Originally Posted by
NEHunter13
Alaska if in shape, Africa if not. A lot of Africa is sitting and waiting (not to say you can't get out and walk) I prefer Alaska due to the nature of having no idea what will happen next. Just harvesting any animal is a challenge in those environments, much less to get a trophy size animal on top of it.
Both places are worth the trip, even if you don't harvest anything.
Africa gives you the best chance of harvesting most species, as long as you have deep pockets.
I believe that there is some truth to this point of view in some areas of Africa (i.e. smaller South Africa farms), but the continent of Africa is a very large place and offers many different types of experiences. Not all hunts are done by riding in the back of a truck and shooting over the rails. That style is not my cup of tea, but some of it obviously is that way and some guys like it. Some of it is very physical and exciting.
Listening to a truly wild lion roar at night is a special experience.
It can be quite cold (skim ice on the water puddles) in the morning in some places in June, July and August in the Southern countries such as Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe. I hear it is cold also in South Africa, but I will not hunt in that country.
After spending too much quality time in hot humid places while in the Army I also avoid the truly sweaty parts of Africa.
Both some parts of Alaska or some parts of Africa are winners, but you probably need "deep pockets" in both.