The Hunting Consortium |Botswana | African Hunting Safaris

CAMEROON

Cameroon is one of the most beautiful African countries. Owing to the diversity of its climate and topography, ranging from the southern equatorial rainforest to the vast Northern desert, it is a miniature reproduction of the entire African continent. This country stretches from the shore of the Atlantic Ocean, up to Chad in the North and the Central African Republic on the East. About half the size of France, or the same size as the State of Oklahoma, Cameroon encompasses two distinct ecosystems - the tropical rain forest in the South of the country and the savannah in the center. Therefore, two types of safaris can be had there. We are pleased to represent three of the leading safari companies operating in Cameroon, offering both forest (jungle) hunts and savannah hunts.

FOREST HUNT:

The tropical African rain forest is truly a wonder to behold. Primitive forest roads allow one to travel far into this once impenetrable rainforest. Bongo is the primary quarry, but many other forest species may be hunted. Clients are guided by experienced professional hunters who are assisted by pygmy trackers. The camps are well-equipped and maintained. Today these camps are fixed structures of mortar and stone with beds, mosquito nets, fluorescent lights, night tables, wash basins, etc. One operator even provides air conditioning! In the best French tradition, well-trained cooks provide excellent meals. Jungle hunts are done from May through June, as the rainy season begins.

SAVANNAH HUNT:

In the northeastern part of the country, stretching for thousands of square miles, is the hilly savannah woodland. Safaris here are much the same as in other central and east Africa. The primary species is the giant (or Lord Derby) eland. Professional hunters are very experienced. Deluxe, full service camps are provided by all leading operators. Savannah hunts are conducted from January through March.

Species List, Forest:

Forest Elephant

Bongo

Forest sitatunga

Dwarf forest buffalo

Forest elephant

Giant forest hog

Red river hog

Yellow-backed duiker

Bates antelope

Blue duiker

White-bellied duiker

Black-fronted duiker

Peters duiker

Bay duiker

Species List, Savannah:

Giant eland

Western roan

Northwestern savannah buffalo

Western hartebeest

Sing Sing waterbuck

Nigerian Bohor Reedbuck

Harnessed bushbuck

Central African kob

Oribi

Western bush duiker

Red-flanked duiker

Warthog

With so many hunts out there in the world, you can’t know them all, but Bob Kern does. I have hunted and fished on 6 continents over the past 20 years through the Hunting Consortium and have enjoyed every trip. He has never sent me to a bad one. I can’t say the same for the trips that I have arranged myself. I run a large company, with little time for the details that Bob’s experienced staff handles smoothly and completely. I go about my busy schedule until it’s time to get on the airplane and then do so confident that the upcoming adventure is planned with military precision and a thorough knowledge of the game and hunting area. The more experienced I become at worldwide hunting, the more certain I am to book every hunt through Bob.

Paul Dickson