Africa

[mudnut1970]

I’m going to Africa for a ten day hunt at the end of May. I know some of y’all have been just wondering what boots are the best for out there. I heard everything will stick you out there. I don’t want to wear muck boots there or take my snake proof chaps.

[duce44]

You can wear flip flops. You will ride in a toyota until you see your game. Get out and shoot. Don't over think it.

[mudnut1970]

It’s not going to be that easy.

[bitesize]

I’m in early stages of planning a trip- good luck and share the story when you get back

[mudnut1970]

A Cape buffalo will make you think twice about flip flops. The hippo are pretty mean also.

[duce44]

Enjoy the hunt. I only hunted plains game. Either way it's a hunt of a lifetime. Which outfitter are you going with? Long flight.

[baydog]

I got a pair of Russell PH boots with crepe soles when I went in 09. They were great. Still dove hunt in them

[mudnut1970]

We are going with Infiniti Safaris. There are four of us going hunting. I haven’t decided yet on what package I’m going to hunt. I probably stay with the plain animals. I know of one of my buddies is going after the Cape buffalo.

[Tha Dick]

That's probably going to be my next big trip and I need to start researching. Please share your experience.

[huntinghagen#12]

Regular boots are fine.

I wore my Shnee’s last trip, they worked great but were overkill. I wore Blundstones a couple times, they worked fine. First trip I went there years ago I wore basic Merrel boots.

As long as they’re comfortable, you’ll be fine for a basic plains game hunt.

[lil 2 sleepy]

Courteneys are the standard. On my trips I’ve taken walking boots and hiking boots and used both. Typically anything you’re comfortable with will work.

[Black Bart]

No input regarding the boots, but I'd recommend PM'ing Rubberhead for additional information.

[2thDoc]

just dont hike in your walking boots.
or walk in your hiking boots.

and yes, rh will have a spreadsheet for boot choices based on barometric pressure and other factors.

[Carolina Counsel]

Courteneys are the standard. On my trips I’ve taken walking boots and hiking boots and used both. Typically anything you’re comfortable with will work.

These are what I wore on my buffalo hunt. Wore regular hiking boots on my first trip to Botswana, which was all spot and stalk with a bow. I walked 10 plus miles per day most days of both of my 10-day hunts.

[holdin down the fort]

You do not want to take muck boots, that is for sure. Like others have said you will walk several miles per day, if you want to. A good pair of hiking boots with a high cut to protect your ankles. Danners will work great.