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A Kimber in South Africa

Armed with Kimber rifles, American Hunter Editor-in-Chief Scott Olmsted and his girlfriend journeyed to South Africa for a Plains-game hunt of a lifetime, taking Impala, Kudu, Cape Eland and more. The pair also captured images of the unique flora and fauna scattered across the South African countryside, which they share in this photo gallery.

Hemingway's Green Hills of Africa Reissued

Hunters with an African safari on the mind—or those simply looking for a good read, from one of history's finest authors—will be pleased to learn that Ernest Hemingway's "Green Hills of Africa" was reissued today by Scribner Publishing. "Green Hills of Africa: The Hemingway Library Edition" features the author's original memoir of his 1933 safari across the Serengeti, as well as further content that wasn't available in the original print run.

Demons of the Dark Continent

Obvious dangerous animals aside, Africa has a whole lineup of creatures, from microscopic to those measured in meters, that will cause you harm or kill you in a quarter-hour. Let’s take a look at some of them.

How To Plan A First Hunt in Africa

Sometimes, dreams aren't enough. Here's how you can plan that first trip to the Dark Continent.

5 Reasons Why Hunting Africa is Better Than Alaska

If you compare them head-to-head, Africa offers more of everything a hunter wants. Let’s pit the Great White North against the Dark Continent point-by-point.

Hunting is Saving Africa’s Wildlife

The bottom line is that African wildlife must pay its way in the modern world, and hunters provide that vital revenue.

Stranded in the Okavango Swamps

Roaring lions, monster crocs, blood-sucking leeches and some bush-league solutions to get out of a jam are all part of being stuck in Africa.

Advice From Professional Hunters

An African safari can be one of the highlights of any hunter’s career. So you'll want to take strides to make sure you don't screw it up. Here's what a few Professional Hunters have to say about preparing for the Dark Continent.

Africa: Dreams Are Not Enough

Stories from Africa had inspired the author for too long. Finally, after raising a family and toiling in a dual career, it came time to replace a dream with reality.

The Namibian Non-Typical

Iconic species oceans apart share interesting similarities.

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