Some African vocabulary definitions all traveling hunters should know.
“We’ll make a plan” referring to anything you’ve requested that is not specifically written into a contract. Definition, it ain’t going to happen no way no how.
“It’ll be sorted” a problem or an issues that’s need to be resolved.
Definition, there isn’t a snowballs chance in hell its going to get fixed.
“Brilliant”
A term used to describe any object or person that is a broken down useless piece of junk. As in “our rental rifles are brilliant.” “This bakkie (truck) is brilliant.” “This boat motor is brilliant.” “I can’t make the hunt but this other PH is brilliant.” And my personal favorite “that airplane is a bit scuffed but it is brilliant.”
“Chuffed”
I am excited. As in I’m sorry that the hunting was horrible but I’m chuffed that you were stupid enough to book during the off season and spending all that money anyway.
Snapping the fingers while throwing the hand out to the side and down while loudly proclaiming “Du’Wahhh”
It was a solid hit.
Having a long post shot look while and proclaiming “ Biluksum”
It was a not a good hit.
After self spotting the biggest trophy critter you’ve yet to see and pointing it out to the PH. If the PH takes a cursory look and then says “he’s a good bull but we can do better” then later in the day urges you to shoot a smaller bull. You just got introduced to the preferred client program IE you ain’t the preferred client. That guy shows up next week on higher daily fee and is a better tipper.
If you’ve wounded a DG critter and while tracking all of a sudden you notice that all of the other “staff” have suddenly and silently disappeared. Get ready it’s about to go down.
In all seriousness though. Have a great hunt, African hunting is an awesome experience.