THE CARAVAN OR "SAFARI" 



pitch the owner's tent, as well as to watch at night in turns 

 around the camp fire, and they are, therefore, really indis- 

 pensable for his comfort and safety in the jungle. 



Adding all these expenses up, and allowing for '' addi- 

 tional extras," such as railway trips, and the hunter's own 

 food supply, a four months' safari, during which time the 

 sportsman, with ordinary luck, will be able to secure most 

 of the big game of East Africa, will cost approximately : 



40 men's regulation outfit once for all, $60.00 



5 men's khaki suits " " " 15.00 



40 men's wages and food " " " 960.00 



A good riding horse " " " 200.00 



Possible extras " " " 215.00 



Total expense for four months $1,450.00 



Possible return from sale of horse 150.00 



Total expense $1,300.00 



The price of the hunting license must be added to this 

 expense, and from the beginning of 19 10 this will cost the 

 sportsman $250, giving him, as we have already seen, a 

 certain amount of different kinds of animals, with the ex- 

 ception of elephants. If he wants to kill one elephant he 

 has to pay an additional $50, and if he desires a license to 

 shoot a second elephant he has to pay a further additional 

 fee of $100, so that the total price of the general license, 

 including the right of killing or capturing two elephants, 

 amounts to $400. 



Therefore, if the safari is carefully looked after, a four 

 months' trip, including the above-mentioned licenses and 

 all expenses, would not need to cost more than about 

 $1,700, and may be run for even much less than that. 



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