Bottom line:
First, I went on a guided elk hunt. I had a good time and shot a 6X6 elk.
Next, I went to RSA and hunted seven days. I had a good time and shot a greater kudu, a gemsbok, a zebra, two impalas, a warthog, and a wildebeest.
And that cost less, even including the air fare, than the elk hunt.
After that I went to Africa twice more.
'Nuff said.