Cabela's African Safari Gameplay Hints (PS2)

In Cabela's African Safari, players choose from seven, 10 or 14 day safaris including open safari, game tracking, baiting and herd hunting missions. The game features over 30 exotic species of animals including sable, kudu, gemsbok, eland, waterbuck, impala and much more, as well as all new African waterfowl and upland bird hunting. Cabela's African Safari also features an unlockable Big Five Trophy level where gamers can experience the world's most dangerous animals at their fiercest.

Hunters will also have access to an arsenal of authentic firearms including big caliber weapons they will need to bring down charging rhinos and thundering elephants. In addition, all-new shooting controls and features including Adrenaline Mode, Hunter Sense and Shot Cam, allow gamers to hone in on their prey with more accuracy and ease.

Gameplay Hints

Weapons
Accumulate the indicated number of Hunters Points in African Safari mode to unlock the corresponding weapon.

44 custom handgun - 5,000 points

12 gauge custom shotgun - 12,000 points

410 over under custom shotgun - 15,000 points

300 custom rifle - 19,000 points

505 custom rifle - 25,000 points

243 custom rifle - 2,000 points

416 custom rifle - 40,000 points

Animal awareness:
When hunting, animals appear as dots (red, yellow, or green). Around the dot will be a white circle. This circle is the animal's awareness. To make the circle smaller you must crouch and while crouching move forward slowly. Stop regularly to let the circle go down faster. If you make any sudden movements, walk in water or other noisy terrain, or stand up, the awareness circle will rapidly grow larger. It is important to watch the awareness circle because the animal you are hunting may run away if it's a zebra, kudu, etc; or it may run toward you and attack if it is a cheetah, rhino, wild dog, etc.

Animal dots:
To determine if a dot is the animal you are hunting or a dangerous predator you need to know what the colors mean. A green dot signifies the animal(s) you are currently hunting. A yellow dot signifies that the animal is harmless but not you current target/game. A red dot signifies that the animal is dangerous and will come toward you and attack if you step inside their awareness circle.

Here's some gameplay footage (PC version):