You're right that I was sort of thinking of the olden days where you could buy a license and go hunting in the wilderness. I know this practice continued up until the war started in Mozambique but wasn't sure what happened after that. Also didn't know what the status was in other countries.
As far as the public land I knew it differed in Africa but I wasn't sure to what level. For instance I wasn't sure if you could buy a license in Tanzania and go hunting in an area such as the Selous, or if hunting was only available there to outfitters holding concessions. Same with large blocks around Chobe and the Delta in Botswana.

I just think it's an interesting topic that never gets discussed. Glad I'm not the only one who has wondered about it.

Josh