I booked two trips to Cameroon. Lord Derby Eland and Harnessed Bush buck in 2016. Bongo and Sitatunga in 2017.

I was originally thinking of bringing a SxS 9.3x74r but the rainforest does not look like a friendly place for nice walnut stocks. Kind of toying with a 400 Whelen on a stainless steel M70 with a laminate stock, maybe a short 20 inch barrel. XS gosht rings sights and a scout mounted qr 1-4x Leupold?

I have no experience in the rain forests and Cameroon is going to beat me hard. Any thoughts on the perfect Bongo rifle?