I don't think it is sacreligeous at all....I was a bit surprised at the cost of taxidermy for a safari, and I don't have the wall space, either (yet, I must admit that I REALLY wanted that gemsbok and wildebeest head as a reminder of my first trip!)
As long as the meat is used, I have issue with leaving heads/hides back in SA. However, I do believe it you DON'T export the trophies, you will be charged VAT on the trophy rates (which I still think is cheaper....ALOT cheaper...than taxidermy rates).
Maybe Marius can weigh in on that, as I am not certain.....


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