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I never really gave Africa much thought until I joined this website and a few others. After reading countless threads and viewing thousands of pictures i'm beginning to think I'm missing out.
I am by no means rich but could put enough cash together for a trip there with my wife. Could a guy do a 10 day safari with 3-5 animals on the list and everything included (airfare,taxidermy, some sight seeing) for less than $15k? Yes you can. RSA and Namibia can make that happen. Budget $10k for the hunt, $2500 for airfare, go easy on the taxidermy and you are good to go.
"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017
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Excellent info so far! Thanks for sharing gents!
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Talk to URsus, Wade is a good dude and will hook you up with a good safari!
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we are going this summer for that budget range, Helluvahunt.com handled it.
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Here is a speadsheet that I worked up for some friends using Cruiser Safaris pricing and my Taxidermist pricing
Airfare $2,000.00
8 Day Safari ( includes 5 animals) $3,950.00
additional day $295
Afton House B& B $100.00 1 night
Tips - PH and camp Staff $1,200.00
Dipping and packing $1,000.00
Air freight ( for trophies ) $900.00 (This was for 10 animals )
Plus back hides
Clear customs ( for trophies) $400.00
Taxidermy
Kudu Shoulder mount $950.00
Blesbok Shoulder mount $695.00
Impala Shoulder mount $695.00
Wildebeast Shoulder mount $695.00
Warthog Shoulder Mount $695.00
Add your wife for about $ 1200.00 and you are under the $15K .
You could trim some costs if you worked on it and rememeber this does not come all at one time , it is spread out over a couple of years due to booking 1 1/2 year before you go.
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Excellent, informative post! AK there's your benchmark right there. I still recommend Zimbabwe though. jorge
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I agree there also jorgeI I have another SA trip and then its on the Zim for Buff thats why I bought a 416 Rem last year !
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I have been on 6 safaris and never had it total $15k. Be smart and do your homework.
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Zim, all in under as the OP spec'd, for $15K? Tell me who to hook up with.
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Taxidermy
Kudu Shoulder mount $950.00
Blesbok Shoulder mount $695.00
Impala Shoulder mount $695.00
Wildebeast Shoulder mount $695.00
Warthog Shoulder Mount $695.00
Add your wife for about $ 1200.00 and you are under the $15K.
A shoulder mount of his wife for $1200? Isn't that illegal or something? 
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Taxidermists are all a bit strange you know. I think its the chemicals 
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Down on the farm, stallions mount mares. It this the same sort of thing????
"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017
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I'm wondering if that's what one would call mixed feelings? Seeing the wife on the wall (smiling, because she always smiles), yet now you have the opportunity of saying something without being interrupted and no matter what I say, she's still smiling at me
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I probably should have added this to my OP so folks would know up front. I am looking at 2013 or possibly 2014 to do this safari. I'm in the middle of a major house renovation and right now that's where my funds are being spent.
Once again, I would like to thank all those that have replied to my thread and sent me pm's with lots of info. You gents are a wealth of info and your assistance is much appreciated.
Hunter
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Hunter: Even if you are looking at 14 it's not uncommon to start planning and booking this early, particularly with a top notch operator. To give you an idea, I hesitated and now I'm on the 2015 waiting list for leopard in the Bubye Conservancy with John Sharp.
A good principle to guide me through life: “This is all I have come to expect, standard lackluster performance. Trust nothing, believe no one and realize it will only get worse…”
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Leopard, now that sounds like fun. I've read a good number of stories on AR about leopard hunting, i'm sure you will be stoked when your time comes to go after Mr Spots.
Once my remodel is finished I will be able to devote some more of my free time into researching the info that I will need to make this happen. Until then, i'll be watching this site and AR for more stories and info.
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It pays to do your "homework" when considering and planning a leopard hunt. The best "cat men" are booked solid at least a couple years in advance.
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If you were to consider Cruiser Safaris , you will have to book on March 1st or after of 2013 to go in 14 . They will not begin booking until afternoon on March 1st for the folowing year. I will be one that is on the phone until I get to book my dates for '14 . I have put it off 2 years and will not wait another
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Hunter: Even if you are looking at 14 it's not uncommon to start planning and booking this early, particularly with a top notch operator. To give you an idea, I hesitated and now I'm on the 2015 waiting list for leopard in the Bubye Conservancy with John Sharp. Tell us more!
"The Democrat Party looks like Titanic survivors. Partying and celebrating one moment, and huddled in lifeboats freezing the next". Hatari 2017
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AK,
As others have mentioned with proper planning you can do a hunt in South Africa or Namibia for under 15 K. I would like to emphasize that even with proper planning you should have extra funds available if something bad should happen or if you decide to take extra animals.
I would also suggest that if you are going to take your wife make sure that she is comfortable and happy. You only get one shot at your first trip to Africa so make it count. If you prepare properly your wife will have the time of her life and will support you in going again.
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