Home Forums Hunting & Shooting Africa Typical plains game safari cost?

JJhack, thanks for the reply.

the right deformity is very neat so I can see the value in those

this topic has me thinking more about Africa since I don't need a 38" horn hanging on my wall (if the wife lets me hang anything) and a 25" would be pretty darn awesome in my opinion.

So very good information for me to look into. thanks

Tim,
I just back from a hunt Jim put together for me. It was my first trip to SA and we had a great time (both me and my wife). I could highly recommend him. My trip report is posted here.

I'd suggest a 10 day hunt if you can. It costs a lot of money to fly to SA. 3 extra days to do game drives, sight see, etc is well worth the extra money.

My climb of Kilimanjaro and the tourist circle through Tanzania cost 10K. I see going back to hunt as one of the world's greatest bargains.

I recently got back from South Africa on a 10 day hunt. I will give you a break down of my costs so far.....so far because the cost just never end

Travel $3000
Package Hunt $9000
Extras I killed $3000
Tip $1300
Incidentals ~$1000
Dipping/crating $2200
Still have:
Airfare for skulls/skins ?$1200
Taxidermy fees ?$9000

Pretty crazy but about $30k is where it's going.

If you want a wilderness experience, you might want to consider hunting with Brent Hein in Zimbabwe. His primary hunting area is the old Lemco Ranch, now known as the Bubye Valley Conservancy.

http://www.brentheinsafaris.com/

I know Brent personally though I haven't hunted with him. I do know many that have and rave about him. He's a good man and will give you a grand hunt. You will see Elephant, Cape Buffalo and probably Lion and Leopard. That would add to your experience.

If you contact Brent, tell him Paul in Texas told you about him.

Taxidermy really, really, really adds to the costs.