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African Safari Hunt
Posted on 5/13/12 at 8:32 pm
Posted on 5/13/12 at 8:32 pm
I've got this on my bucket list but would really like to go within the next 2 or 3 years. Who all has been and what did you kill? What is an average price for a bow hunt including airfare and taxidermy. I know it will vary just trying to get a good average. Thanks
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Posted on 5/13/12 at 8:34 pm to BIGTIMETIGER
10 animals all plains game 10 day with everything will run you over 20k to do it right...
Posted on 5/13/12 at 8:35 pm to BIGTIMETIGER
I think king ranch was supposed to go on one.
Stuff like this makes me not want to do it
Stuff like this makes me not want to do it
Posted on 5/13/12 at 8:37 pm to DownshiftAndFloorIt
We were supposed to go together but put it off. Anyway that's the best figure I can give you with all the ones we had looked at. Depending on what you shoot it could vary 3-5k either way.
Posted on 5/13/12 at 8:39 pm to BIGTIMETIGER
I think cabela's lists several hunts with several outfitters on their website. Could give you a ballpark idea of what you will pay for what.
Posted on 5/13/12 at 9:25 pm to BIGTIMETIGER
It really depends on what you want to hunt? It can be an expensive as you want, but bare bones for about a week with taxidermy, trophy fees and airfare you're looking at 6-8k
Posted on 5/13/12 at 9:59 pm to KingRanch
This is from the cruiser safaris website. Very informative website and I have friends who hunted there and said it was great.
10 DAY
"MILLENNIUM"
PACKAGE
$5,100.00 US
($5,000.00 2X1)
10 DAY - 1X1 - 6 TROPHY ANIMALS
Safari Hunting Package Includes the following:
1 - Southern Greater Kudu
1 - Gemsbok*
1 - Impala
1 - Blue Wildebeest**
1 - Warthog
1 - Steenbok or Grey Duiker***
* You can substitute a Zebra for the Gemsbok for only an additional $100.00.
Airfare to johannesburg will cost 1500.00-2500.00 and taxidermy and shipping can cost as much as the trip depending on what you want and shipping costs.
LINK
10 DAY
"MILLENNIUM"
PACKAGE
$5,100.00 US
($5,000.00 2X1)
10 DAY - 1X1 - 6 TROPHY ANIMALS
Safari Hunting Package Includes the following:
1 - Southern Greater Kudu
1 - Gemsbok*
1 - Impala
1 - Blue Wildebeest**
1 - Warthog
1 - Steenbok or Grey Duiker***
* You can substitute a Zebra for the Gemsbok for only an additional $100.00.
Airfare to johannesburg will cost 1500.00-2500.00 and taxidermy and shipping can cost as much as the trip depending on what you want and shipping costs.
LINK
Posted on 5/13/12 at 11:15 pm to BIGTIMETIGER
I went in 2005 to South Africa and shot six animals. Impala, gemsbok, blessbok, zebra, kudu, and a springbok. I stayed for two weeks. We also went bird hunting and yellowfin tuna fishing on the Indian Ocean.
Posted on 5/13/12 at 11:20 pm to BobMayonnaise
.....how much?????????
Posted on 5/13/12 at 11:31 pm to TigerTatorTots
In the end, after shipping everything back to the States and mounts...right at $20,000.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 8:56 am to BIGTIMETIGER
I booked a trip to Mozambique/Botswana a few years ago and ultimately cancelled due to local political unrest. It wasnt a good time to be a white boy in the area.
I know several guys who have gone. The one resounding notion I get from everyone is that the cost of the hunt is always much higher than advertised. Bribes are essential to get things done, especially when transporting valuable items such as firearms and trophies.
The other not so hidden cost is taxidermy. Dip, pack and crate can be prohibitively expensive so do your homework. Most hunters I know say the taxidermists in SA suck, so its probably best to have the hides shipped back and mounted locally.
My friends hunt with Rann Safari's last year was packaged at $30K for a buffalo hunt, out the door pricing with taxidermy was closer to $55-65K. He had a great time and tagged two huge bulls, but he said the sticker shock was unbelievable.
I know several guys who have gone. The one resounding notion I get from everyone is that the cost of the hunt is always much higher than advertised. Bribes are essential to get things done, especially when transporting valuable items such as firearms and trophies.
The other not so hidden cost is taxidermy. Dip, pack and crate can be prohibitively expensive so do your homework. Most hunters I know say the taxidermists in SA suck, so its probably best to have the hides shipped back and mounted locally.
My friends hunt with Rann Safari's last year was packaged at $30K for a buffalo hunt, out the door pricing with taxidermy was closer to $55-65K. He had a great time and tagged two huge bulls, but he said the sticker shock was unbelievable.
This post was edited on 5/14/12 at 9:00 am
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:08 am to wiltznucs
I'm sorry but why would anyone want to kill a Zebra? That's like shooting a horse? I just don't get it. Or an elephant, or giraffe, etc. which you see pics of all the time from Safari hunts.
I'm a firm believer in eating what you kill. Are they a nusance over there? Do the locals eat the meat?
I guess you could say the same about deer here, but at least everyone eats their deer meat.
I'm a firm believer in eating what you kill. Are they a nusance over there? Do the locals eat the meat?
I guess you could say the same about deer here, but at least everyone eats their deer meat.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:18 am to TopWaterTiger
quote:
I'm sorry but why would anyone want to kill a Zebra? That's like shooting a horse? I just don't get it. Or an elephant, or giraffe, etc. which you see pics of all the time from Safari hunts.
Ignorance at its finest.
This post was edited on 5/14/12 at 9:19 am
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:19 am to TopWaterTiger
quote:
I'm a firm believer in eating what you kill.
Generally, I am too, but... the reality is, anything you shoot and leave on the ground... something's going to eat it, and right quick too.
You wouldn't eat a lion would you?
You can hunt for sport or trophies or meat. I don't know that a zebra really fits into any of those categories, but I don't think the carcass is going to be "wasted" per se.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:23 am to BarDTiger81
Be sure to shoot a baboon. They make great mounts. The big males have some huge teeth. They are a nuisance over there and your guide will be happy for you to shoot them.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:38 am to BIGTIMETIGER
kill me an elephant while you are there
Posted on 5/14/12 at 9:39 am to Flair Chops
A GDBM
Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:26 am to nogoodjr
This looks awesome, but that price seems suspiciously low. I want to do something like this, but I hope to do it at a time when I could go without having to worry about nickel and diming my way through it.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:30 am to BarDTiger81
quote:
Ignorance at its finest.
I don't see the enthusiasm and need for shooting a zebra either so i'll hear what you have to say about it. Go.
Posted on 5/14/12 at 10:31 am to TopWaterTiger
quote:
I'm sorry but why would anyone want to kill a Zebra? That's like shooting a horse? I just don't get it. Or an elephant, or giraffe, etc. which you see pics of all the time from Safari hunts.
I'm a firm believer in eating what you kill. Are they a nusance over there? Do the locals eat the meat?
I guess you could say the same about deer here, but at least everyone eats their deer meat.
It's my understanding that the meat is almost always given to the local tribes. This may not always be the case.
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