We offer Affordable All-Inclusive South African Hunting Safari Packages that include 7 trophy animals and 8 hunting days.
How much does an African Safari Hunt cost?
Four components determine the total price of an African hunting trip.
1. Travel costs to Africa are between $1500 and $2500.
2. An All-Inclusive African Hunting Package of between $4000 -$15000.
3. The taxidermy cost of your antelope is between $2500 – $6500.
4. Freight and customs duties for taxidermy shipment of around $3000 – $4000
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African Hunting Safaris
We offer a comprehensive selection of Plains Game Packages for all budgets, catering to both first-time and repeat African hunters in South Africa.
South Africa is known for its diverse habitats and affordability for plains game hunting, making it a top destination for hunters worldwide.
Our all-inclusive African hunting packages are clear and transparent, with no hidden costs. These packages are ideal for trophy hunters seeking quality specimens.
We offer our plains game hunting in a new high-end lodge with stunning views. Hunters stay in individual rooms with ensuite bathrooms that are well-furnished and kept in pristine condition.
Hunters are welcome to request a customized trophy Africa Hunting Package.
We provide detailed taxidermy pricing and ensure there are no surprises at the end of your safari.
All our packages offer 7 trophies over 8 full hunting days. Each Package is named after the two signature animals.
Our hunting packages have no hidden costs, and the price you see is the price you will pay at the end of your hunt.
A summary of our Africa hunt packages is in the tables below.
Most of our animals are indigenous and occur in significant numbers. We offer a genuine free-range Cape Kudu trophy-hunting experience.
We do not hunt behind high fences and offer 100% fair-chase African hunting safari adventures. A licensed Professional Hunter must guide all hunts in South Africa.
African hunting safaris in South Africa’s malaria-free landscapes deliver world-class trophy quality and unforgettable adventure.
With plains game hunting and buffalo hunting led by Nick Bowker, hunters experience the best of Africa’s classic game.
For those seeking the ultimate adrenaline rush, dangerous game hunting safaris, such as hippo and crocodile, are conducted by Meyrick Bowker.
Meyrick also offers bow-hunting and bird-hunting safaris.
Both Nick and Meyrick have dangerous game licenses.
Summary of African Hunt Packages
Our African Hunting Packages offer an unforgettable safari experience, featuring a diverse array of African plains game species across the varied habitats of the bush veld and open plains.
All packages 8 Days of Hunting and 7 Trophies
Our fully inclusive trophy packages offer an outstanding game hunting safari and great value for money.
Our packages include all costs related to your hunt, such as lodging, meals, permits, transportation, and trophy fees, ensuring convenience and transparency with no hidden fees.
Prices Valid for 2026 Hunting Trips
You can select an African hunting package tailored to your needs. Plains game hunting prices are significantly lower than in the United States.
Hunters can also customize their packages by adding additional animals to their hunts at the normal trophy fees.
- $4000 Gemsbok & Wildebeest Package
- $4500 Kudu & Wildebeest Package
- $5000 Kudu & Gemsbok Package
- $8500 Kudu & Nyala Package
- $9000 Kudu, Nyala & Gemsbok Package
- $9500 Sable & Nyala Package
- $11000 Kudu & Waterbuck Big Game Package
- $12000 Sable Big Game Package
- $13,000 Red Lechwe Big Game Package
Selecting Your Africa Hunt Package
- Hunters select a package of Trophy animals at a fixed price, which includes the day fee.
- Also included are the costs of accommodation, meals, and daily laundry.
- There are no hidden costs; the headline price is what you pay, excluding travel and taxidermy costs.
- We offer packages for trophy animals that occur in significant numbers in our hunt area, ensuring a 100% success rate.
- We offer 7 trophies in all our African hunt packages, spanning 8 days of hunting, as standard in our South African hunt packages.
- The hunter can always add additional trophies when the opportunity presents itself.
- Additional Trophies beyond the package are priced according to our standard price list. Our complete trophy price list is available below.
- Nick Bowker hunting observer fees (non-hunter) are charged at a daily rate of $150.
- Plains Game hunting packages are always the most cost-effective for the first-time African hunter.
- Our Africa hunting packages and daily rate hunts do not include airfare, hotel stopovers, and taxidermy costs. Prices are in USD.
Our Discount South African Hunting Packages – 2026
Our client Kudu & Black Wildebeest South African Hunting Safari Style Package
Our client Kudu & Nyala Game Hunting Safari Package
African Big Game Safari hunting packages – 2026
Why Book Your Hunt With Us
Great Deals
- Two Hunters Deal
When you book as two hunters, each hunter pays $4,000 / $4,500, or $5,000 (Depending on the deal) and receives the same complete package of 7 trophy animals listed. - Both hunters hunt together, share the safari vehicle, and the professional hunter’s guiding services. Each hunter harvests their own seven trophies — this is not a shared bag.
- The two-hunter deal only applies to 3 packages
What Makes Our Hunt Deals Different
- Fixed, All-Inclusive Pricing – No Surprises
One clear price covers everything from start to finish—no hidden fees or unexpected add-ons. - No Deposit Required
Book with confidence. You only pay at the end of your hunt. - See Exactly What to Expect
Watch dozens of recent full-length hunts on YouTube—real clients, real experiences, real results. - Independent Reviews You Can Trust
Verified feedback from hunters on multiple international hunting platforms. - Transparent Taxidermy and Shipping
Fixed taxidermy prices and a fully transparent shipping process from start to finish.
What is included in our African Hunt Packages?
- Nick or Meyrick Bowker, your Licensed Outfitter at all times
- Includes daily rates and trophy fee (Trophies included)
- Eight full days hunting & 9 nights in a 4-star lodge
- A Licensed Hunting Guide (Nick Bowker, Benjamin Pringle, or Ryan Williamson)
- Skinners, trackers, and dogs for the retrieval of wounded animals
- Transport for pick-up and drop-off at Port Elizabeth airport
- 4×4 hunting vehicles and fuel for the duration of the safari
- Use of high-end rifles, scopes, and ammunition (Swarovski glass)
- Accommodation, meals, drinks, and daily laundry
- Field preparation of trophies and delivery to the taxidermist
- All taxes, hunting permits, and hunting licenses.
- Observer rates are $150 per day.
What is not included
- Packages and day-rate hunts do not include airfare,
- Required hotel stopovers,
- Taxidermy costs.
All prices are quoted in U.S. dollars.
Please note, our policy is that any animal wounded but not recovered (animal wounded) will be charged for, and every effort is made to recover all wounded animals.
Custom Safari Packages
Create your own safari by selecting trophies from our price list.
A minimum of seven trophies and a $6,000 total spend apply.
The combined trophy value becomes your custom all-inclusive package, covering all guiding, lodging, meals, and transport.
All selections are subject to outfitter approval for availability and sustainability.
Day-Rate and À La Carte Hunting
As an alternative to our all-inclusive safari packages, we offer day-rate hunting with individual trophy fees. This à la carte option gives hunters complete flexibility to pursue the species they choose, as and when they wish.
All hunts are conducted over eight days, allowing ample time for a rewarding and unhurried experience in the field.
- Our daily rates are $350, excluding arrival and departure days.
- Observer rates are $150 per day, excluding arrival and departure days.
- We are primarily a rifle-hunting outfitter, but we can offer limited bow hunting in conjunction with your rifle hunt.
- Our African hunting prices are shown in the tables below.
Price list for Trophies (Trophy Fees)
Price list for Trophies (Trophy Fees)
Hopewell Hunt Lodge
Our African hunting safari is suitable for hunters of all experience levels and ages. We welcome father-son or father-daughter hunts, as well as extended-family hunts where the entire lodge can be booked.
Your Camp for Hunting Trips is Hopewell Lodge. All safaris are conducted from Hopewell, the base camp. We take day trips to the mountains visible in the background.
The following species can be added to any of our Africa packages.
The Springbok Slam
The Springbok Slam is also an excellent addition to any African hunts package. It consists of four-color phases of springbok and can be added for $3000.
Frequently Asked Questions About African Hunting
Does a Licensed Professional Guide Hunts in South Africa?
By law, all hunting must be guided by a Professional Hunter, who is a qualified hunting guide.
How do you become an Outfitter in South Africa?
All South African hunting Outfitters are required to be licensed with the Professional Hunters Association of South Africa.
How much does it cost to Trophy Hunt in South Africa or Namibia?
A trophy hunt in South Africa or Namibia for a package of 5-7 trophies can cost as little as $ 5,000. This excludes travel and taxidermy costs.
Can I change my mind about hunting animals?
You only pay for the animals you harvest (or wound) at the end of the day. We can tailor packages to your preferences or build custom hunting packages.
What is the Success Rate of getting all of the animals I’m after in the Package?
It has happened, though very rarely, that a hunting client did not get all the animals in their Package. You get a credit of 75 percent of the list price of the trophy you do not shoot.
What animals can you hunt in Africa on a budget?
Inexpensive plains game animals include Gemsbok, Black Wildebeest, Impala, Springbok, Warthog, and Mountain Reedbuck.
Cull Hunting Packages in South Africa – 2026
What is Cull Hunting?
Cull hunting packages are needed for the management of certain animals. This need stems from the animals’ lack of natural predators.
Management hunting is ideal for long-range enthusiasts and is certainly not limited to long-range hunting. Hunting is for mature males and older females and not for substandard or young animals.
Management hunts are no different from a trophy hunts, except you target other animals in the herd.
Cull Hunting prices?
In addition to our 20 and 30-animal packages below, non-trophy animals can be added to any trophy package.
$250 for males and $100 for females for the following species:
Non-trophy Kudu
- Bull $700
- Cow $350
20 Animal African Hunting Cull Package – 5 Species
Package Highlights:
- 8 days of hunting in South Africa’s renowned Eastern Cape Province
- 20 animals across 5 species for maximum value and excitement
- Guided by highly experienced professional hunters
- Hunts in carefully managed areas for sustainable populations and top-class opportunities
- All-inclusive safari: lodge accommodation, meals, field preparation, and whole camp staff support
- Ideal for both seasoned hunters and newcomers seeking the ultimate African hunting adventure
Taxidermy Alternatives and Cost – 2026
An alternative is to dip and pack your trophies, then have your taxidermist perform the taxidermy. Dip and pack is a chemical treatment of your trophies and a legal requirement for entrance into the United States.
Alternative two is to have the taxidermy work done in South Africa and then ship the final product.
For both alternatives, you need to decide which Trophies you will be doing a shoulder mount for and which trophies you will be doing a European skull mount for. Most hunters only decide that after completing their hunt.
The images below set out your taxidermy costs for the Kudu, Nyala, and Gemsbok package.
The cost will depend on how much of your taxidermy is shoulder-mounted versus skull-mounted.
All South African taxidermists incur a 10% fee for export documentation, packing, crating, and admin.
The only variable we do not control is the shipping costs (which include taxes), which are a function of exchange rates, oil prices, and other expenses.
We take care of all the field preparation of trophies and delivery to the taxidermy, all of which are included in your Package. Our skinners have a lifetime of experience in field trophy preparation.
We ensure that your taxidermy is of high quality, follow up on delivery, and ensure that your trophies are delivered safely and sound.
Cost of Taxidermy for the Kudu, Nyala, and Gemsbok Package
See the up-to-date price list below
African Hunting Safari Packages – Summary Taxidermy Price-list 2026
TT — Timoland Taxidermy
Timoland Taxidermy (TT), founded by Tim Olwage in the Eastern Cape, is a boutique taxidermy studio dedicated to high-quality, realistic trophy mounts. TT prides itself on transparent processes, artistic precision, and personalized client collaboration — ensuring every mount reflects the true spirit of the hunt and preserves memories for a lifetime.