At Nick Bowker and Meyrick Bowker Safaris, we partner with two trusted taxidermy specialists: African Wildlife Artistry and Timoland Taxidermy.
These leading South African taxidermists ensure exceptional quality and craftsmanship for all your trophies, offering competitive, transparent pricing tailored to your hunting safari needs.
Whether you are pursuing trophy hunting, dangerous game, or plains game in South Africa, our recommended taxidermists provide professional taxidermy services designed to preserve your memories for a lifetime.
From preparation to mounting and shipping, we have all your African taxidermy needs covered with care and precision.
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South African Taxidermy Prices for 2025
The process – Nick Bowker & Bowker Safaris
You have two options for handling your trophies:
Option 1: Dip and pack your trophies in South Africa, then have your own taxidermist complete the work at home. Dip and pack is a required chemical treatment for trophies entering the United States.
Option 2: Have the full taxidermy completed in South Africa and ship the finished mounts to your home.
For either option, you will need to decide which trophies you want as shoulder or pedestal mounts, which you prefer as European skull mounts, and whether you want any back skins or flat skins. Most hunters make these decisions at the end of their hunt.
We handle all field preparation and deliver your trophies to the taxidermist. This service is included in your package. Our skinners have extensive experience, and Timoland Taxidermy or African Wildlife Artistry collects the trophies after each hunt.
Timoland Taxidermy and African Wildlife Artistry ensure your mounts are completed to a high standard, monitor the progress, and confirm that your trophies are delivered safely.
The process – African Wildlife Artistry & Timoland Taxidermy
Our taxidermists work on an eight- to twelve-month timeline from the date of deposit and will update you throughout the process.
Please let us know how you want your trophies mounted, including whether the animal should face left, right, or straight ahead.
Also specify the type of pedestal you want (rustic or teak) and note any height limits for floor pedestals.
Our taxidermists use trusted shipping agents. Once your trophies are ready and delivered to the agent, the agent will email you the airfreight cost.
You can pay them directly, and they will arrange the shipment.
Please also email us the details of the clearing agent you will use in your country.
If you do not have one, we can send you recommended options for your clearing agent.
Confirm with your clearing agent whether import permits are required, especially for CITES-listed species.
About Timoland Taxidermy
Timoland Taxidermy, founded and led by Tim Olwage, is a distinguished South African taxidermy studio based in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape. With roots in Zimbabwe and over two decades of hands-on experience, this venture is built on a deep passion for wildlife preservation and storytelling through craftsmanship.
- Deep Passion & Authentic Background
Tim’s early life on farms in Zimbabwe, involved in hunting, fishing, and even collecting wildlife specimens, shaped his lifelong appreciation for nature. This rich background led him to pursue taxidermy professionally in South Africa and culminated in establishing Timoland Taxidermy in 2023 under the motto “Treasuring Your Memories.” - High Standards & Artistic Integrity
Timoland is committed to meticulous craftsmanship, clear and honest client communication, and ensuring the final mounts truly reflect the hunter’s memories and the animal’s essence. Clients are actively involved in the creative process—from choosing poses and habitat details to finishes. - Transparent & Client-Centric Service
The studio prides itself on professionalism, transparency, and collaboratively bringing your trophies to life—turning them into timeless, lifelike displays.
About African Wildlife Artistry
African Wildlife Artistry is located in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa, only 180 km from Port Elizabeth in Somerset East.
The Taxidermy is operated under the family guidance of Rudolph and Caroline Ferreira. Rudolph was qualified in Helena, Montana, USA.
Being an avid outdoorsman & artist for so many years, Rudolph has found great pleasure in creating pieces that reflect the true beauty of African game. African Wildlife Artistry offers an exclusive, high-quality & comprehensive service to both local & international clients.
Our South African taxidermy services include the mounting, dip & packing, and tanning flat skins of all animals, birds & reptiles to the client’s specifications. With the backing of supported staff members & using only the latest products & methods, African Wildlife Artistry has established a name for artistic innovation, quality & personal attention to detail to create life-like trophies.
Safari trophies, dip & packing are collected & delivered to our clients with all the necessary documentation taken care of.
The National Department of Agriculture approves our premises & all items are checked & tagged before entering into our preparation process. To ensure shipping cost is kept to a minimum, our crates are custom-built for each client on the premises.
Our objective is perfection & we hope to leave our clients with the best memories of their hunting experience in the reproduction & lifelikeness of their prized trophies.
African Wildlife Artistry is a leading South African taxidermist with a worldwide client base. Our African taxidermist price list is competitive and transparent.
Taxidermy Products
Detailed price lists for the species offered by Bowker Hunting for each essential category of available Taxidermy are below. These include:
Terms and Conditions
A 50% deposit and all taxidermy instructions are due before we commence taxidermy work; the balance is due before shipping.
All South African taxidermist work incurs a 10% fee for export documentation, packing, crating, and admin. Other custom work is priced as follows:
Custom Work
- Shield Mounts are 70% of the skull mount price
- Bleached skulls are 70% of the skull mount price
- Half Mounts are 60% of the full mount price
- Floor pedestals are shoulder mounts + $390 for the pedestal
- Open mouths are plus 15%
South African Trophy Taxidermist Price List for 2025
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.
AWA — African Wildlife Artistry
African Wildlife Artistry (AWA) is a leading South African taxidermy studio specializing in premium trophy mounting and wildlife artistry. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail, AWA focuses on plains game, dangerous game, and custom-designed mounts. They deliver museum-quality taxidermy that captures the lifelike essence of each animal.
Shoulder Mount Prices
European Skull Mount Prices (Shield Mount)
Full Mount Prices
| Species | TT | AWA |
|---|---|---|
| Blesbok | $1950 | $2120 |
| Bontebok | $1950 | $2120 |
| Bushbuck | $1950 | $2120 |
| Bushpig | $1950 | $2120 |
| Cape Buffalo | $11550 | $8720 |
| Common Reedbuck | $1950 | $2420 |
| Duiker Grey | $925 | $1170 |
| Eland Cape | $11550 | $8400 |
| Fallow Deer | $1950 | $3520 |
| Gemsbok | $3950 | $5020 |
| Giraffe | $15000 | POR |
| Grey Rhebuck | $1750 | $2120 |
| Impala | $1950 | $2120 |
| Kudu Cape | $4500 | $5020 |
| Mountain Reedbuck | $1750 | $2120 |
| Nyala | $2750 | $4020 |
| Red Hartebeest | $3800 | $5020 |
| Red Lechwe | $2500 | $3520 |
| Roan Antelope | $4500 | $5020 |
| Sable Antelope | $4500 | $5020 |
| Springbok | $1500 | $5020 |
| Steenbok | $925 | $1020 |
| Warthog | $1500 | $2120 |
| Waterbuck | $4250 | $5020 |
| Wildebeest | $4250 | $5020 |
| Zebra | $4250 | $5020 |
Shoulder Mount – Wall Pedestal Prices
| Species | TT | AWA |
|---|---|---|
| Blesbok | $630 | $720 |
| Bontebok | $630 | $720 |
| Bushbuck | $630 | $720 |
| Bushpig | $630 | $720 |
| Cape Buffalo | $1250 | $1520 |
| Common Reedbuck | $630 | $720 |
| Duiker Grey | $500 | $500 |
| Eland Cape | $1250 | $1520 |
| Fallow Deer | $630 | $870 |
| Gemsbok | $850 | $1020 |
| Giraffe | $2000 | $3020 |
| Grey Rhebuck | $550 | $670 |
| Impala | $630 | $720 |
| Kudu Cape | $1000 | $1020 |
| Mountain Reedbuck | $550 | $670 |
| Nyala | $700 | $870 |
| Red Hartebeest | $850 | $1020 |
| Red Lechwe | $700 | $870 |
| Roan Antelope | $1000 | $1020 |
| Sable Antelope | $1000 | $1020 |
| Springbok | $550 | $640 |
| Steenbok | $550 | $500 |
| Warthog | $550 | $670 |
| Waterbuck | $900 | $1020 |
| Wildebeest | $900 | $1020 |
| Zebra | $850 | $1020 |
Dip and Pack – Africa Taxidermy Price List
| Species | TT | AWA |
|---|---|---|
| Blesbok | $125 | $160 |
| Bontebok | $125 | $160 |
| Bushbuck | $125 | $160 |
| Bushpig | $125 | $160 |
| Cape Buffalo | $175 | $270 |
| Common Reedbuck | $125 | $160 |
| Duiker Grey | $100 | $160 |
| Eland Cape | $175 | $210 |
| Fallow Deer | $125 | $160 |
| Gemsbok | $125 | $160 |
| Giraffe | $175 | $390 |
| Grey Rhebuck | $100 | $160 |
| Impala | $125 | $160 |
| Kudu Cape | $150 | $160 |
| Mountain Reedbuck | $100 | $160 |
| Nyala | $125 | $160 |
| Red Hartebeest | $125 | $160 |
| Red Lechwe | $125 | $160 |
| Roan Antelope | $150 | $160 |
| Sable Antelope | $150 | $160 |
| Springbok | $100 | $160 |
| Steenbok | $100 | $160 |
| Warthog | $125 | $160 |
| Waterbuck | $125 | $160 |
| Wildebeest | $125 | $160 |
| Zebra | $125 | $160 |
Back Skin – South Africa Taxidermy Price List
| Species | TT | AWA |
|---|---|---|
| Blesbok | $60 | $90 |
| Bontebok | $60 | $90 |
| Bushbuck | $60 | $90 |
| Bushpig | $60 | $130 |
| Cape Buffalo | $500 | $660 |
| Common Reedbuck | $60 | $90 |
| Duiker Grey | $50 | $90 |
| Eland Cape | $500 | $310 |
| Fallow Deer | $60 | $110 |
| Gemsbok | $175 | $210 |
| Giraffe | $875 | $1310 |
| Grey Rhebuck | $60 | $90 |
| Impala | $60 | $90 |
| Kudu Cape | $200 | $210 |
| Mountain Reedbuck | $60 | $90 |
| Nyala | $110 | $190 |
| Red Hartebeest | $175 | $170 |
| Red Lechwe | $90 | $190 |
| Roan Antelope | $180 | $210 |
| Sable Antelope | $180 | $210 |
| Springbok | $60 | $90 |
| Steenbok | $50 | $90 |
| Warthog | $60 | $130 |
| Waterbuck | $200 | $210 |
| Wildebeest | $200 | $210 |
| Zebra | $400 | $390 |
Tanning of Flat Skin – South Africa Taxidermy prices
Enquire about a shield mount if you would like some animals with a shield mount.
| Species | TT | AWA |
|---|---|---|
| Blesbok | $120 | $190 |
| Bontebok | $120 | $190 |
| Bushbuck | $120 | $170 |
| Bushpig | $120 | $150 |
| Cape Buffalo | $1000 | $1310 |
| Common Reedbuck | $120 | $230 |
| Duiker Grey | $100 | $150 |
| Eland Cape | $1000 | $550 |
| Fallow Deer | $120 | $190 |
| Gemsbok | $350 | $280 |
| Giraffe | $1750 | $2010 |
| Grey Rhebuck | $120 | $160 |
| Impala | $120 | $150 |
| Kudu Cape | $400 | $310 |
| Mountain Reedbuck | $120 | $160 |
| Nyala | $225 | $280 |
| Red Hartebeest | $350 | $260 |
| Red Lechwe | $120 | $260 |
| Roan Antelope | $380 | $310 |
| Sable Antelope | $380 | $310 |
| Springbok | $120 | $140 |
| Steenbok | $100 | $150 |
| Warthog | $120 | $150 |
| Waterbuck | $400 | $310 |
| Wildebeest | $400 | $310 |
| Zebra | $800 | $510 |
We reserve the right to change taxidermy prices without notice.
