South Africa Hunting Prices & Trophy Fees
DAILY RATES AND SERVICES
Rate (per person) | USD |
|---|---|
| 1 × Hunter (1 guide) | 450 |
| 2 × Hunters (1 guide) | 375 |
| 1 × Observer | 250 |
| Local trips | 250 |
| Rifle Hire | 25/day |
| Ammunition | Cost |
| Film and Edit | $365/day |
Hunter will pay the observer fee of $250 for the night of arrival and airport transfer
Observer rate is per night spent in the lodge
2027 HUNTING PACKAGES & PRICES
Compare the 2027 hunting packages below. Prices are in USD; confirm availability and terms in a written quotation.
Cape Buffalo Nhlamvini
A rare opportunity in Nhlamvini Natal province 7 500 acres, 200 + Cape Buffalo naturally breeding, top quality hunting for 2027/2028 season.
$ 12 750 - 1x1 with guide includes 5 days hunting and 1 x Cape Buffalo trophy fee
Includes Professional Hunter, Tracker, Skinners and full camp support
Cape Buffalo Mpofu Reserve
In excess of 46 000 acres of wild challenging terrain and 600 plus naturally roaming and breeding Buffalo, this is proper hunting. Tracking old bulls on foot, this is where the hunt will be earned in the 2027/2028 season
$15 000 - 1 x 1 with guide includes 5 days hunting and 1 x Cape Buffalo trophy fee
Includes Professional Hunter, Tracker, Skinners and full camp support
Kudu Trophy Hunt – 10 Days
LS 1: 1 × 1 guided, all-inclusive – $9100
LS 2: 2 × 1 guided, all-inclusive – $8550 per hunter
Includes 7 trophy animals: Eastern Cape Kudu, Zebra or Red Hartebeest, Black Wildebeest, Impala, Mountain Reedbuck, Blesbuck, and Springbuck.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Pick-up at East London Airport
Days 2 – 9 – Hunting days
Day 10 – Drop-off at East London Airport
Black Wildebeest Trophy Hunt – 7 Days
LS 3: 1 × 1 guided, all-inclusive – $6950
LS 4: 2 × 1 guided, all-inclusive – $6550 per hunter
Includes 6 trophy animals: Eastern Cape Kudu, Black Wildebeest or Red Hartebeest, Impala, Mountain Reedbuck, Cape Springbuck, and Blesbuck.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Pick-up at East London Airport
Days 2 – 7 – Hunting days
Day 8 – Drop-off at East London Airport
Impala Trophy Hunt – 5 Days
LS 5: 1 × 1 guided, all-inclusive – $4700
LS 6: 2 × 1 guided, all-inclusive – $4500 per hunter
Includes 5 trophy animals: Black Wildebeest, Impala, Cape Springbuck, Mountain Reedbuck, and Blesbuck.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Pick-up at East London Airport
Days 2 – 5 – Hunting days
Day 6 – Drop-off at East London Airport
Kudu Partner Special – 7 Days
LS 7: 2 × 1 guided, all-inclusive – $8400
Perfect for husband & wife or father & son/daughter hunting together and sharing a guide.
Includes 6 trophy animals: Black Wildebeest, Eastern Cape Kudu, Impala, Cape Springbuck, Mountain Reedbuck, and Blesbuck.
Itinerary:
Day 1 – Pick-up at East London Airport
Days 2 – 7 – Hunting days
Day 8 – Drop-off at East London Airport
TROPHY FEES
Species |
USD |
|---|---|
| Baboon | 200 |
| Barbary Sheep | 2,950 |
| Blesbuck (Common) | 550 |
| Blesbuck (White) | 850 |
| Blue Duiker | 2,250 |
| Bontebok | 2,600 |
| Burchell’s Zebra | 1,200 |
| Bushbuck (Cape) | 1,250 |
| Bushpig | 900 |
| Cape Buffalo | POR |
| Common Reedbuck | 1,600 |
| Duiker (Grey) | 400 |
| Eland (Cape) | 3,250 |
| Fallow Deer | 950 |
| Gemsbuck / Oryx | 1,500 |
| Giraffe | 4,500 |
| Grysbok (Cape) | 2,250 |
| Hartebeest (Red) | 1,300 |
| Impala | 450 |
| Klipspringer | 2,250 |
| Kudu (Eastern Cape) | 2,250 |
| Kudu (Southern Greater) | POR |
| Lynx / Caracal | 1,400 |
| Mountain Reedbuck | 550 |
| Nyala | 2,650 |
| Oribi | 3,500 |
| Ostrich | 700 |
| Red Lechwe | 2,950 |
| Sable Antelope | 5,500 |
| Springbuck (Black) | 700 |
| Springbuck (Common) | 450 |
| Springbuck (White) | 1,200 |
| Springbuck (Copper) | 1,200 |
| Springbuck (Kalahari) | 1,600 |
| Steenbuck | 450 |
| Tsessebe | 3,500 |
| Vaal Rhebok | 1,650 |
| Warthog | 600 |
| Wildebeest (Black) | 1,200 |
| Wildebeest (Blue) | 1,300 |
| Wildebeest (Gold) | 3,500 |
| Waterbuck | 2,500 |
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
INCLUDED
Professional hunter, Skinner and Trackers
Transport for pick-up and drop off at East London Airport
Transport for duration of safari
Accommodation, meals, soft drinks, beverages in moderation and daily laundry
Field preparation of trophies and delivery to the Taxidermy
NOT INCLUDED
Tips and Gratuities – discuss this with your outfitter or professional hunter. Please note: tips are preferred in $USD cash or they can be added in to the final bill
Taxidermy costs
Accommodation before & after safari
Trophy fees
15% VAT (on daily rate only)
TERMS OF BUSINESS
A deposit of 50% of the daily rate value or 30% of the package amount will secure your safari.
In the event of a client cancelling a safari less than 6 months (180 days) prior to the commencement date of the safari, the deposit will be forfeited if the dates cannot be rescheduled to alternate date/s within the same season.
Safaris postponed/cancelled more than 6 months prior to the commencement date of the hunt will see full deposit value transferable to the following season. Trophy rates will be set at that of the season the hunt takes place in unless daily rates or packages are settled in full to lock in rates for the following season.
Balance of the daily rate or package fees is payable on commencement of your safari. Trophy fees and extra animal on package deals are payable at the end of the safari.
Payment can be made in cash, bank draft or credit card.
READY TO PLAN YOUR SAFARI? PICK YOUR PACKAGE AND STEP INTO THE VELD
How much does a South Africa hunting safari cost?
The total combines the applicable daily rate or package, trophy fees, hunter-to-guide ratio, lodge nights for observers, rifle hire or ammunition, taxidermy, shipping, travel, tips and the exclusions shown above. Use this page as the current Lalapa rate reference and request a dated written quotation before paying a deposit.
South Africa hunting price FAQ
What is the difference between daily rates and trophy fees?
Daily rates cover the stated safari services for a hunting or observer day. Trophy fees apply to animals under the written hunt terms unless they are expressly included in a package.
Are airport transfers included?
The published inclusions specify pickup and drop-off at East London Airport. Confirm timing and any different route in the quotation.
Is rifle hire available?
The current list shows rifle hire at $25 per day, with ammunition charged separately. Confirm the available rifle, calibre, fit, ammunition and terms.
How is a safari secured?
The published terms state a 50% deposit on the daily-rate value or 30% of a package amount. Read the complete cancellation and transfer terms above and confirm them in writing.
Are prices guaranteed for future years?
No general guarantee is implied. The published terms explain when full settlement may lock rates; ask Lalapa which season, validity and terms apply.