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 × Observer250
Local trips250
Rifle Hire25/day
AmmunitionCost
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

TROPHY FEES

Species

USD

Baboon200
Barbary Sheep2,950
Blesbuck (Common)550
Blesbuck (White)850
Blue Duiker2,250
Bontebok2,600
Burchell’s Zebra1,200
Bushbuck (Cape)1,250
Bushpig900
Cape BuffaloPOR
Common Reedbuck1,600
Duiker (Grey)400
Eland (Cape)3,250
Fallow Deer950
Gemsbuck / Oryx1,500
Giraffe4,500
Grysbok (Cape)2,250
Hartebeest (Red)1,300
Impala450
Klipspringer2,250
Kudu (Eastern Cape)2,250
Kudu (Southern Greater)POR
Lynx / Caracal1,400
Mountain Reedbuck550
Nyala2,650
Oribi3,500
Ostrich700
Red Lechwe2,950
Sable Antelope5,500
Springbuck (Black)700
Springbuck (Common)450
Springbuck (White)1,200
Springbuck (Copper)1,200
Springbuck (Kalahari)1,600
Steenbuck450
Tsessebe3,500
Vaal Rhebok1,650
Warthog600
Wildebeest (Black)1,200
Wildebeest (Blue)1,300
Wildebeest (Gold)3,500
Waterbuck2,500

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.