Trophy Hunters, come to Africa, the Dark Continent. For a long time you have dreamt of experiencing all of Africa's wonders in person. Stories you've read on African hunting, movies you've seen with the exotic and beautiful African animals and information that you have gathered have peaked your curiosity. It is common that when you first arrive you will feel alone and unsure, but excited that you are finally fulfilling your lifelong dream of hunting in Africa, the home of big game hunting.
Safari S.A. is committed to making your South African Hunting Sarari a complete success. We offer to guide you and your family on tried and tested hunting areas offering a wide selection of quality trophies, with comfortable accommodation, home cooked meals and days filled with adventure and fun. Our safaris are tailored to fit your needs and wishes.
Trophy Care:
HIDES
Having decided on what the completed mount should be the hide is then removed
in the field or if possible at the camp. Skinning is done by expert local
skinners under supervision of the hunter and guide. It is then immediately
tagged with the hunters name and details. Once tagged it is washed with cold
fresh water allowed to drip a short while and placed in a salt bed. The amount
of time it will remain in the salt bed depends on a number of factors e.g..
size and thickness of hide ,type of mount etc. After this step it is hung
out and air dried which will leave it in a raw prepared state. Next step
is dipping in insecticide , it is then folded and packed ready for shipping.
SKULLS
Once free of the carcass the skull is tagged and excess meat cut off. It is
then immersed in a solution of salt water for a few days. The remaining meat
is then cleaned from the skull using a high pressure cleaner. They are bleached
in the sun, lower half of the skull is cut and removed, tags are checked
and it is then dipped and packed ready for shipping.
US DESTINATIONS
Once export permits have been approved by the South African government, which
can take anything up to 3 months, we will then deliver the consignment to
our shipping agent who will then ship it to the address supplied by the hunter.
The costs are $45 per animal for dipping and packing the trophies. You must
secure the services of a Customs Clearing Agent to receive the trophies.
Shipping charges will vary according to the size of your collection.
EUROPEAN DESTINATIONS
Because of the EU regulations requiring very stringent clearances for raw prepared
trophies the trophies are delivered to a taxidermist who will dip, pack and
ship. We will raw prepare pack and deliver to the taxidermist for a nominal
free of $15 per animal.
SOUTH AFRICAN DESTINATIONS
Should you choose to have your trophies mounted in South Africa we will raw
prepare, dip and pack then personally deliver the trophies to the taxidermist.
The rate is the same as a US destination at $45 per animal.