Trophy Fees & Safari Packages — Kuvhima Safaris
Transparent pricing explained — daily rates, trophy fees, and what's included
Understanding Safari Pricing in South Africa
South African hunting safaris are priced using a transparent two-part model that is standard across the industry. Understanding how it works before you book will help you plan your budget accurately and avoid surprises.
Part 1: Daily Rate
The daily rate covers all your fixed safari costs — your professional hunter, lodge accommodation, all meals, the hunting vehicle, trackers, and skinners. Think of it as your all-inclusive lodge and service fee, charged per hunter per day in the field.
Observer and non-hunter rates are lower, as they exclude the dedicated PH and hunting vehicle allocation. These are available on request.
Part 2: Trophy Fees
Trophy fees are charged per animal taken, and represent the actual cost of the trophy. They are only charged if you successfully harvest an animal — if you don't shoot it, you don't pay a trophy fee for it.
Trophy fees vary significantly by species, trophy quality, and market conditions. Our full schedule is available to registered members and serious enquirers.
Daily Rate Overview
What the daily rate covers. Exact rates depend on party size, duration, season, and the species you are after — the current price list has the figures.
All rates are quoted in US dollars. Minimum day requirements and seasonal surcharges are set out in the price list.
Our Safari Packages
Ready-made safaris covering the daily rate and everything that goes with it. Trophy fees are charged per animal taken and are listed separately. Prices for every package are in the current price list — one form and it opens.
Our safari packages are being updated. Ask us for the current list and we will send it straight through.
Full Trophy Fee Schedule
Our complete trophy fee schedule — covering all huntable species at Kuvhima — is available exclusively to registered members and serious safari enquirers. The schedule is updated regularly to reflect current market rates and species availability.
To view our full trophy fee list including all plains game and dangerous game pricing, please visit the members price list page or contact us directly.
View Price List (Members)What's Included and What's Not
We believe in complete transparency on costs. Below is a clear breakdown of what your Kuvhima safari package covers — and what you'll need to budget for separately.
Included in the Daily Rate
- Licensed professional hunter — dedicated to your party for the full safari
- Lodge accommodation — en-suite rooms at Palala River Lodge or Cottage
- All meals — breakfast, field lunch, dinner including boma evenings
- Soft drinks and local beverages in the lodge
- Dedicated 4x4 game vehicle with fuel
- Experienced tracker and skinner
- Field preparation of trophies — skinning, caping, and salting
- Airport transfer to and from O.R. Tambo (JNB) or Polokwane (PTG)
- Government hunting licences and concession fees
Not Included — Budget Separately
- International flights to and from South Africa
- Firearms import permit (SAPS Form 520) — apply 60 days before arrival
- CITES permits for applicable species (lion, elephant, leopard, crocodile)
- Taxidermy, dipping & shipping of trophies to your home country
- Gratuities for PH, trackers, skinners, and lodge staff
- Alcoholic beverages beyond standard lodge drinks
- Personal medical travel insurance (strongly recommended)
- Ammunition and personal hunting gear
Request a Detailed Quote
Tell us your species wish list, preferred travel dates, party size, and any special requirements. We'll send you a full personalised quote with all-in pricing.
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