Trophy Fees & Safari Packages — Kuvhima Safaris

Transparent pricing explained — daily rates, trophy fees, and what's included

How It Works

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.

A practical example: If you book a 10-day plains game safari, hunt successfully for 9 days, and take 6 species — you pay: (10 x daily rate) + (trophy fee for each of the 6 animals taken). That's your entire hunting cost before travel, permits, taxidermy, and gratuities.
Rate Overview

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.

Daily fee
Per hunter per day
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All rates are quoted in US dollars. Minimum day requirements and seasonal surcharges are set out in the price list.

Safari Packages

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.

7-Day Plains Game Safari (1 hunter)

Plains game7 days1 hunter

Seven-day plains game safari for one hunter with a dedicated Professional Hunter. Includes lodge accommodation, all meals and beverages at the lodge, hunting vehicle, tracker, skinner, and field preparation of trophies. Trophy fees are per animal taken and not included in the daily rate.

What's included
  • Professional Hunter (PH)
  • Lodge accommodation
  • All meals at lodge
  • Hunting vehicle
  • Tracker
  • Skinner
  • Field preparation
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7-Day Plains Game Safari (2 hunters share PH)

Plains game7 days2 hunters

Seven-day plains game safari for two hunters sharing a single Professional Hunter. Price quoted per hunter. All other inclusions identical to the 1×1 package.

What's included
  • Professional Hunter (shared 2:1)
  • Lodge accommodation
  • All meals at lodge
  • Hunting vehicle
  • Tracker
  • Skinner
  • Field preparation
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10-Day Dangerous Game Safari (1 hunter)

Plains game10 days1 hunter

Ten-day dangerous game safari for one hunter with a dedicated Professional Hunter, structured for buffalo or other dangerous game targets. Trophy fees are substantial and quoted separately on request.

What's included
  • Dedicated Professional Hunter
  • Lodge accommodation
  • All meals at lodge
  • Hunting vehicle
  • Tracker
  • Skinner
  • Field preparation
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Bird Hunting Day

Custom1 day1 hunter

Daily-rate bird hunt. Add to a plains-game safari or book stand-alone. Game and bag limits per SA regulation.

What's included
  • Professional Hunter / bird guide
  • Vehicle
  • Field service
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7-Day Observer / Non-Hunter Stay

Observer / non-hunter7 days1 observer

Seven-day stay for a non-hunting partner or observer accompanying a hunter. Lodge accommodation, all meals, optional non-hunter activities.

What's included
  • Lodge accommodation
  • All meals at lodge
  • Vehicle for game viewing
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7-Day Photographic Safari

Observer / non-hunter7 days1 observer

Seven-day photographic safari with vehicle access to plains-game habitats. No firearm — focus on wildlife photography and game viewing.

What's included
  • Lodge accommodation
  • All meals at lodge
  • Game viewing vehicle
  • Guide
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7-Day Bow Hunting Safari

Bow hunting7 days1 hunter

Seven-day bow hunting safari priced at the plains-game daily rate. Bow hides and pit setups available across the concession.

What's included
  • Professional Hunter
  • Lodge accommodation
  • All meals at lodge
  • Hunting vehicle
  • Tracker
  • Skinner
  • Field preparation
  • Bow hide / pit setup
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Trophy Fees

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.

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What to Expect

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
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Related Pages

Plains Game Species Bow Hunting Hunting FAQ
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