Our Stance on Taxidermy and Trophy Exportation
We want to assure you that our sole focus is on providing an exceptional safari experience, with no financial interest in taxidermy and trophies, whether locally or internationally. Our role is to secure all necessary permits and documentation to ensure the smooth export of your trophies. Taxidermists in Southern Africa handle taxidermy and trophies, offering shipment either in raw form or as mounted specimens. If you choose raw shipment, a South African taxidermist will treat the trophy with care before forwarding it to a taxidermist of your choice in your home country. Export regulations and procedures may vary depending on the species involved.
Our Partners in Taxidermy Services
We have a close partnership with a local taxidermy specialist for both raw preparation and trophy mounting. Please visit Karoo Taxidermy for more information.
Crucial Details About Taxidermy Work
- We crate trophies individually—one client per crate.
- Trophies must remain in South Africa for at least 90 days before we can ship them.
- Warthog trophies might cause shipping delays if the area’s state veterinarian does not promptly issue transport permits.
- Government agencies may delay permit issuance, so we appreciate your patience.
- We quote all taxidermy rates in South African Rand, and they remain subject to exchange rate fluctuations.
- We confirm shipping costs when you drop off your trophies.
- Your deposit to the taxidermist secures your place in the production line.
- We do not export raw rodents under any circumstances.
- We package warthog trophies in separate crates.
- We do not ship raw and processed products together.