What is your recommendation for taxidermy?
If you have a taxidermist back home that is average with African animals, you are better off doing everything in South Africa. If you have a taxidermist that is very good, the quality will be better than in South Africa. You will typically pay more in the States and the process will take longer. We can make recommendations in South Africa or the United States.

What will be the cost of taxidermy work/dipping and packing of raw trophies?
We work closely with Highveld Taxidermy and Life-Form Taxidermy in South Africa so would reach out to them for quotes. Make sure they also provide shipping estimates.

When do we decide how we want our trophies mounted?
Before your hunt is a good time to think about how you plan to have your trophies mounted. Once we find your animal, we will take pictures and will skin it per your instructions.
The four basic options are:

• Full mount
• Shoulder mount
• Pedestal mount
• Flat skin (rug)

It is very important that you have an idea on what you would like to do with each trophy because each type of mount requires different cuts (skinning procedures) and once it skinning has happened, we cannot make changes.

After your safari if you decide that you would like another mount than you originally chose, we can arrange for another skin at your cost.

How can I pay the taxidermist?
You can typically pay with a wire transfer or credit card. They will most likely want 50% down before they begin any work.