I have said this before on here. I used to live in NM while I was there I shot 4 of them free range. I have an outfitter that I used every time I can give you his info if you like. I think he offers 3 day package for like $2500 plus tag. There are only a couple of ranches that border the missile range (I believe 3 total) and he has exclusive access to one of them. Its a fun hunt with a great guy and the meat is awesome. Best of luck

There are free range hunts in Namibia, but they're very hard to find. Most of the outfitters aren't interested in telling you the whole truth about their operations. Don't get me wrong, I think Namibia has the best national conservation through hunting concept of any African nation, but the one time I inquired at the Namibian Professional Hunters Association booth at the DSC show, I got mobbed worse than any used car lot I've ever been on (and I've been on a lot of them).

There are deals to be had for every species you just have to keep looking and have the cash available when hey pop up.

Not sure where you get that idea, as there are many free range choices over there, and they are easy to find. I found probably 20 of them before making my first trip over there, reputable ones. I'm also not sure what NAPHA has to do with arranging a hunt either.

$2700 - Doubleshot posted a 7 day special for 4 animals in Limpopo not long ago
$1400 - flight (what I paid last year)
$ 400 - dip/pack (I paid $827 for 7 last year)
$ 80 shuttle (total for both ways)
$400 tip (we were recommended 10% is customary)
$4980 total, not counting crating and shipping

We had no need to stay a night in Johannesburg. You'll tip whether in Africa or Texas. You would probably come out slightly cheaper to stay in Tx. However, you've shot 1 animal vs 4. Plus, you've only had a weekend hunt vs a 7 day adventure. Those are all real world numbers. JG has been doing it smart. Those cull hunts are a great value. You can do another cull hunt with the taxidermy savings.

I dont think theirs any denying hunting africa is a better "value" but for some people taking off 7 or 8 days isnt always feasible and you do get quite alot of meat. Sometimws its more about convenience.

By the way ill be hunting with limcroma in Limpopo in July, first time to Afica.

Just put in for the draw in New Mexico. $1650 for the tag. If you get drawn I have some connections up there that will guide you no frills for $1000 to $1500.

I've already decided...I will be applying next year!

Maybe your luck will be better than mine. I've wanted to hunt a Gemsbok for many years and apply every year for the draw in NM but I've never drawn a tag. Many times I've thought ok I'll stick back a little cash each year until I can pay for a hunt here in Texas but I always spend it on an Axis or hunt or something else comes up with the family! Good luck to you in the draw!

My wife and I are hunting in Limpopo, South Africa this year. Been to East Cape twice.

this hunt will be 5 animals each for 10 days for $10,300.
her list--- Gemsbok, Zebra, Impala, warthog, springbok.
My list---- Eland, hartebeest, blue wilderbeest, impala, warthog.

Total for 2 people.
Hunt- $10,300
flights 4,200
hotel JHB 400 (this includes our rifle import service)
tips, etc 1,000+
Accident ins 300
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SUBTOTAL $16,200

Dip/pak 800?
Crate/ship 2,500
taxidermy gulp.
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TOTAL I don't want to think about it or might quit going.


I post this to give a realistic idea of cost on a fairly good PG safari for 2 people.
Basically $20,00 for these 10 animals excluding taxidermy.
That is 5 large PG and 5 smaller PG.
Basically, $10K each........ or $2000 per animal all said and done excluding the mounting fee of trophies.

My son and I did a similar trip 5 years ago at similar price.
And my wife and I went 3 years ago with similar price.
Definitely my last plainsgame trip.
Would like to do a buffalo hunt along with a sable.



WITH THAT SAID, I would love to go shoot a non-trophy one in Texas if the price was right. (we have 2 trophies already, don't care for a 3rd)
I would also love to go hunt a trophy one in New Mexico if I could get drawn.

Just put in for the draw in New Mexico. $1650 for the tag. If you get drawn I have some connections up there that will guide you no frills for $1000 to $1500.