John X Safaris

2023 Rates

DAILY TARIFF & SERVICE FEESUSD $ 15% VAT EXCL
1 PROFESSIONAL HUNTER + 1 CLIENT /PER DAY$400
1 PROFESSIONAL HUNTER + 2 CLIENTS /PER DAY$325
OBSERVER /PER DAY$250
FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP & AIRPORT TRANSFER$150
TROPHY HANDLING FEE /PER SAFARI$200
LOCAL TRANSFER TRIP /PER VEHICLE/ PER DAY$200
DOG PACK / BAITING FEE - BUSHPIG/ BLUE DUIKER/ LYNX$150
PREDATOR CALLING /PER NIGHT/ PER SESSION$150
TRADITIONAL RIFLE HIRE /PER CALIBER /PER SAFARI$200
LONG-RANGE RIFLE HIRE /PER CALIBER /PER SAFARI$300
SHOTGUN HIRE /PER DAY /EXCL AMMO$50
AMMUNITION At Cost

EASTERN CAPE | SOUTH AFRICA

Areas Key: S - Southern / N - Northern

SpeciesHunting AreaUSD $
Baboon/Jackal/MonkeyS & N Areas500
Blesbuck, CommonS & N Areas500
Blesbuck, WhiteS & N Areas600
BontebuckS & N Areas1 750
Bushbuck, CapeS Area1 000
BushpigS Area1 000
Caracal/ LynxS & N Areas1 000
Duiker, BlueS Area1 950
Duiker, GreyS & N Areas400
Eland, CapeS & N Area3 500
Fallow DeerS & N Areas1 000
Gemsbuck, CommonS & N Areas1 750
Gemsbuck, GoldenS & N Area3 000
Grysbuck, CapeS & N Areas3 000
Hartebeest, RedS & N Areas1 200
Impala, CommonS & N Areas500
Impala, BlackS Area3 000
KlipspringerN Area1 950
Kudu, East Cape S & N Areas2 250
Lechwe, Common/RedS & N Areas3 000
NyalaS & N Areas3 000
OribiS Area3 000
OstrichS & N Areas450
Reedbuck, CommonS & N Areas2 500
Reedbuck, MountainS & N Areas650
Roan AntelopeS Area5 500
Sable AntelopeS Areas5 500
Springbuck, BlackS & N Areas650
Springbuck, CommonS & N Areas450
Springbuck, CopperS & N Areas1 500
Springbuck, KalahariN Area1 800
Springbuck, WhiteS & N Areas950
SteenbuckS & N Areas500
TsessebeS Area3 000
Vaal RhebuckS & N Areas1 950
WarthogS Area850
WaterbuckS & N Areas2 500
Wildebeest, BlackS & N Areas950
Wildebeest, BlueS & N Areas1 500
Wildebeest, GoldenS Areas3 000
Zebra, Burchell'sS & N Areas1 000
Zebra, Hartman'sN Area3 000

PACKAGE HUNTS

Cape Buffalo Hunt For 7 To 10 Days Hunting 1x1 Inclusive of Cape Buffalo, All Services & Taxes16 000
Royal Slam / Includes Trophy Fees For 1 Sable + 1 Roan. Standard Plains Game Day Fees Apply10 000

DANGEROUS GAME, ROYAL GAME & VITA DARTING EXPERIENCES

Cape Buffalo / Ex Package on Plains Game Hunt13 500
Aoudad / Barbary Sheep3 500
Zebra, Cape Mountain4 000
Giraffe4 000
White Rhino Vita Dart8 500
Black Rhino Vita Dart15 000

BIRD HUNTING

Bird Hunting / Per Day / Excl Day Fee# GunsUSD $
Grey Wing Partridge Over Pointer / Per Gun / Per Day11 500
Grey Wing Partridge Over Pointer / Per Gun / Per Day21 000
Grey Wing Partridge Over Pointer / Per Gun / Per Day3850
Grey Wing Partridge Over Pointer / Per Gun / Per Day4 +600

FILM & EDIT RATES / PER SAFARI

# DAYSUSD $ / EXCL 15% VAT
5 DAY HUNT1 500
7 DAY HUNT2 000
8 DAY HUNT2 250
10 DAY HUNT2 500

SPECIES BY REQUEST

LeopardLion
ElephantRhino

Although unlikely, prices are subject to changes without prior notice.

Please feel free to contact us directly if you may require more information or if you want to book your hunt.

T: +27 (0) 82 700 9866 •  E: johnxsafarishunts@gmail.com


TERMS & CONDITIONS


Rates & Pricing

All prices are quotes in USD $ and are set per season.

At John X Safaris we believe that there should be no hidden costs on a safari. All hunters should enjoy the same benefits without extra charges for superior quality of game and services.

For the latest current rates contact us at johnxsafarishunts@gmail.com


Booking Procedures & Conditions

Once you have contacted us with your hunting enquiry, booking can take place via your agent or directly with John X Safaris.


Deposits

A booking will only be held once a minimum of 40% of the Total Daily Rate of the safari has been received as a deposit and a contract has been undertaken between John X Safaris and the client.

A minimum of 40% of the daily rate is required to confirm a booking, while trophy fees will be determined by the year in which the hunt takes place in UNLESS 100% of the day fee/s is settled which will lock trophy fees at those rates of the year in which a deposit is paid, unless stated differently within your contract.


Payment

Full payment of the balance of the total daily rate for the safari is due upon arrival at camp.

Trophy fees can be settled at the end of the hunt.

We do accept personal checks, cash and all leading credit cards. Please note there may be a slight difference in credit card charges from time of payment to when the transaction takes place due to exchange rate fluctuations.


Surcharges on Transactions

Credit Cards - A 3.5% surcharge will be levied on all credit card transactions.

Checks - A 1% surcharge will be levied on all cheque transactions.

Wire Transfer - Free - 0% Surcharge

Feel free to wire a projected total prior to the start of your safari, which can then be topped up at the end of your safari or refunded.


Our Prices Include the following

  • Pick- up and drop off at the nearest airport to camp in the area in which you will be hunting, unless prior special arrangements have been made.
  • Hunting license fees.
  • The services of an experienced and qualified Professional Hunter with a well-equipped four-wheel-drive vehicle and a tracker.
  • Standard equipment where required.
  • Complete support crew of camp staff, trackers, skinners and chefs.
  • Safari camps ranging from comfortable country hunting camps to luxurious safari lodges.
  • All land transportation while on safari.
  • All meals, drinks and laundry services.

Additional Costs that our Prices do not Include

  • International & domestic flights.
  • Shipping & Taxidermy.
  • Day Fee/s for the day of arrival – first night in camp.
  • Trophy handling fee per hunter /per safari.
  • Provincial transfers if required, unless prior special arrangements have been made.
  • Dog pack charges per day for all hunts conducted with dogs.
  • Rifle hire and ammunition per safari if required.
  • Baiting fee/s where required.
  • Local transfer trip/s IF the Professional Hunter allocated to your hunt is not utilized for this transfer.
  • A 15% Government-regulated Value-Added Tax (VAT) on all daily rates and services. This tax does not apply to game fees.
  • Gratuities for safari staff and Professional Hunters.
  • Meals and liquor outside of camps and hunting areas.
  • Telephones and Internet service

Wounded / Harvested Trophies

Any animal wounded/hit, and found OR lost, will be deemed as taken. The full trophy fee will apply.


Gratuities

While settling your bill for your safari with credit cards, personal checks and travelers checks is not a problem, the tipping of trackers, camp staff and PH's must always be done in USD$ cash, as staff are often unable to exchange checks.

If you wish - Tips can be added to the final bill of the safari and tallied to your Safari total.

Check with your Professional Hunter what the norm is on tipping and at all times keep in mind a tip is a bonus greatly appreciated, but not expected.


Insurance

John X Safaris recommends that ALL clients obtain travel insurance prior to their safari.


Cancellation Policy

In the event of a client canceling a safari less than 6 months prior to the commencement date of the safari, the deposit will be forfeited if the dates cannot be rescheduled to alternate dates within the same season, or the following season.

Safaris cancelled more than 6 months prior to the commencement date of the hunt will be refunded the deposit less 25%. This 25% will not be refunded, but can be applied to a future safari with alternate dates within the same season, or the following season.

DAILY TARIFF & SERVICE FEESUSD $ 15% VAT EXCL
1 PROFESSIONAL HUNTER + 1 CLIENT /PER DAY$400
1 PROFESSIONAL HUNTER + 2 CLIENTS /PER DAY$325
OBSERVER /PER DAY$250
FIRST NIGHT IN CAMP$150
TROPHY HANDLING FEE /PER SAFARI$200
LOCAL SHOPPING TRIP /PER VEHICLE/ PER DAY$200
DOG PACK / BAITING FEE - BUSHPIG/ BLUE DUIKER/ LYNX$150
PREDATOR CALLING /PER NIGHT/ PER SESSION$150
RIFLE HIRE /PER CALIBER /PER SAFARI / TRADITIONAL$200
RIFLE HIRE /PER CALIBER /PER SAFARI /LONG-RANGE$300
SHOTGUN HIRE /PER DAY /EXCL AMMO$50
AMMUNITION At Cost

EASTERN CAPE | SOUTH AFRICA

Areas Key: S - Southern / N - Northern

Species Hunting Area USD $
Baboon/Jackal/Monkey S & N Areas 500
Blesbuck, Common S & N Areas 500
Blesbuck, White S & N Areas 600
Bontebuck S & N Areas 1 750
Bushbuck, Cape S Area 1 000
Bushpig S Area 1 000
Caracal/ Lynx S & N Areas 1 000
Duiker, Blue S Area 1 950
Duiker, Grey S & N Areas 400
Eland, Cape S & N Area 3 500
Fallow Deer S & N Areas 1 000
Gemsbuck, Common S & N Areas 1 750
Gemsbuck, Golden S & N Area 3 000
Grysbuck, Cape S & N Areas 3 000
Hartebeest, Red S & N Areas 1 200
Impala, Common S & N Areas 500
Impala, Black S Area 3 000
Klipspringer N Area 1 950
Kudu, East Cape S & N Areas 2 250
Lechwe, Common/Red S & N Areas 3 000
Nyala S & N Areas 3 000
Oribi S Area 3 000
Ostrich S & N Areas 450
Reedbuck, Common S & N Areas 2 500
Reedbuck, Mountain S & N Areas 650
Roan Antelope S Area 5 500
Sable Antelope S Areas 5 500
Springbuck, Black S & N Areas 650
Springbuck, Common S & N Areas 450
Springbuck, Copper S & N Areas 1 500
Springbuck, Kalahari N Area 1 800
Springbuck, White S & N Areas 950
Steenbuck S & N Areas 500
Tsessebe S Area 3 000
Vaal Rhebuck S & N Areas 1 950
Warthog S Area 850
Waterbuck S & N Areas 2 500
Wildebeest, Black S & N Areas 950
Wildebeest, Blue S & N Areas 1 500
Wildebeest, Golden S Areas 3 000
Zebra, Burchell's S & N Areas 1 000
Zebra, Hartman's N Area 3 000

PACKAGE HUNTS

Cape Buffalo Hunt For 7 To 10 Days Hunting 1x1 Inclusive of Cape Buffalo, All Services & Taxes16 000
Royal Slam / Includes Trophy Fees For 1 Sable + 1 Roan. Standard Plains Game Day Fees Apply10 000

DANGEROUS GAME, ROYAL GAME & VITA DARTING EXPERIENCES

Cape Buffalo / Ex Package on Plains Game Hunt 13 500
Aoudad / Barbary Sheep 3 500
Zebra, Cape Mountain 4 000
Giraffe 4 000
White Rhino Vita Dart 8 500
Black Rhino Vita Dart 15 000

BIRD HUNTING

Bird Hunting / Per Day / Excl Day Fee# GunsUSD $
Grey Wing Partridge Over Pointer / Per Gun / Per Day11 500
Grey Wing Partridge Over Pointer / Per Gun / Per Day21 000
Grey Wing Partridge Over Pointer / Per Gun / Per Day3850
Grey Wing Partridge Over Pointer / Per Gun / Per Day4 +600

FILM & EDIT RATES / PER SAFARI

# DAYSUSD $ / EXCL 15% VAT
5 DAY HUNT1 500
7 DAY HUNT2 000
8 DAY HUNT2 250
10 DAY HUNT2 500

SPECIES BY REQUEST

LeopardLion
ElephantRhino

Although unlikely, prices are subject to changes without prior notice.

Please feel free to contact us directly if you may require more information or if you want to book your hunt.

T: +27 (0) 82 700 9866 •  E: johnxsafarishunts@gmail.com


TERMS & CONDITIONS


Rates & Pricing

All prices are quotes in USD $ and are set per season.

At John X Safaris we believe that there should be no hidden costs on a safari. All hunters should enjoy the same benefits without extra charges for superior quality of game and services.

For the latest current rates contact us at johnxsafarishunts@gmail.com


Booking Procedures & Conditions

Once you have contacted us with your hunting enquiry, booking can take place via your agent or directly with John X Safaris.


Deposits

A booking will only be held once a minimum of 40% of the Total Daily Rate of the safari has been received as a deposit and a contract has been undertaken between John X Safaris and the client.

A minimum of 40% of the daily rate is required to confirm a booking, while trophy fees will be determined by the year in which the hunt takes place in UNLESS 100% of the day fee/s is settled which will lock trophy fees at those rates of the year in which a deposit is paid, unless stated differently within your contract.


Payment

Full payment of the balance of the total daily rate for the safari is due upon arrival at camp.

Trophy fees can be settled at the end of the hunt.

We do accept personal checks, cash and all leading credit cards. Please note there may be a slight difference in credit card charges from time of payment to when the transaction takes place due to exchange rate fluctuations.


Surcharges on Transactions

Credit Cards - A 3.5% surcharge will be levied on all credit card transactions.

Checks - A 1% surcharge will be levied on all cheque transactions.

Wire Transfer - Free - 0% Surcharge

Feel free to wire a projected total prior to the start of your safari, which can then be topped up at the end of your safari or refunded.


Our Prices Include the following

  • Pick- up and drop off at the nearest airport to camp in the area in which you will be hunting, unless prior special arrangements have been made.
  • Hunting license fees.
  • The services of an experienced and qualified Professional Hunter with a well-equipped four-wheel-drive vehicle and a tracker.
  • Standard equipment where required.
  • Complete support crew of camp staff, trackers, skinners and chefs.
  • Safari camps ranging from comfortable country hunting camps to luxurious safari lodges.
  • All land transportation while on safari.
  • All meals, drinks and laundry services.

Additional Costs that our Prices do not Include

  • International & domestic flights.
  • Shipping & Taxidermy.
  • Day Fee/s for the day of arrival – first night in camp.
  • Trophy handling fee per hunter /per safari.
  • Provincial transfers if required, unless prior special arrangements have been made.
  • Dog pack charges per day for all hunts conducted with dogs.
  • Rifle hire and ammunition per safari if required.
  • Baiting fee/s where required.
  • Local transfer trip/s IF the Professional Hunter allocated to your hunt is not utilized for this transfer.
  • A 15% Government-regulated Value-Added Tax (VAT) on all daily rates and services. This tax does not apply to game fees.
  • Gratuities for safari staff and Professional Hunters.
  • Meals and liquor outside of camps and hunting areas.
  • Telephones and Internet service

Wounded / Harvested Trophies

Any animal wounded/hit, and found OR lost, will be deemed as taken. The full trophy fee will apply.


Gratuities

While settling your bill for your safari with credit cards, personal checks and travelers checks is not a problem, the tipping of trackers, camp staff and PH's must always be done in USD$ cash, as staff are often unable to exchange checks.

If you wish - Tips can be added to the final bill of the safari and tallied to your Safari total.

Check with your Professional Hunter what the norm is on tipping and at all times keep in mind a tip is a bonus greatly appreciated, but not expected.


Insurance

John X Safaris recommends that ALL clients obtain travel insurance prior to their safari.


Cancellation Policy

In the event of a client canceling a safari less than 6 months prior to the commencement date of the safari, the deposit will be forfeited if the dates cannot be rescheduled to alternate dates within the same season, or the following season.

Safaris cancelled more than 6 months prior to the commencement date of the hunt will be refunded the deposit less 25%. This 25% will not be refunded, but can be applied to a future safari with alternate dates within the same season, or the following season.