2024 Rates

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

PLAINS GAME: A minimum deposit of 40% / $3000 of the total 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.

CAPE BUFFALO: A minimum deposit of $5000 of the total Package 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 Total Packages 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.

A hunt is only CONFIRMED once a contract has been undertaken between JXS and the client, and a deposit has been paid.

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/s.
• The services of an experienced and qualified Professional Hunter with a well-equipped four-wheel-drive vehicle and a tracker.
• Standard Safari 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, Wifi 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 service/s

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 wire/s is not a problem, the tipping of trackers, camp staff and PH's must always be done in USD$ cash.

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.