Full house African hunting package: Premier 10-day 1x1 dual-province safari
The Full House safari is our flagship 10-day, 10-trophy plains game package, custom-engineered for the dedicated hunter who demands high field efficiency, superior genetics, and zero downtime. Dedicated strictly to a 1x1 professional hunting basis (1 Hunter / 1 PH), this safari guarantees the absolute focus of your Professional Hunter and tracking team to achieve a legendary benchmark: 10 mature trophies in 10 full hunting days.
Conducted across two distinct South African provinces, this safari moves you between contrasting topographies—from dense bushveld thickets to sweeping open plains—ensuring each species is targeted in its optimal natural habitat.
Package overview & financial breakdown
| Safari parameter | Package commitment |
|---|---|
| Total package rate | $11,950 USD (All-inclusive) |
| Hunting duration | 10 full, uninterrupted hunting days |
| Guiding structure | Strict 1x1 basis (1 Hunter per Professional Hunter) |
| Trophy animal quota | 10 mature, trophy-quality plains game species (all trophy fees included) |
| Concession layout | Dual-province hunting (spanning optimized bushveld and open terrain) |
| Observer rate | $900 USD per observer for full safari duration |
| Pre-hunt arrival night | $150 USD optional pre-hunt accommodation & airport transit styling |
The 10 included trophy species
Your $11,950 investment covers all daily rates and full trophy fees for the following 10 classic African game species. Every animal targeted represents a mature, representative trophy selected for age, horn mass, and character:
| Species common name | Scientific designation & trophy focus |
|---|---|
| Greater kudu | (Tragelaphus strepsiceros) – The grey ghost of the dense bushveld. |
| Gemsbok | (Oryx gazella) – Heavy-horned desert specialist of the open terrain. |
| Blue wildebeest | (Connochaetes taurinus) – Heavy body mass and exceptional stamina. |
| Black wildebeest | (Connochaetes gnou) – Unique endemic plains game specialist. |
| Red hartebeest | (Alcelaphus buselaphus caama) – Fast-moving, long-range open country game. |
| Zebra | (Equus quagga) – High-stamina herd animal requiring precise broadside placement. |
| Impala | (Aepyceros melampus) – Classic high-density African antelope. |
| Springbok | (Antidorcas marsupialis) – Flat-trajectory target across open plains. |
| Blesbok | (Damaliscus pygargus phillipsi) – Fast, herd-bound bushveld species. |
| Warthog | (Phacochoerus africanus) – Opportunistic hunt along waterholes and feeding areas. |
Trophy showcase: The 10-species collection
Below is a visual representation of the mature trophy quality, genetics, and age classes targeted during our 10-day dual-province safari. Click any image to view package details:
Why the dual-province strategy delivers superior results
Single-ranch safaris often compromise trophy quality by forcing hunters to pursue species outside their ideal natural habitat. Our dual-province approach eliminates this compromise completely:
- Habitat matching: We hunt thick bushveld for species like Greater kudu and Bushbuck, then transition to broad open plains for long-range game like Gemsbok, Springbok, and Red hartebeest.
- Genetics & maturity: Hunting across managed concessions in two distinct regions gives you access to unpressured, fully mature breeding lines.
- Scenery & experience: You experience the true diversity of South Africa's terrain, vegetation, and wildlife dynamics in a single 10-day itinerary.
Extending your bag limit: Add-on species
If you wish to expand your harvest beyond the 10 core package trophies, additional animals can be integrated into your daily hunting plan. Discuss your wish list with your PH at the start of your hunt to optimize logistics.
Click to view available add-on species & protocols
| Add-on category | Available species & requirements |
|---|---|
| Standard plains game | Nyala, Waterbuck, Bushbuck, Mountain reedbuck, Eland, Giraffe, Steenbok, Common duiker, Caracal, and Jackal. (Billed per current price list). |
| Specialized species | Sable antelope, Roan antelope, and Tsessebe. Requires advance notification to secure specific provincial tags. |
| Dangerous game integration | Cape buffalo, Hippo, and Nile crocodile. Hunts require specific CITES / TOPS permitting and strategic concession scheduling. |
Clear exclusions & financial transparency
We pride ourselves on 100% financial transparency. Your $11,950 package fee covers all daily rates, 1x1 PH guidance, tracking/skinning teams, luxury lodge accommodations, meals, soft drinks, local beverages, and all 10 listed trophy fees. The only additional expenses to budget for are:
| Expense category | Details |
|---|---|
| Airfare & travel | International and domestic flights, personal travel insurance, and airport transfers. |
| Trophy processing | Field preparation (dipping, packing, crating) and taxidermy shipping costs. |
| Staff gratuities | Customary gratuities for your Professional Hunter, lead tracker, and lodge staff. |
| Wounded game policy | Any animal wounded and unrecovered after exhaustive tracking is legally deemed harvested and charged at full trophy fee. |
Essential travel & legal preparation
Click to expand travel documentation checklist
- Passport validity: Must have at least 6 months validity remaining beyond your departure date and a minimum of 2 blank visa pages.
- Minors (<18 years): Must present a certified unabridged birth certificate upon entry into South Africa per legal border requirements.
- Malaria status: All hunting concessions utilized in this package are strictly located in non-malaria zones.
- Camouflage clothing: Camouflage pattern hunting apparel is 100% legal for hunting in South Africa.
- Firearm import logistics: Pre-fill your SAPS 520 form in black ink prior to flight departure. We provide pre-filled template guidance and meet you for hassle-free clearance at the SAPS airport office.
- Suppressors: Suppressors are legal and recommended in South Africa. US hunters must register suppressors on CBP Form 4457 before leaving the United States.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Full House package includes trophy fees for 10 distinct plains game species: Greater Kudu bull, Gemsbok, Blue Wildebeest bull, Black Wildebeest bull, Red Hartebeest bull, Zebra, Impala ram, Springbok, Blesbok, and Warthog.
Versatile all-around calibers such as the .30-06 Springfield, .300 Win Mag, or 7mm PRC loaded with heavy controlled-expansion bullets (such as Barnes TTSX or Swift A-Frame) are ideal for anchoring heavy-bodied species like Blue Wildebeest while maintaining flat trajectories for open-country game like Springbok and Red Hartebeest.
A minimum of 7 to 10 full hunting days is recommended to comfortably locate, stalk, and harvest all 10 species across varying terrain without rushing shot opportunities.
Yes. Package rates cover full 1x1 Professional Hunter guidance, trackers, skinners, luxury lodge accommodation, meals, beverages, daily laundry service, field dressing/salting of trophies, and local delivery to an accredited taxidermist.
Under ethical hunting regulations and company policy, any animal showing clear evidence of a hit that cannot be recovered after an exhaustive tracking effort is considered taken, and the trophy fee remains payable.