Terms and Conditions

Your hunt package/ Daily rates do not include the following:

• Daily rates for observers. – Any person hunting less than three animals on a safari is deemed as an observer and will be charged the regular observer daily rate for the full extent of the safari. This does not apply to a hunter hunting dangerous game.
• Flights to and from South Africa.
• 35 – 40 mins flight from Johannesburg to the nearest airport as discussed with your outfitter ahead of time.
  We can assist with the booking of this flight.
• Transport from the nearest airport is included in your package or as agreed upon prior to your safari, depending on preferred hunting areas and locations.
• Should you wish to be picked up and dropped off in Johannesburg, we can arrange it at an agreed upon rate for your group. (Estimated $950 one way per group. Maximum 6 persons per vehicle)
• Accommodation before or after the start of your hunt
• Arrival at lodge before 12 noon will count and be charged as a full hunting day. Arrival after 12 noon will count and be charged as a half day.
• If you own an all-inclusive 7-day package, you will have a total of seven bed nights included. Extra bed nights will be charged at the regular observer rate.
• Alcoholic beverages.
• Hunting license at $35 per hunter.
• Rifle rental @ $50/day + ammunition at cost price.
• Trophy fees on any animals shot or wounded outside of your package price if a package was bought.
• Delivery of trophies to Red Dune Taxidermy is included. Delivery to any other taxidermist will be quoted depending on the taxidermies location.
• Dipping & Packing or Taxidermy charges
• Shipping trophies back to home country
• Gratuities (at your discretion) to professional hunter, tracker & skinners and other staff. We will supply a suggested list.
• 15% VAT on the full trophy fee of any fee of any wounded animal, horns that are picked up and get exported.
• Out of goodwill and a generous spirit, many of our safaris are donated to various non-profits to support a good cause or to enhance the future of the industry. Many are donated to Veteran’s organizations, special needs in schools, hospitals, the outdoor community, and conservation driven efforts. We feel that hunting less than three animals on a donated safari that is normally obtained at a hugely discounted rate goes against the goodwill it was intended for; therefore, we create a clear distinction in the definition of a hunter.
• No two donated safaris may be done back to back or as an extension to a safari trip that includes a safari with another safari operator directly before or after your safari with us
• Donations are not transferable to another person or hunter should you not be able to make use of it.

Here is our deposit policy, terms and conditions.

• Deposits received are fully refundable if the hunt is more than one year out at the time of cancellation AND written request of cancellation is submitted to White Lion Safaris within 30 days of the deposit being received by White Lion Safaris, or their agent, Gerhart Outdoors.
• This Deposit policy applies only to the initial dates booked. Secondary date refunds are at the discretion of White Lion Safaris.
• 11 Months or More from date of hunt
  100% of Deposit is retained to reschedule hunt dates
• 6-11 months from date of hunt 50% of Deposit is retained to reschedule hunt dates
• Within 6 months from date of hunt deposit is considered forfeit as we cannot guarantee that
  we will be able to fill those dates with other clients.
• Sightsee Deposits are non-refundable as your trip is booked upon our receipt of the funds.

We understand life can happen and things come up, that is why we at White Lion Safaris always suggest trip insurance through Gerhart Outdoors to protect not only your airfare, but your deposit in the event that something unpredictable does come up and clients have to reschedule their hunting dates with us.

The final bill after your safari needs to be paid in full before departing back to the airport. You can use a credit card, pay with a check, cash or via wire transfer. Please make sure your bank is aware of the upcoming transaction before you leave for your safari.

Definition of a hunter vs. observer.
 

• An Observer is a non – hunting person who joins a hunter on safari.
• This person may follow along on hunts, do side trips, or just relax at the lodge.
• Any person that hunts less than three animals on a safari also qualifies as an observer.
• A Hunter constitutes a person that hunts a minimum of three animals or more on a safari.
• A person who hunts less than three animals on a safari will be deemed an observer and be charged the regular observer daily rate for the full duration of their stay.

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• This does not apply to a hunter hunting dangerous game.
• Out of goodwill and a generous spirit, many of our safaris are donated to various non-profits to support a good cause or – To enhance the future of the industry. Many are donated to Veteran’s organizations, special needs in schools, hospitals, the outdoors community and conservation driven efforts. We feel that hunting less than three animals on a donated safari that is normally obtained at a hugely discounted rate goes against the goodwill it was intended for; therefore, we create a clear distinction in the definition of a hunter.

• No two donated safaris may be done back to back or as an extension to a safari trip that includes a safari with another safari operator directly before or after your safari with us.
• Donations are not transferable to another person or hunter should you not be able to make use of it.