Taxidermy & Trophy Shipping pitches lower-cost trophy delivery for safari hunters

Taxidermy & Trophy Shipping says it is helping African safari hunters cut the cost and hassle of getting trophies home by bundling trophy handling, taxidermy and shipping into one service. The Kempton Park, South Africa, company says the savings can free up more budget for a return hunt.

Why it matters: - Taxidermy and shipping can be a major post-safari expense for hunters bringing trophies home from Africa. - TTS says lower taxidermy costs and simpler coordination can reduce the total bill and leave more money for a future safari. - The service is aimed at hunters who want one point of contact instead of managing multiple vendors.

What happened: - Taxidermy & Trophy Shipping, or TTS, outlined a trophy-management service for international hunters based in Kempton Park, South Africa. - The company said it helps coordinate trophy handling from the end of the hunt through preparation, documentation, export, import, shipping and final delivery. - Founder Richard Lendrum said TTS was created to give hunters choices, control costs and reduce the hassle after the hunt.

The details: - TTS says it coordinates directly with outfitters once a safari ends. - The company arranges trophy collection nationwide. - TTS also manages and coordinates importation from neighboring countries when needed. - Trophies can be delivered to one of TTS’s appointed professional taxidermists or to a client’s preferred taxidermist. - Hunters can choose among three main processing options. - Dipping and packing prepares trophies for export and sends them to the hunter’s chosen tannery or taxidermist. - Tanning keeps capes and skins in South Africa for professional tanning before export and later mounting. - Complete taxidermy covers professional mounting in South Africa before export and delivery to the hunter’s trophy room. - After a client chooses an option, TTS advises on shipping alternatives including air and ocean freight. - TTS says it stays in contact with the hunter throughout the process as a single point of contact. - The company says its contracted professional taxidermists offer competitive pricing. - International freight rates are outside TTS’s control. - TTS says taxidermy savings can materially lower the combined cost of taxidermy and shipping, especially for hunters with multiple animals. - For more information, TTS directs readers to more information or email richard@thefuture.co.za.

Between the lines: - The pitch is not just about logistics; it is about protecting the rest of a safari budget. - TTS is selling convenience and cost control in a process that can otherwise require coordination across outfitters, taxidermists and shipping agents. - The company’s message is designed to appeal to repeat safari hunters who may be weighing a return trip against post-hunt expenses.

What's next: - TTS says hunters can choose the level of processing and shipping support that fits their trophies and budget. - The company says the goal is to get trophies home efficiently and help clients get back to Africa sooner. - Future savings will depend on the number of trophies, the chosen processing option and freight rates.

The bottom line: - TTS is positioning itself as a one-stop, lower-friction option for hunters who want to reduce trophy-handling costs and simplify the trip home.