Farm Owner / Outfitter
You own the experience.
We handle the business.
We handle the business.
As a farm owner on Safari Hunts you list your property, set your pricing, manage your species, and confirm bookings. Safari Hunts handles payment collection, hunter communication, and deposit holding — so you focus on delivering a world-class hunt.
At a Glance
Listing feeFree
Deposit heldIn escrow until hunt completion
Commission9% — completed bookings only
Payout timingT+2 business days
Your listingMini-website
VerificationPHASA badge
What your free listing gets you
This is the payoff before a single step. Live example: safarihunts.co.za/farms/thaba-nkwe-safaris — every farm gets this.
01
Your Own Mini-Website
A property-style page for your operation: photo gallery with lightbox, species and trophy fees, your PH team, safety information and verified hunter reviews. You edit everything in place — no web designer, no waiting.
02
Found on Google
Your farm gets its own indexed page, plus placements across our species and destination guides. A hunter searching your farm's name — or planning a kudu hunt in your province — can land directly on you.
03
Escrow-Protected Bookings
Hunters pay their deposit into escrow before dates are confirmed — no more blocking prime weeks on a handshake. Funds release to you on hunt completion and pay out within 2 business days.
04
WhatsApp & Email Automation
Booking confirmations, deposit alerts and pre-arrival reminders at 30, 14 and 7 days — sent for you, to you and your hunter both. You answer your phone; the platform does the chasing.
05
The Full Supplier Chain
Taxidermy, dip & pack, freight, charter, photography and more quote directly into your bookings. Assemble a full hunt team on the platform instead of a week of phone calls.
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Trophy Tracking & Records
The document chain runs from quota permit to the hunter's front door with live freight tracking. ATRS record entries showcase your trophy quality to every future client.
Your three responsibilities
Everything else — payments, hunter communication, pre-arrival briefs, escrow — Safari Hunts handles automatically.
01
Build Your Listing
Upload your banner photo, write your farm story, add species and trophy fees, set your daily rate and minimum nights. This is your mini-website — hunters see everything before they book.
02
Confirm Bookings
When a hunter pays their deposit you receive a WhatsApp and email. Log into your dashboard, review the booking, assign your PH, and confirm. The deposit sits in escrow until hunt completion.
03
Mark Hunt Complete
When the hunter departs, mark the hunt complete in your dashboard. This releases the escrow — funds hit your account within 2 business days. The hunter then submits their review.
Getting set up — step by step
Complete in order. Most farm owners are live within 2 hours.
Setup progress0 of 12 items
1
Create your Safari Hunts account5 min
Go to safarihunts.co.za/register. Select "Farm Owner / Outfitter". Enter name, email, WhatsApp number (E.164 format: +27...), and a password. Verify your email by clicking the link sent to your inbox.
💡Use the email you check daily — all booking notifications come here first.
📱Your WhatsApp number is your primary notification channel. Use whichever number you answer fastest.
🔒Minimum 8-character password. You'll use this every time you log into your dashboard.
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Account created and email verified2
Set up payouts10–15 minOPTIONAL
Go to Dashboard → Payouts → Connect Bank. Enter your bank details and verify your identity — have your ID and bank statement ready.
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Skip for now — you can add this later
You can add your banking details anytime from your dashboard. We will prompt you when your first payout is ready.
🏦SA bank accounts receive ZAR. International accounts can receive USD. Payout: T+2 business days after escrow release.
📋Have ready: SA ID or passport, bank account number and branch code, proof of banking (not older than 3 months).
⚠️You cannot receive payments until your bank details are verified — but you can list your farm and start accepting bookings immediately.
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Bank details verified and linked (or skipped for now)3
Build your farm listing30–45 min
Dashboard → My Farm → Edit Listing. Fill in: farm name, province, acreage (hectares), GPS coordinates of your main gate or lodge, daily rate in USD, minimum nights, and a written description. Write it like you're selling the experience — not a form.
✍️Best listings open with a punchy first sentence, describe what makes your land unique, your PH credentials, and what the hunter will feel — not just see.
📍GPS coordinates appear on the hunter's booking pack and transfer brief. Use your farm gate or main lodge coordinates.
💵Daily rate in USD. ZAR equivalent shown to SA hunters via live exchange rate. Enter your real rate — you can adjust anytime.
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Farm details complete (name, province, acreage, GPS)✓
Daily rate and minimum nights set✓
Farm description written (min 150 words)4
Upload banner photo and gallery15 min
Dashboard → My Farm → Photos. Your banner image is the first thing every hunter sees. Upload a banner and up to 20 gallery photos. Images are stored on AWS S3 and delivered via CloudFront CDN — they load fast for hunters anywhere in the world.
🖼️Banner: 1920×720px minimum · 2560×960px ideal · JPEG · Max 800KB · Aspect ratio 8:3 · Landscape only — portrait crops badly on all devices.
🏆Best banner subjects: Bushveld panoramic at golden hour, lodge exterior, hunting vehicle on track. Avoid blurry, flash-lit indoor shots or subjects that are too small in frame.
📸Gallery: 1200×800px · JPEG · Max 400KB each. Upload in order of impact. Include lodge interior, campfire, game sightings, and at least one action shot.
📱Photos are automatically optimised for mobile. No need to create separate mobile versions.
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Banner image uploaded (1920×720px min · 2560×960px ideal)✓
Gallery uploaded (minimum 5 photos recommended)5
Add species and trophy fees20 min
Dashboard → Species. Browse 60+ species — tick every species on your property and enter your trophy fee in USD. If you have species not on the master list, click "Add Custom Species" — submitted to Safari Hunts admin for approval within 24 hours.
💰Trophy fees are per animal, in addition to daily rate. Hunters compare across farms — set competitive fees. You can adjust anytime without re-applying.
⚠️CITES species are flagged automatically. Safari Hunts will request your quota allocation before these species go live on your listing.
🌿Custom species (colour variants, introduced species) are marked "pending admin approval" and appear within 24 hours of approval.
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All available species ticked and trophy fees entered✓
Any custom species submitted for approval6
Apply for PHASA verification (if eligible)5 min
Dashboard → Verification → Apply for PHASA Badge. Upload your PHASA membership certificate. Safari Hunts admin reviews within 48 hours. PHASA-verified farms display a badge and rank higher in search. Not yet certified? Visit phasa.co.za to apply.
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PHASA certificate uploaded (or noted as in progress)7
Submit listing for Safari Hunts review48 hr review
Dashboard → My Farm → Submit for Review. Safari Hunts reviews your listing within 48 hours. You receive a WhatsApp when approved and live. Your farm is now searchable by hunters worldwide.
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Listing submitted — awaiting Safari Hunts approvalRevenue on Safari Hunts
What a typical booking looks like
$4,900
7-night · 1 hunter · $700/day
$3,200
Trophy fees (Kudu + Impala + Warthog)
$8,100
Total booking value
$7,371
Your payout (after 9% platform fee)
When Safari Hunts contacts you
All alerts arrive by WhatsApp first, then email.
Immediately
New booking deposit received
Hunter has paid. Booking details, hunter profile, party size. Confirm or decline within 24 hours.
📱+✉️
30 days out
Upcoming hunt — preparation reminder
Hunter name, arrival date, species booked, party size. Camp prep and PH assignment reminder.
📱 WA
14 days out
Full booking pack review
Complete hunter details, dietary requirements, medical notes, firearm information.
📱+✉️
7 days out
Call hunter directly — reminder
Build the relationship before they land. It converts to better reviews and repeat bookings.
📱 WA
After hunt
Payout initiated
Hunt marked complete. Escrow releasing. Funds in your bank account within 2 business days.
📱+✉️
Common questions
What happens if a hunter cancels? ▼
Cancellation policy is enforced automatically. More than 30 days out: partial refund per the policy. Within 30 days: deposit is non-refundable and released to you minus the Safari Hunts fee. You never chase a hunter for payment.
Can I update pricing after going live? ▼
Yes. Daily rates and trophy fees can be updated at any time. Changes apply to new bookings only — confirmed bookings are locked at the original price. Changes go live immediately with no re-review.
A species I offer isn't on the master list. What do I do? ▼
Use Custom Species in Dashboard → Species. Add the name, trophy fee, category, and any CITES/TOPS requirements. Admin reviews within 24 hours. Common custom species: colour variants (Golden Wildebeest, Black Impala) and introduced exotics.
How does the Safari Hunts platform fee work? ▼
9% of the total booking value (daily rate + trophy fees + extras), deducted before payout. You see your full payout amount before confirming any booking. No monthly charges, no listing fees, no hidden costs.
Can I assign different PHs to different bookings? ▼
Yes. When confirming a booking, you select the PH from your registered team. That PH receives their own brief via WhatsApp and is included in all pre-arrival alerts. Invite PHs from Dashboard → Team → Add PH.
Ready to list your farm?
Setup takes under 2 hours. Live within 48 hours of review.
Professional Hunter (PH)
Your skills are the product.
We handle everything else.
We handle everything else.
As a PH on Safari Hunts you're assigned to bookings by farm owners. You receive your own booking brief, pre-hunt alerts, and the hunter's direct contact — automatically. You don't manage payments or logistics. You show up prepared and deliver the hunt.
At a Glance
How you're paidBy the farm
NotificationsWhatsApp
AssignmentFarm assigns you
Trophy logATRS (phone-based)
Multi-farmYes, supported
Your role on Safari Hunts
The farm manages bookings and payments. Your job is to be reachable, prepared, and to deliver.
01
Get Assigned
Farm owner assigns you from their dashboard. You receive a WhatsApp with full hunter details — name, party size, species booked, arrival date, and medical notes.
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Prepare & Brief
14 days out: review the booking pack. 2 days out: Safari Hunts reminds you to call the hunter directly. Build rapport before they land. First conversations set expectations.
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Log Trophies via ATRS
Every trophy is logged in the Safari Hunts Trophy Record System (ATRS) via your phone — species, photo, date, location. Each entry sends a celebration notification to the hunter, which drives review scores.
Getting registered
PHs are registered by farm owners. You accept an invite and complete your profile.
Profile completion0 of 6 items
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Accept farm invitation2 min
Your farm owner adds you via Dashboard → Team → Add PH. You receive a WhatsApp invite link. Click it, create your account (or log in), and you're linked to that farm automatically.
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Invite accepted and account created2
Complete your PH profile10 min
Dashboard → My Profile. Add: PH registration number, years of experience, provinces you operate in, DG qualification (if applicable), a short bio, and a profile photo. Hunters see this profile when a farm assigns you to their booking.
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PH registration number entered✓
Bio and profile photo uploaded3
Set your availability5 min
Dashboard → Availability. Block out unavailable dates. Farm owners see your availability when assigning you to bookings. Keeping this current prevents last-minute reassignments.
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Availability calendar up to date4
Bookmark ATRS on your phone2 min
Go to safarihunts.co.za/atrs on your phone and add it to your home screen. You'll use this to log every trophy taken during hunts. No app store required — it runs in your browser.
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ATRS bookmarked and tested on your phone📋
Your booking brief arrives 14 days before the hunt. It includes: hunter name and WhatsApp, party size, all species booked, medical information, firearm details, and special requests. Review it in full. If anything looks wrong, contact the farm owner immediately — not the hunter directly.
When you receive alerts
All alerts arrive on WhatsApp. You don't need to log in to stay informed.
Assignment
You've been assigned to a hunt
Farm name, hunter details, arrival date, species, party size. Link to full booking pack.
📱 WA
14 days out
Full booking brief
All hunter details, medical notes, firearm, special requests. Confirm with farm if anything needs clarification.
📱+✉️
48 hours out
Call hunter now
Direct hunter WhatsApp included. Make contact before arrival — builds confidence and improves review scores.
📱 WA
Hunt day
Hunt starts today — ATRS open
Trophy log is live. Log each trophy as it's taken. Hunter receives a notification for every entry.
📱 WA
Common questions
Do I need my own Safari Hunts account? ▼
Yes — 2 minutes to create when you accept the farm's invite. Your profile (PH number, bio, photo) is linked to every booking you're assigned to. Hunters see your profile before arriving.
Can I be linked to more than one farm? ▼
Yes. You can register as a PH on multiple farms. Each farm invites you separately. Your availability calendar applies across all farms — keeping it current is important when working with multiple operations.
Is ATRS mandatory? ▼
Not mandatory for payment release — but farms that use ATRS consistently average 0.6 rating points higher than those that don't. Each ATRS entry triggers a positive WhatsApp to the hunter. That emotional moment at trophy-down is where reviews are won.
Got an invite from your farm?
Accept and complete your profile in under 15 minutes.
Taxidermist
Pre-booked before the hunter lands.
That's the Safari Hunts model.
That's the Safari Hunts model.
Safari Hunts connects taxidermists with hunters at booking time — not after the hunt. When a hunter pre-books taxidermy, you receive a 30-day advance alert with full species details. You confirm capacity, set expectations, and start preparation early.
At a Glance
Alert timing30 days before
How you're paidVia Safari Hunts
CITES capabilityRequired to list
Booking typeOptional extra
ScopeDip, pack, mount
Your role on Safari Hunts
You receive qualified, pre-committed leads with full species information before the hunt begins — not after.
01
Receive Pre-Hunt Alert
30 days before arrival: farm name, hunter details, species list, estimated trophy count. Confirm capacity directly with the farm and begin materials preparation.
02
Collect & Process
After the hunt, collect trophies from the farm. Dip and pack or full mount as agreed. You manage your own timeline, pricing, and shipping — Safari Hunts connects the parties.
03
Handle CITES Paperwork
For CITES-listed species, coordinate export permit documentation with the hunter's freight agent. Your CITES capability is a required field on your Safari Hunts profile.
Getting registered
Apply directly. CITES capability documentation required. Approval within 5 business days.
Application progress0 of 5 items
1
Submit application10 min
safarihunts.co.za/suppliers/taxidermist/apply. Business name, province, years operating, CITES capability (yes/no), full mount capability, dip and pack capability, average turnaround time.
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Application submitted2
Upload credentials10 min
CITES permit (if applicable), professional taxidermist registration, and portfolio photos (minimum 5 mounted trophy photos). These appear on your Safari Hunts profile and are visible to hunters selecting the taxidermy extra.
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CITES documentation uploaded✓
Portfolio photos uploaded (min 5)3
Set service area and capacity5 min
Provinces you collect from, maximum concurrent bookings, average dip-and-pack turnaround. This determines which bookings you're matched to — farms in your service area whose hunters booked taxidermy.
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Service area and capacity confirmed💡
Pre-booking means better work. When you receive hunter details 30 days out, you can confirm species-specific forms, eyes, and habitat bases are in stock before trophies arrive. This reduces turnaround time and increases hunter satisfaction.
When you receive alerts
Alerts for bookings in your service area where taxidermy was pre-booked.
30 days out
Incoming hunt — pre-alert
Farm name, hunter name, species list, trophy count estimate, arrival and departure dates. Confirm capacity with the farm directly.
📱 WA
3 days after hunt
Trophy collection due
Hunt complete. Coordinate with the farm. Send condition report to hunter within 24 hours of collection.
📱 WA
Join the Safari Hunts Taxidermist Network
Pre-qualified leads with full species detail before every hunt.
Trophy Freight Agent
The trophies need to get home.
You make it happen.
You make it happen.
When a hunter selects trophy freight pre-arrangement, you receive their full booking details 14 days before arrival — species (CITES flagged), destination country, and direct contact. Start documentation early and eliminate the post-hunt paperwork scramble.
At a Glance
Alert timing14 days before
Revenue modelVia Safari Hunts
CITES handlingRequired capability
ScopeCITES, dip & pack, customs
ReferralSafari Hunts-endorsed
Your role on Safari Hunts
International shipment from CITES export to customs clearance at destination. Safari Hunts gives you the lead early and gets out of the way.
01
Receive Pre-Hunt Alert
14 days before the hunt: hunter name, WhatsApp, destination country, species booked (CITES species flagged), and farm contact. Initiate contact and begin pre-documentation.
02
Start CITES Documentation
For CITES species, begin the import permit process at destination before trophies are taken. Export cannot start without the import permit received first — this is the most common delay point.
03
Collect, Dip, Pack & Ship
Post-hunt: collect from taxidermist or farm. Dip and pack to ISPM-15 standard. Customs clearance at destination. Deliver to hunter's door.
Getting registered
CITES handling capability required. Approval within 5 business days.
Application progress0 of 5 items
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Submit application10 min
safarihunts.co.za/suppliers/freight/apply. Company name, years operating, CITES export capability, destination countries served, provinces you collect from, dip and pack capability, ISPM-15 certification.
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Application submitted2
Upload required documentation15 min
CITES agent registration, ISPM-15 treatment certificate, examples of customs documentation for key destination countries (USA, EU, UK, Australia).
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CITES agent registration uploaded✓
ISPM-15 certificate uploaded3
Set service parameters5 min
Destination countries, provinces you collect from, average timeline collection to delivery, and whether you work directly with hunters or through taxidermist partners.
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Service parameters set⚠️
CITES export permits cannot be applied for until the import permit is received. Starting the import permit process 14 days before the hunt is your best window. Do not wait until trophies are in hand — this is the single most common source of shipment delays.
When you receive alerts
Alerts for bookings where the hunter selected freight pre-arrangement.
14 days out
Incoming hunt — documentation window open
Hunter details, destination country, species (CITES highlighted), farm contact. Begin import permit for destination country now.
📱 WA
Post-hunt
Hunt complete — collection window open
Contact hunter to arrange consignment. ATRS trophy record available in booking for species confirmation.
📱+✉️
Join the Safari Hunts Freight Network
Pre-qualified leads with full documentation lead time on every booking.
Bush Photographer / Videographer
The story matters as much
as the trophy. You tell it.
as the trophy. You tell it.
Hunters who add a photographer receive a full-day shoot, an edited gallery, and a permanent visual record of their hunt. When selected as an extra, you receive a 7-day shoot brief with species, farm location, PH contact, and hunter details.
At a Glance
Day rate$480 / day
Alert timing7 days before
DeliverableEdited gallery, 14 days
Optional add-onsDrone, film production
Paid viaSafari Hunts escrow
Your role on Safari Hunts
You're not selling to hunters directly — Safari Hunts presents your work at booking when hunter enthusiasm is highest.
01
Receive Shoot Brief
7 days out: farm name, location, PH name, party size, species booked, special requests. Coordinate drone clearance with the farm directly. Plan your day around the hunt schedule.
02
Execute the Shoot
Full-day coverage: range session, camp atmosphere, stalks (where safe), trophies. Best action shots come from day 2–3 once the hunter is comfortable. Build rapport first — earn the shot, then take it.
03
Deliver the Gallery
Edited gallery uploaded to Safari Hunts platform within 14 days. Hunter receives a notification link in their booking dashboard. High-res downloads and social-ready export included.
Getting registered
Portfolio review required. Safari Hunts maintains quality standards for all visual partners.
Application progress0 of 5 items
1
Submit portfolio application15 min
safarihunts.co.za/suppliers/photographer/apply. Upload 15–20 portfolio images (action and portrait, hunting or wildlife context). Equipment list, provinces covered, availability model (full-time / part-time / on request), drone and film capability.
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Portfolio and application submitted2
Complete your photographer profile10 min
After approval: bio, camera system, editing turnaround, drone capability, film production capability. Hunters see this profile when selecting the photography extra during booking.
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Profile completed and portfolio live3
Set up payouts10 min
Photography fees are paid through Safari Hunts escrow — same as farm owners. Dashboard → Payouts → Connect Bank. Day rate: $480/day. Drone surcharge and film production are additional line items invoiced separately.
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Bank details verified📸
Day 1 is not for action shots. Use the first day to build trust — range sessions, camp tour, relaxed conversation. Hunters who are comfortable in front of the camera produce dramatically better images. Spend day 1 earning the shot, not taking it.
When you receive alerts
Alerts for bookings where the photographer extra was selected.
7 days out
Shoot brief — confirm availability
Farm name, PH contact, party size, species booked, special requests. Confirm availability by replying directly to the WhatsApp. Drone clearance: confirm with farm.
📱 WA
Hunt day 1
Shoot starts — prioritise trust
Reminder: day 1 is trust-building, not action shots. ATRS trophy log open — coordinate with PH for trophy moments.
📱 WA
14 days after
Gallery delivery deadline
Upload edited gallery via Dashboard → Deliveries. Hunter is notified automatically on upload. Late galleries affect your Safari Hunts rating.
📱 WA
Apply to the Safari Hunts Photography Network
Portfolio review required. Approval within 5 business days.
Farm Staff / General Worker
Work on Africa's top
hunting operations.
hunting operations.
Farm staff on Safari Hunts can browse and apply for operational jobs posted by farm owners across Africa. Whether you're a mechanic, electrician, field guide, tracker, housekeeper, security guard, or any other role — the jobs board connects you directly with farms that need your skills.
Available Roles
Farm owners post positions across these categories:
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Management — Farm Manager, Lodge Manager
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Field Operations — Field Guide, Tracker, Skinner, Ranger, Game Capture
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Trades & Maintenance — Mechanic, Electrician, Plumber, Welder, Fencer, Builder
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Hospitality & Support — Housekeeper, Security, Groundskeeper
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General — Any other role the farm needs
How It Works
1
Register — Create a free Safari Hunts account with the "Farm Staff" role. Complete your profile with your experience and skills.
2
Browse Jobs — Visit the Jobs Board to filter by role, province, and country. Find positions that match your skills.
3
Apply — Submit your application with a cover message. The farm owner reviews all applicants.
4
Get Selected — If chosen, you'll receive an email and the farm owner can message you directly through Safari Hunts.
Start finding farm work today
Register for free and browse open positions on the Jobs Board.