Elevate Your Legacy: Professional Taxidermy Services

"When you need Africa alive, you need a Hunters Heart signature."

At Hunters Heart Taxidermy, we prioritize accessibility and precision. We believe that preserving your memories should be as seamless as the hunt itself, which is why we’ve streamlined our process to stay connected with you every step of the way.

Seamless Integration: Starting your project is simple. You can appoint us directly through the Hunters Heart Taxidermy website by Registering Online.

Personalized Care: To ensure a premium experience, we assign a dedicated team member to your portfolio. This specialist serves as your single point of contact, providing expert guidance and regular updates to ensure your vision is captured perfectly.

Timelines & Transparency: Taxidermy orders have an estimated turnaround time of approximately 14–18 months; however, this timeframe is an estimate only. Production scheduling is determined by the size and complexity of each order, as well as overall order intake. Larger or group orders may require additional time due to their scope and complexity. All orders are completed with the utmost care, with efficiency balanced against our commitment to the highest standards of quality. A deposit, finalised mounting instructions, and receipt of all trophy items are required before an order may enter production. The estimated turnaround period excludes December, as our workshop closes during the festive season to allow for an annual shutdown.

Custom Taxidermy

Signature Artistry & Custom Mounts

We don’t believe in “standard.” Every trophy is unique, which is why we sculpt and resize every form to fit the specific anatomy of your skin. Our strict Quality Control Department ensures muscle definition, hide texture, and eye expression are anatomically perfect.

Dip & Pack

Expert Raw Preparation

For clients choosing to mount their trophies closer to home, our Dip & Pack service offers a 3-month completion guarantee. We ensure all skins and horns are cleaned and disinfected according to State Veterinary regulations, providing a pest-free, top-quality base for your local taxidermist.

Import & Export

Global Logistics & Proactive Tracking

We eliminate the “double-handling” of data packs. By managing the logistics in-house with our dedicated freight partners, we guarantee the fastest turnaround time in Africa. No delayed paper trails—just a timed schedule and optional shipment insurance for total peace of mind.

Free Trophy Collection

We offer complimentary trophy collection across South Africa for your total convenience. Simply contact us or use the Hunters Heart App to schedule a pickup once your safari is complete. Our team conducts a rigorous on-site inspection with your Outfitter to ensure all trophies are properly tagged, in good order, and officially recorded in our register. Once back at our facility, we process all professional hunting documentation and notify you immediately via email of their safe arrival.

Expert Skinner Training

Hunters Heart Taxidermy provides exclusive training for Outfitters to ensure the highest standard of field preparation. This value-added service focuses on precision techniques that protect the integrity of your trophies from the very first cut. Each participating skinner receives a professional set of knives and intensive hands-on instruction. Upon completion, they are awarded a Hunters Heart Certificate, empowering outfitters with skilled staff and ensuring your trophies receive world-class care in the field.

Field Storage Prep

The quality of your final mount depends heavily on how trophies are handled and stored immediately after the hunt. To guarantee a premium end-product, we offer a specialized service to disinfect and sanitize trophy handling facilities to strict taxidermy standards. With the permission of the Outfitter or Professional Hunter, our team cleans these storage areas during collections or pre-season visits. This proactive approach prevents pest damage and ensures your trophies remain in peak condition.