New Zealand Safaris - Tahr

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HIMALAYAN TAHR

One of the most sought after alpine trophies in the world

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AUTHENTIC SAFARI HUNT

NEW ZEALAND SAFARIS

Personal, professional...the hunt of a lifetime!

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THE EPIC

RED STAG

One of the world's most prized trophies, growing the largest antlers
of any animal in the world for their body size.

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YOUR OUTFITTER

JIM GIBSON

A seasoned and established hunter and your host.

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New Zealand Safaris offers world class trophy hunting and professionally guided non hunting adventures

Jim Gibson has earnt the reputation for New Zealand Safaris as being one of the highest quality Outfitters in New Zealand. As professional New Zealand hunting outfitters we have exclusive access to privately owned high country wilderness mountain properties in New Zealand which are unmatched in the industry. The aim to give you an unforgettable experience be that hunting, adventure tours, sight seeing or lodge accommodation. New Zealand Safaris offers premier big game hunting, including the “monster” red stag and tahr, as well as amazing fishing and wing shooting. As a small, family run business built from the ground up our goal is simple, provide professionally guided hunting and adventures, convenient and high quality accommodations, and a high level of service during your stay with one of the country's top professional New Zealand hunting outfitters. High quality hunts over high turn over hunts.

2025 Hunt Special

INCLUDES: 

~ Trophy Fees for 1 Red Stag  
~ Trophy fees for 1 Fallow Buck or Bull Tahr 
~ Rifle and Ammunition 
~ 5 Days Lodging and Meals
~1 Hunter and 1 Non-hunter
~ Beer and Wine
~Trophy & Game Meat Preparation 
~Trophy Delivery to Taxidermist

$12,000 USD
*Conditions apply. Available dates 2025 May-July. Additional trophies, upgrades, days, hunters and non-hunters may be added. 

Email jim@newzealandsafaris.com for details!

  • "If we knew New Zealand Safaris was going to be this good we would have come years ago!"
    James & Karen Kemp, Texas

New Zealand Safaris

Founded by New Zealand Hunting Outfitter and Guide Jim Gibson, he's spent a lifetime building personal relationships with private landowners to give you access to a hunting experience you’ll never forget. They are, in a word...spectacular. Thousands of acres, world class scenery filled high quality game.

Located in Fairlie in central South Island, New Zealand Safaris primary hunting lodge, All Seasons Lodge, is within 5 to 30 minutes of our hunting properties…and 20 minutes to an hour to major New Zealand sightseeing attractions.

In close proximity to so many sightseeing opportunities, we can help you tailor your hunting experience to include fun activities for family and non-hunters that will be truly memorable. We’ll pair you with an experienced local sightseeing guide to build your itinerary, allowing you to go at your own pace and see the sights relevant to you.

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FEATURED MEDIA & PRESS

Featured on "The Edge Abroad"

Jeff Coyle, co-host of the Edge joined us in New Zealand with a film crew to shoot with us. The adventure was featured on the Wild Television network's newest show, "The Edge Abroad" that began airing in 2018 on Wild TV in Canada and the Pursuit Channel in the U.S.

Featured on "Rawhide"

New Zealand Safaris was featured on Wild TV's "Rawhide" show with Jordan Walsh and Jeff Coyle! If you missed the full episode, watch the full segment here. Jordan Walsh, co-host of "Rawhide" joined us in New Zealand with a film crew to shoot his hunt with us.

New Zealand Safaris offers you one of the most diverse hunting experiences you will find on Earth.

Everything from tropical coastlines, rugged mountain peaks and fertile river valleys cloaked in dense forests. Each environment providing some of the best free range wild game, and fair chase hunting to be found anywhere. Our specialty is genuine hunting safaris, game stalked on foot, ATV or 4x4 to access some of New Zealand’s most iconic private land. No resort style multi-group cramped lodges. Your hunt is yours alone.

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Jim Gibson

Professional Hunter (Owner)

“With us, you’ll experience a truly customized hunting experience and discover the best of what New Zealand has to offer in the privacy of your own hunting party.” ~ Jim Gibson

NZ Telephone +64 27 430-3876 Fairlie, South Canterbury New Zealand

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PARTNERS & ASSOCIATIONS

With 95% of our hunters coming from the US, it's important to us to give back. New Zealand Safaris is proud to contribute an estimated $350,000 to conservation efforts in the US through various programs.

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