Bangzone - Dangerous Game Safari with plains game.
We will go over some bases from ground "0"
My thought on this is you should each have your own PH operating out of the same camp. And for best chance of success i would suggest you take both a rifle and bow on your first safari. Using your rifle 1st and bow secondary. Taking a buffalo with a bow is possible, however difficult.
You are concerned about your finances and who is not these days.
Bottom line for a 10 day DG safari before you pull the string or trigger is per couple. $15,500+
Airfare start at about $2,000 each for round trip.
For added days and or connections - Motels and meals are extra depending on where you stay and eat.
PH fees for DG is approximately $1,000 a day and 10 days would be $10,000
PH fees for PG is approximately $450 a day and 10 days would be $4,500
Non hunter daily fees will starts at approximately $150 a day and moves up depending on lodge accommodations so starting at $1,500
Below are a few of the more popular plains game animals and approximate trophy fees, i will list a few and there are too many to cover.
I should note that different areas have different rates depending on availability. That where country and outfitter come into play.
You may be should look at a packaged deal offered on AH.
Trophy Fees
DG - Cape buffalo starts at about $3,500 and goes up
PS - Starting point and up
Sable - $3,500
Eland - $2,000
Waterbuck
Nyala
Kudu - $1,500
Cape or red hartebeest $1,000
Zebra
Black Wildebeest
Blue wildebeest
Bush buck
Bleesbuck - $500
Warthog
Impala
Now if you have additional air charters the price goes up.
You will find that doing your research you will find some PH's that own there own high fence ranches that are able to offer you a better rate, you will just have to seek them out.
Have you considered a cull cape buffalo cow or bull safari and then on to plains game? that could be an option for you.
Thank you for the advice guys. I should have clarified we are looking for a Safari where we can take a wide variety of plains game species while still having some what of luxury accommodations. The buffalo would be more or less the primary option if available and in our price range.