Tips – FAQ

Our OVINI EXPÉDITIONS teams and our local partners handle the formalities. This service is not included in the price and may be payable locally in some countries.

Everything is listed in our program descriptions. Generally, it includes a dedicated French-speaking sheep guide, the organization of the hunt, one animal, local transfers, meals and accommodations, initial trophy preparation, etc. This varies depending on the destination, and all details are provided in our descriptions.

We can advise you on the equipment to pack in your backpack.
You’ll find a detailed and indicative list in the expedition guides.

Again, the length of your stay depends on the type of hunt you choose: 9 days (5 days of hunting) for wild boar in Tajikistan and red deer in Argentina, 4 days (3 days of hunting) for mouflon or chamois in France, 12 days (including 6 days of hunting) for Marco Polo hunting in Tajikistan… These durations vary depending on the destination and the game: they are detailed in our program descriptions.

International flights to the destination country are not included. Certain domestic flights, licenses and taxes for certain species, local hunting permits in some countries, hunting liability, assistance, and cancellation insurance, gratuities, meals and hotels before and after the hunt, the loan of a rifle (FBT equipped with a scope), a video of your stay upon request, in some areas trophy preparation, taxidermy and bleaching, trophy transport from the hunting area, veterinary certificates, CITES international permits, and transport to the client’s country of residence are also not included.

ALL these additional charges are discussed and disclosed during the booking process and vary depending on the country and the game.

We can organize activities during the hunt with a guide/interpreter: visits, spa treatments, hikes.

Of course, your companion can also follow the hunt as a spectator under the conditions stipulated for the expedition.

Tips are used to reward the local guides for the quality of service (meal preparation, quality of the horses or transfers, game-rich hunting area, quality trophy, etc.). Our local contacts don’t operate like we do; they need motivation to give their best. Tips vary depending on the destination and are quoted at the time of booking.

A deposit of 50% of the total cost of the hunt is required upon booking.
Cancellation: Due to the nature of our business and the limited number of places available, deposits are non-refundable.

Chalet, cabin, bed and breakfast, yurt, tent, refuge, lodge, hotel… Accommodation options are closely linked to the game being hunted and the hunting territory. As for comfort, it also varies depending on the area. Even if it’s basic, the Ovini Expeditions teams ensure you benefit from the best possible conditions available on site. One thing is certain: you will always receive a warm welcome.

We can create a video of your trip for you upon request.
Price: €3500

Depending on the game and destination, we offer trophy preparation (we butcher the animal and salt the hide), taxidermy, transport of the trophy from the hunting area, veterinary certificate, CITES international clearance, and worldwide shipping. 

(This service is not included in the base price.)

Example: Initial trophy preparation on site. We butcher the animal and salt the hide.

When you book your expedition, we will send you a registration form to sign, and a 50% deposit of the total hunting cost is required.

You can send an email through our contact page.
We respond very quickly.

You can send an email through our contact page.
We respond very quickly and send detailed program information sheets with prices and hunting conditions.
We are then available to discuss your plans by phone or instant messaging (such as WhatsApp or Telegram).

Anyone can hunt in the mountains, but physical fitness influences the choice of hunting area.
We do everything we can to organize expeditions in ideal conditions, tailored to each participant’s abilities. Some destinations are more challenging, however, and we are available to discuss this with you. The difficulty level of each trip is also detailed in our program descriptions.

Bringing your own firearm is not mandatory, and we can lend you one on-site, sighted in and equipped with optics, for an additional fee.

Hunting Liability Insurance
If you have “Hunting in France” insurance with worldwide coverage, please check that it covers the country you are visiting. If not, please contact your insurance company or us.

Assistance/Repatriation Insurance
Most of you have one or more Assistance/Repatriation insurance policies included in your own contracts. If not, please contact your insurance company or us.

Cancellation Insurance
Cancellation insurance is not mandatory. If you pay with a VISA Premier card, you have Assistance-Repatriation and Cancellation insurance through your Visa card (you should contact your bank to find out the exact coverage provided). In all cases, we ask that you provide us with the relevant documentation.

CANCELLATION
Due to the nature of our business and the limited number of places available, deposits are non-refundable.

Our network of official appraisers can handle the appraisal of your animal.

Yes, simply book your trip with us for an additional fee.