How to Check Packages, Pricing, and Booking for a Leithen Valley Hunts Safari

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Start with the Packages and Price list page on leithenvalley.com to review hunting rates, then confirm availability and reserve by phone at 833-248-6869 or through the site's "Reserve Your Spot" request. Before you commit, check the seasons pages and current specials (the site lists June–July specials and a Young Hunters Program), and decide which species you're after — Red Stag, Fallow Buck, Tahr, or Chamois — since that shapes both timing and package choice.

Step 1: Review the packages and price list

The site's pricing entry point is the "Packages and Price list" link (leithenvalley.com/price-list-hunting-rates/). Open it first to see how hunts are bundled and what rates apply.

When reading the list, note:

  • Which species each package covers — the property hunts Red Stag, Fallow Buck, Tahr, and Chamois.
  • Whether accommodation is included — the lodges (Maungawera Lodge and Tahr Camp) are presented as part of the experience, but confirm what each package includes rather than assuming.
  • Party size and guide ratios — guides are named individually (Stefan Hope, Rachel Stewart, Jake Phillips), which suggests guided hunts; check how many hunters per guide a package assumes.

The site does not publish rates directly on the homepage, so the price list page is the only place to get actual figures. Don't treat any number as final until you've confirmed it with the outfitter.

Step 2: Match your trip to the seasons and specials

Timing drives both price and success. The site separates Seasons as its own section and flags June–July specials — worth checking if your travel window is flexible, since specials typically mean different rates or inclusions than standard packages.

Two land areas matter for planning:

  • Stag country: 10,000+ acres of private land
  • Tahr country: 30,000+ acres of private land

If Tahr or Chamois is your priority, ask which season and which camp (Tahr Camp vs. Maungawera Lodge) applies to your dates. The Young Hunters Program is a separate offering — relevant if you're booking for a younger hunter, and worth asking about eligibility and dates directly.

Step 3: Confirm what's included in lodging and guiding

The lodges are described as luxury accommodation with first-class amenities, and a guest testimonial (Kenneth Luschei, California) notes daily bed-making and meals — useful signals, but testimonials aren't a substitute for the package terms. Before booking, confirm:

Question Why it matters
Which lodge or camp applies to my dates? Maungawera Lodge and Tahr Camp serve different hunts
Are meals and local beverages included? The site emphasizes homecooked food and hospitality
How many hunting days does the package cover? Determines total cost and tag/species limits
What happens if weather cancels a day? Fair-chase hunting on 40,000+ acres is weather-dependent

Step 4: Book through the stated channels

Two routes are given on the site:

  1. Phone: 833-248-6869 — the fastest way to confirm dates, species availability, and current rates.
  2. Reservation request: the "Reserve Your Spot!" call-to-action on the homepage.

Have ready: your preferred dates, target species, number of hunters, and whether anyone in your party qualifies for the Young Hunters Program. Expect to discuss deposit terms and cancellation policy by phone — the site doesn't publish these, so ask explicitly.

Common sticking points

  • Rates aren't on the homepage. Go straight to the price list page; don't estimate from the marketing copy.
  • Specials change. June–July specials are seasonal — confirm they still apply to your dates rather than assuming.
  • Species availability varies by season. Tahr and Chamois hunts are tied to specific terrain and camps; Stag and Fallow Buck hunts run on the stag country. Ask which is realistic for your window.
  • Booking is human, not instant. This is a family-run outfitter (three generations, 35+ years in business), so plan for a conversation rather than an online checkout.

For a first pass, read the price list, pick a season and species, then call with specific dates — that sequence gets you a firm quote fastest.