I disagree.

A Zimbabwe tuskless or cow hunt costs between US$5000 to US$10,000 for one or two cow elephants. No taxidermy costs. Pay for airfares and hotel before and maybe after plus some taxes. Use a drive in with PH option rather than a charter flight. That cost me US$200 last hunt rather than probably $2000 for a charter. I prefer driving anyway.

Sometimes there are cape buffalo hunts at similar prices too. Add taxidermy/dip and packing costs. Save on taxidermy but doing skull mounts.

End of season specials. The weather is not as comfortable, but sometimes a whole bunch of extras are available on quota and cheaper than usual, without a whole bunch of additional days needing to be purchased.

Attend some safari shows, some auctions have some hunts which are good, with good operators and at very good prices.

My next hunts will probably be one of the two above - ie end of season or deals on safari auction.

Tipping! Tip like a local. A tip sould be a gift nit income. And not try to be impress everyone with your wealth. Especially if you don't have it, like me!

Yes it is necessary to save for it, but a six figure income is not needed.

Play lotto like me, only way I will ever go on a 21 day Tanzania Safari.