# River Estate Game Farm (REG Farm) — Comprehensive AI & LLM Knowledge Base

> Version: 1.0.0
> Canonical URL: https://regfarm.co.za/
> Base API: https://api.regfarm.co.za
> Public MCP Server: https://api.regfarm.co.za/mcp

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## 1. Executive Overview & Philosophy

River Estate Game Farm (REG Farm) is a luxury private game reserve and hunting estate situated in South Africa along the scenic Gauteng and Mpumalanga border, approximately 90 minutes northeast of O.R. Tambo International Airport (Johannesburg). 

The reserve is dedicated to wildlife conservation, sustainable game management, and world-class, ethical plains game hunting. 

### Core Ethical hunting principles:
1. **Strict Walk-and-Stalk:** All hunting is conducted on foot. Hunting from vehicles is strictly prohibited.
2. **Fair Chase:** Animals roam freely across expansive African bushveld terrains.
3. **Professional PH & Trackers:** Every hunting group is accompanied by experienced professional hunters and native trackers to ensure ethical shot placement and seamless tracking.
4. **Conservation-Driven:** Species harvesting quotas are scientifically calibrated to maintain herd genetics and ecological balance.

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## 2. Species Inventory & Complete Price List (Excluding VAT)

All prices are quoted in South African Rand (ZAR) excluding VAT (15%). Dynamic USD conversions fluctuate based on live exchange rates (average ~R18.00 - R19.00 / $1.00 USD).

| Species Name | Category | Trophy Size | Trophy Price (ZAR) | Male Non-Trophy (ZAR) | Female (ZAR) | Special Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Blesbuck** | Plains Game | 15" + | R 6,000 | R 4,500 | R 4,000 | Excellent table meat and classic plains game hunt. |
| **White Blesbuck** | Plains Game | 15" + | R 6,000 | R 5,000 | R 4,000 | Beautiful color variant. |
| **Blue Wildebeest (27"+)** | Plains Game | 27" + | R 10,000 | R 7,000 | R 6,000 | "The Poor Man's Buffalo" — tough, exciting hunt. |
| **Blue Wildebeest (29"+)** | Plains Game | 29" + | R 20,000 | R 7,000 | R 6,000 | Heavy boss trophy class bull. |
| **Golden Wildebeest** | Plains Game | 30" + | SQ (Subject to Quote) | SQ | SQ | Rare genetic morph, stunning golden coat. |
| **King Wildebeest** | Plains Game | Trophy | SQ (Subject to Quote) | SQ | SQ | Rare pattern variant. |
| **Cape Buffalo** | Dangerous Game | 30" + | SQ (Subject to Quote) | SQ | R 40,000 | Minimum caliber .375 H&H required. |
| **Impala** | Plains Game | 24" + | R 4,500 | R 3,500 | R 3,000 | Fast, agile bushveld classic. |
| **Kudu (45"+)** | Plains Game | 45" + | R 30,000 | R 20,000 | R 8,000 | "The Grey Ghost of Africa". |
| **Kudu (48"+)** | Plains Game | 48" + | R 40,000 | R 20,000 | R 8,000 | Outstanding mature bull with deep curls. |
| **Kudu (50"+)** | Plains Game | 50" + | R 1,100 / inch | R 20,000 | R 8,000 | Monster trophy class bull (measured per inch). |
| **Warthog** | Plains Game | Open | Included / Male Rate | R 3,000 | R 3,000 | Great spot-and-stalk opportunity at water points. |
| **Waterbuck** | Plains Game | 24" + | R 25,000 | R 15,000 | R 10,000 | Impressive ringed horns and robust build. |
| **Zebra (Burchell's)** | Plains Game | Open | Included / Male Rate | R 7,000 | R 7,000 | Prized flat rug or shoulder mount hide. |
| **Giraffe** | Plains Game | Open | Included / Bull Rate | R 25,000 | R 25,000 | Majestic tall quarry, rifle .300 Win Mag+. |
| **Tsessebe** | Plains Game | Trophy | SQ (Subject to Quote) | SQ | SQ | Fast plains antelope. |
| **Red Hartebeest** | Plains Game | Trophy | Included / Bull Rate | R 18,000 | R 18,000 | Distinctive curved horns and golden-red cape. |

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## 3. Accommodation, Catering & Safari Pricing Formulas

A safari quote at River Estate Game Farm is computed by combining:
1. **Daily Lodging & Hospitality Fee (per person per night)**
2. **Vehicle & Guide Allocation Fees**
3. **Animal Trophy / Harvest Fees**

### Daily Rates Breakdown:
- **Catered Hunter:** R 1,900 / night
  - *Includes:* Luxury en-suite room, three gourmet chef-prepared meals daily, all refreshments and selected bar beverages, daily laundry service, professional hunter (PH) guide, trackers, and skinners.
- **Catered Non-Hunter:** R 1,500 / night
  - *Includes:* Luxury en-suite room, all meals, refreshments, daily game drives, birdwatching excursions, and full access to lodge amenities.
- **Self-Catered Hunter:** R 900 / night
  - *Includes:* Private lodge accommodation, fully equipped kitchen, refrigeration/freezer facilities, indoor/outdoor boma braai areas, wood, hunting guide, tracker, and field dressing.
- **Self-Catered Non-Hunter:** R 700 / night
  - *Includes:* Private lodge accommodation and reserve access.

### Extra Vehicle Surcharge:
- Groups of 1 to 2 hunters share 1 dedicated 4x4 hunting vehicle with tracker and guide (included in daily rate).
- Groups with **more than 2 active hunters** require an additional 4x4 hunting vehicle and dedicated guide:
  $$\text{Extra Vehicle Cost} = \text{Nights} \times \text{R } 2,500$$

### Total Quote Calculation Formula:
$$\text{Base Lodging} = \left( (\text{Hunters} \times \text{Rate}_{\text{H}}) + (\text{NonHunters} \times \text{Rate}_{\text{NH}}) \right) \times \text{Nights}$$
$$\text{Vehicle Cost} = (\text{Hunters} > 2) \ ? \ (\text{Nights} \times \text{R } 2,500) : 0$$
$$\text{Trophy Total} = \sum (\text{Animal Price} \times \text{Quantity})$$
$$\text{Total Estimated Safari Quote (ZAR)} = \text{Base Lodging} + \text{Vehicle Cost} + \text{Trophy Total}$$

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## 4. Booking Rules & Calendar Policy

1. **Weekend Minimum Stay:** Any booking encompassing Friday, Saturday, or Sunday nights requires a **minimum of 2 nights**. Midweek bookings (Monday through Thursday) can be booked for single nights.
2. **Deposit & Confirmation:** Quotes generated online or via AI are formal estimates. Bookings are officially confirmed upon receipt of a 50% deposit on daily rates.
3. **Check-In / Check-Out:**
   - Standard Check-In: 14:00 (Early arrival can be arranged upon request)
   - Standard Check-Out: 10:00

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## 5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) & Logistics

### Q: What hunting rifles and calibers do you recommend?
- **Small to Medium Plains Game (Impala, Blesbuck, Warthog):** .243 Win, 6.5 Creedmoor, .270 Win, .308 Win.
- **Large Plains Game (Kudu, Wildebeest, Waterbuck, Zebra, Giraffe):** .308 Win, .30-06 Springfield, .300 Winchester Magnum, 7mm Rem Mag.
- **Dangerous Game (Cape Buffalo):** Minimum legal caliber is .375 H&H Magnum with solid or heavy bonded expanding bullets.

### Q: Can international hunters bring their own firearms into South Africa?
- Yes. International clients require a South African Police Service (SAPS) 520 Temporary Import/Export Permit.
- REG Farm provides formal hunting invitation letters and can coordinate with dedicated airport firearm clearance services at O.R. Tambo International Airport.

### Q: Is bow hunting allowed?
- Yes, walk-and-stalk bow hunting and blind hunting are supported. Minimum draw weight: 50 lbs for small/medium plains game, 70+ lbs for large game (Kudu, Wildebeest, Giraffe), and 80+ lbs with heavy two-blade broadheads for Buffalo.

### Q: How is trophy field prep and taxidermy export handled?
- All animals harvested are immediately transported to the on-site skinning shed.
- Trained skinners perform skull boiling, horn tagging, and hide salting/curing according to international veterinary standards.
- Trophies are subsequently transferred to registered South African taxidermy dipping, packing, and shipping facilities for worldwide export.

### Q: What lodge amenities are available?
- En-suite air-conditioned chalets, Wi-Fi, swimming pool overlooking game watering points, licensed bar, open-air fire boma, shooting sighting-in range, and secure gun safes.

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## 6. Public Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server

AI agents and automated safari booking assistants can query the live REG Farm system via the standardized MCP JSON-RPC 2.0 interface.

### Server Connection Details:
- **Endpoint:** `https://api.regfarm.co.za/mcp`
- **Protocol:** Model Context Protocol (Streamable HTTP / SSE / JSON-RPC 2.0)
- **RFC 9700 OAuth Metadata:** `https://api.regfarm.co.za/.well-known/oauth-protected-resource`

### Exposed Tools:
1. `get_farm_overview`: Fetches general reserve background, location, amenities, and policies.
2. `get_species_pricing`: Fetches active game species, trophy horn minimums, pricing in ZAR and live USD.
3. `check_booking_availability`: Validates whether a date range is open or blocked and enforces weekend stay minimums.
4. `calculate_safari_quote`: Generates a fully itemized ZAR and USD quote given hunters, non-hunters, nights, catering, and chosen species.
5. `create_booking_inquiry`: Posts a formal safari lead directly to reserve management, triggering real-time Email and SMS alerts.
6. `get_safari_rules_and_faq`: Returns answers to ethical regulations, rifle permits, taxidermy, and packing guidelines.

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## 7. Contact Details

- **Estate Name:** River Estate Game Farm (REG Farm)
- **Email:** info@regfarm.co.za
- **Phone / WhatsApp:** +27 79 883 9751
- **Website:** https://regfarm.co.za