African trophy taxidermy, crafted to be lived with.
Taxidermy, dip and pack, tanning and export crating by Tim Olwage, at the bench since 2001. For hunters in South Africa and from around the world.
Treasuring Your Memories.
- 25 years
- Tim's experience in taxidermy
- 40 species
- on our price list
- Export ready
- taxidermy, dip and pack, crating and documents
- 1000+
- jobs completed
Read it on Bowker’s siteBowker African Hunts names Timoland among
the most trusted names in South African taxidermy services.
Treasuring Your Memories
Every trophy holds a story.Ours is to keep it true.
A trophy is the memory of a stalk, a morning in the field and the people you shared it with. At Timoland Taxidermy we treat it that way. Tim personally oversees every project, and you are involved in the decisions that matter: the pose, the habitat and the finish.
We are an independent studio in Bathurst, in the Eastern Cape between Gqeberha and East London. We welcome trophies from hunts anywhere in South Africa, and international clients can work with us entirely from home.
Meet Tim Olwage
What we make
From the field to your wall, under one roof
Taxidermy, skulls, skins and replicas, plus dip and pack, crating and export documentation, all handled from our studio in Bathurst.
Taxidermy
Shoulder mounts, wall and floor pedestals, and full body mounts for small, medium and large game.
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Dip & Pack
Preparation and treatment of trophies for export.
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European Mounts
Cleaned and finished skulls, skulls on shields, and engraved or carved options.
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Rugs & Skins
Tanned skins and rugs, with felt backing and leather edging where required.
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Replica Work
Fish replicas and specialised reproduction work.
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Custom Bases & Displays
Rocks, vegetation, groundwork, custom pedestal displays and combination mounts.
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Trophy Restoration & Repairs
Repairs, touch-ups and restoration of existing mounts.
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Crating & Export
Professional crating, export documentation, and collection of trophies from outfitters.
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Recent work
Signature work
Engraved skulls and one-off pieces
Alongside traditional mounts, we make engraved and carved skulls, combination mounts with more than one animal, and unique displays for specialised projects. Tell us what you have in mind.
Engraved wildebeest skull Made in our studio in Bathurst
How we work
From the field to your wall
- 01
Talk it through
Tell us the species and what you have in mind. We send the price list and advise on the finish that will suit the trophy and the space.
- 02
Design together
We agree the pose, the expression and any habitat or base with you before work begins. Your input shapes the piece.
- 03
Craft
Tim and his team work on your trophy in our studio in Bathurst, with Tim personally overseeing every stage.
- 04
Finish by hand
Eyes, skin tones and fine detail are painted and airbrushed by hand until the piece looks the way you remember it.
Tim Olwage
Born in Zimbabwe. Raised on farms. A taxidermist since 2001.
Tim grew up hunting, fishing and, by his own admission, collecting dead snakes in bottles. That curiosity became a career: sixteen years helping build one of South Africa's leading taxidermy studios, processing thousands of trophies, before opening Timoland in 2023.
- 2001 Learning the craft
- 2004 Building a leading studio
- 2020 Back to the land
- 2023 Timoland Taxidermy
Passion
A lifelong love of wildlife, from farm childhood in Zimbabwe to the workbench today.
Dedication
Every trophy carries a memory. We give it the attention to detail that deserves.
Professionalism
High standards of craftsmanship and clear, honest communication from first call to handover.
Integrity
You are involved in the decisions: pose, habitat and finish are agreed with you, not for you.
The showroom
See the work in person in Bathurst
Finished mounts are on display at our studio at Hillside Farm, Bathurst. If you are hunting in the Eastern Cape or travelling the coast, come and see the quality up close.
01Where is Timoland Taxidermy?
Our studio and showroom are at Hillside Farm, Bathurst, Eastern Cape, South Africa, between Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth) and East London.
03What kinds of mounts can I choose?
Shoulder mounts (standard, semi-sneak, upright and custom poses), wall and floor pedestal mounts, full body mounts for small, medium and large game, European skull mounts, rugs and flat skins, fish replicas, and custom combination displays.
05Do you work with international hunters?
Yes. We handle the South African side of getting trophies home: collecting or coordinating trophies from your outfitter, dip and pack, professional crating, and the required export documentation, ready for onward shipping.
07Can I see your work in person?
Yes. Our showroom in Bathurst displays finished mounts. Visit us to see the quality of our work first-hand.
09Who will work on my trophy?
Tim Olwage has worked in taxidermy since 2001 and personally oversees every project, working with his team in Bathurst.
02Which animals do you mount?
Our price list covers 40 species, including kudu, buffalo, eland, gemsbok, sable, roan, nyala, impala, springbok, zebra, giraffe, wildebeest and warthog. We have also mounted lion, leopard, rhino, hippo, crocodile, hyena, ostrich and game fish. These are not on the price list, so ask us about them.
04How do I get your prices?
Request our price list on the price list page, by WhatsApp or by email. Prices are listed per species and per finish.
06Can you repair or restore an old mount?
Yes. We do repairs, touch-ups and restoration of existing mounts. Send us photos of the mount and the damage on WhatsApp or by email.
08Which hunting outfitters do you work with?
Bowker African Hunts in the Eastern Cape lists Timoland Taxidermy as one of its taxidermy partners, describing us among "the most trusted names in South African taxidermy services". If you hunt with another outfitter, your trophies can still come to us; just get in touch.
Ready to talk about your trophy?
Tell us the species and the finish you have in mind. We will respond promptly with the price list.