EricS,
When I went in 2014. My plane ticket was $1700. I think gun permits and various fees were $250 or so. The total cost of the 8 day - 5 animal hunt with Kudu was $3500. I added the Wildebeest. If you squeezed real hard and got a cheaper flight you could do it for less. Taxidermy can add up. I did 4 shoulder mounts and a rug. I waited until I was 54 and had the kids through college and the house paid for. Hopefully you can do it someday.