ABOUT US

Hi there, welcome to our page.

I’m Debbie Vermaak, and I’m happy to share our story with you. Growing up in Ellisras, South Africa, I was surrounded by the beauty of nature and the thrill of the hunt. Weekends, School holidays and Christmas times we’ve spend on the family farm a few miles South from town with my grandfather. He not only planted corn, quinces and peanuts, had his own full functional dairy from which he supplied the town of fresh milk, but he was a wise and experienced hunter as well.

He taught me the importance of respecting and preserving the natural world. Going for a swim in the river, Sourcing clay on the Malemane riverbanks, testing our “clay-lat” throwing skills, Crafting clay oxen by hand, learning how to milk a cow and going for a hunt with grandpa was some of the many adventures we went on. I believe my love for the bush and African Game developed because of these experiences growing up.

My husband Jan and I met, became best friends, and eventually tied the knot in 2012. We share a passion for the bush, African game, and art. Jan’s upbringing in Potgietersrus (now Mokopane) and Ellisras instilled in him a deep love for the bushveld, and he’s an incredibly talented artist.

Our journey in taxidermy began in 2013, and we’ve been hooked ever since! We’ve honed our skills, learned from each other, and developed a style that’s uniquely ours. Jan’s attention to detail and artistry are unmatched, while I love connecting with clients and making sure every trophy is treated with love and care.

During the Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, we took a leap of faith and turned our passion into a business. We founded Something Africa Taxidermy, and it’s been an incredible journey so far!

We’re all about creating exceptional quality products and services that make our clients smile. Our team is like family, and we work together to ensure every trophy is a masterpiece. We’re proud of our reputation for quality and service, and we can’t wait to share our passion with you!

So, what’s our process like? We take approximately 10-12 months for mounted trophies and 4-6 months for dipping and disinfecting. We work closely with each client to make sure their vision comes to life.

Thanks for joining us on this journey! We can’t wait to meet you and share our passion for taxidermy and the great outdoors.