Plains game
Open country, long stalks
Classic Northern Cape plains game across open ground, river bush and rolling hills.
Success rate: very high.
Fair chase · Plains game · Buffalo
Hunting safaris where two rivers meet
Authentic field experiences shaped by ethical hunting, professional guidance and the landscapes of the Northern Cape.
“You arrive as clients and leave as family.”
Our philosophy
A relationship, not a transaction
Choose how you’d like to experience Bateleur: through hunting, fishing, wingshooting or a combination of all three, and partners who don’t hunt have day experiences of their own. Every experience is tailored around you, with personalised guidance from our experienced team.
Bateleur is an ethics-led outfitter. Every hunt is fair chase, conducted with respect for the animal and the land, and planned around conservation rather than numbers.
Expect professional standards in the field and a relaxed, authentic feel back at Bateleur Lodge. We take a limited number of guests each season so that every safari stays personal, whether this is your first hunt or your fiftieth.
Africa is calling
Out on the open plains
Springbok moving across the wide-open plains of the Northern Cape. When the herd starts moving, you don’t rush it, you take it in.
27 seconds, filmed in 4K in the Northern Cape. We can film your own hunt too.
The game
Plains game & buffalo
We offer a diverse selection of plains game and dangerous game across riverine areas, open plains and rolling hills, giving each hunt its own character and challenge. Most safaris are combination hunts, planned with your PH around the species you are after. The full species list and trophy fees are in the 2026 price list further down this page.
Dangerous game
Buffalo, hunted properly
With dangerous game the focus is on a quality pursuit of mature animals, not a quick result. Your PH sets the pace and calls the shot.
Emphasis: mature animals, fair chase.
How we hunt
Earned on foot, fair chase
- Walk-and-stalk
- Follow spoor and wind on foot through river bush and broken ground until you are close enough for an ethical shot.
- Spot-and-stalk
- Glass the plains and hillsides from a vantage point, then plan the approach and make it on foot.
Both are fair chase. Every hunt is planned around the species, terrain and conditions of the day, with your professional hunter guiding each step. The focus is not only on the pursuit, but on a respectful, rewarding and memorable experience in the field, so first-time hunters are as welcome as old hands.
Beyond the rifle
River & wing
Two great rivers meet in Bateleur country. Add a day on the water or a walked-up shoot to your safari, or come for these alone.
Orange River fishing
A relaxed change of pace and time on the water. Each outing is shaped around the conditions, the location and the experience level of the group, rewarding for seasoned anglers, unhurried for anyone simply after a peaceful day outdoors.
- Yellowfish
- Catfish
- Carp
- Mudfish
Wingshooting
Walked-up bird hunting in season, guided with the same focus on safety, respect and ethical practice as every Bateleur hunt. Each outing is shaped by the terrain, the conditions and the movement of the birds, challenging for experienced shots, enjoyable for first-timers.
- Seasonal geese
- Guinea fowl
- Pheasant
Firearms
Bring your own, or hire ours
From the field
Days on the hunt
Gemsbok 
Springbok 
Scimitar oryx 
Wildebeest 
Barbary sheep 
Kudu 
Zebra 
From the hide 
Springbok 
Blue wildebeest 
Last light
Your professional hunters
Decades of experience
Every hunt is led by a professional hunter who reads the wind, the spoor and the light, and who will tell you honestly when a shot is right and when it is not.
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Mattie Lotter
Outfitter & Professional Hunter
16+ years in the field
A passionate hunter with over 16 years of experience, Mattie has guided hunts across Limpopo, North West, the Northern Cape and Mozambique. For him, hunting is a calling shaped by the land, its people and the wildlife they protect.
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Jacques Kellermann
Professional Hunter
33+ years in the field
More than three decades of hunting across Africa, for both dangerous and plains game.
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Dawie Jacobs
Professional Hunter
18 years in the field
A seasoned hunter of plains and dangerous game.
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Coenraad Scheepers
Professional Hunter
18+ years in the field
A full-time PH known for leopard hunting with hounds and a traditional approach in the field.
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De Wet Nell
Professional Hunter
Raised on a working farm, he specialises in plains and dangerous game.
Rates
What is included
Daily rates and trophy fees are in the 2026 price list below. When you enquire, we put them together in a tailored proposal for your dates and group.
Included
- Your professional hunter and trackers
- Luxury en-suite lodge accommodation
- Meals at the lodge, including game and venison dishes
- Complimentary daily laundry
- Guidance with your SAPS 520 firearm permit
- Field preparation of trophies
Not included
- International and domestic flights
- Private charter or Kimberley transfer
- Trophy fees (per animal, see the 2026 price list)
- Rifle and ammunition hire
- Dip-and-pack, taxidermy and shipping
- Gratuities
2026 price list
Rates & trophy fees
Every trophy fee, daily rate and extra for the 2026 season, on the same price sheets we send our guests. Tap a sheet to read it full size, or download the whole list as one PDF.
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The full 2026 price list
All six sheets in one PDF · 3.6 MB
- Prices are in US dollars.
- Deposits are non-refundable, but can be moved to other available dates.
- Prices follow current exchange rates and may change.
Hunting questions
Before you book
Anything else? Ask Mattie directly, you will always get a personal reply.
More in Plan Your SafariI have never hunted before. Can I still come?
Yes. First-time hunters are very welcome, our professional hunters teach as they guide, from practice on the range to the stalk itself.
Which species can I hunt?
Plains game such as kudu, gemsbok, springbok and wildebeest, plus buffalo. The full species list and trophy fees are in the 2026 price list on this page, which you can also download as a PDF.
Can I hunt more than one species?
Yes. Combination hunts are the norm, most guests hunt several species on one safari, planned with their PH.
What hunting methods do you use?
Walk-and-stalk and spot-and-stalk, always on fair-chase terms.
Can I bring my own rifle?
Yes, on a SAPS 520 temporary import permit. We guide you through the paperwork and refer you to permit specialists. Rifles and ammunition can also be hired instead.
Can non-hunters come along?
Absolutely. Partners and family can join the hunt as observers, or spend the day on nature drives, fishing, cultural visits and other day experiences.