The Experience
An Authentic African
Hunting Experience
Africa is not merely a destination — it is a feeling. A rhythm. A calling that reaches deeper than words.
At Bateleur Hunting Safaris, we invite you into an experience shaped by vast landscapes, time-honoured traditions, and a profound respect for the wild. Located near Douglas in South Africa’s Northern Cape, where the Orange River breathes life into open plains and riverine corridors, we offer a rare balance of authenticity, comfort, and ethical hunting.
Led by seasoned professional hunters, every safari is curated to be more than a hunt — meaningful, respectful, and unforgettable.
Our Philosophy
More Than a Hunt, It’s a Relationship
At Bateleur, hunting is not a transaction — it is a connection. Guests arrive from across the world as clients and leave as family.
Our approach blends professional excellence with genuine African hospitality, ensuring every safari is personal, immersive, and thoughtfully executed.
Non-hunting partners, corporate groups, and observers are warmly welcomed. Each stay is tailored to individual interests, ensuring time in camp, in the field, or exploring the region is equally enriching.
From early-morning stalks to evenings around the fire, every detail is designed with care, authenticity, and purpose.
Storytelling
Conservation, Legacy & Unforgettable Moments
Southern Cross Productions captures the soul of every safari — the stillness, the anticipation, and the moments that last a lifetime.
Experienced. Passionate. Professional.
Meet the Team
Mattie Lotter
Outfitter & Professional Hunter
A passionate hunter with over 16 years of experience, Mattie has guided hunts across Limpopo, North West, Northern Cape, and Mozambique. For him, hunting is a calling shaped by the land, its people, and the wildlife they protect.
Mattie believes the true challenge lies not only in the shot, but in creating moments that become lifelong memories — emotional, respectful, and unforgettable.
Annelize Heyneke
Lodge Manager & ChefAnnelize oversees lodge operations with a passion for hospitality, ensuring guests feel welcomed and cared for while enjoying exceptional, locally inspired cuisine.
Marilize Lotter
Experiential Travel CoordinatorMarilize curates exclusive day trips and bespoke experiences, ensuring non-hunting days are as memorable and enriching as time spent in the field.
Jacques Kellermann
Professional HunterWith over 33 years of experience hunting across Africa, Jacques specialises in dangerous game and plains game. A valued member of the Bateleur Hunting Safaris team, he is dedicated to ethical hunting and exceptional experiences for international clients.
Dawie Jacobs
Professional HunterWith 18 years of experience, Dawie is a highly skilled Professional Hunter specialising in both plains game and dangerous game.
Coenraad Scheepers
Professional HunterA full-time Professional Hunter for over 18 years, Coenraad is known for his expertise in leopard hunting with hounds, extensive experience across Southern Africa, and a traditional, respectful approach to ethical hunting.
De Wet Nell
Professional HunterRaised on a working farm, De Wet brings a lifetime of bush experience to his work. He specialises in plains game and dangerous game hunting, guided by traditional values, calm confidence, and deep respect for wildlife.
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Let us build your Bateleur experience
Tell us whether you are coming for hunting, accommodation, weddings, videography, or a broader escape — and we will shape the right itinerary around you.