About Nick Bowker
Nick Bowker is the co-founder and majority shareholder of Nick Bowker Hunting and serves as director alongside his brother, Robert Bowker. He is responsible for the day-to-day operations at Hopewell Lodge, the family’s hunting base in Bedford, Eastern Cape.
A lifelong outdoorsman and conservationist, Nick obtained his professional hunting and guiding license in 1996 and has been guiding and outfitting ever since. His specialty is fair-chase, free-range plains game hunting, where he has built a reputation for professionalism, ethical hunting, and exceptional trophy quality.
In addition to his hunting career, Nick is a sheep and cattle rancher, born and raised on the family ranch, which has been in the Bowker family for five generations. He is also active in his local community—an enthusiastic golfer, former chairman of the Bedford Golf Club, and a respected member of the regional farming community.
For all hunts, bookings are managed through Bowker Hunting, the dedicated booking platform wholly owned by Robert Bowker, ensuring a seamless and transparent process for every client.
“I was born and raised on our family’s sheep farm near Bedford in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where my love for the outdoors and hunting began at an early age. At just six years old, I remember heading out with a .22 rifle alongside Mlungisi, hunting Rock Hyrax and monkeys during school holidays from boarding school in Grahamstown. Soon after, I graduated to hunting Springbuck, and my passion only grew.
More than 40 years later, Mlungisi still hunts with me, a testament to the lasting traditions and relationships built around the land. After completing my military service and college, I returned to the family business, deepening my involvement in both farming and hunting.
Hunting has truly become a family business. My wife, Elizabeth, takes care of catering at Hopewell Lodge, enthusiastically supported by our twin daughters, Lauren and Jessica, who are also keen hunters following in the family tradition.
I will always be available during your stay and your hunt at Hopewell Lodge, ensuring that every guest feels welcome, looked after, and part of the Bowker family.”
Nick Bowker
Nicks License’s and Memberships
- Nick’s Professional Hunting License or Guide License is available by clicking the link. Nick has an unrestricted license, allowing him to hunt all dangerous game.
- In addition, Nick has Dedicated Hunter status in South Africa.
- Nick is also a member of Safari Club International.
- Please take some time and listen to his podcast Focus on Hunting.
- Nick’s Outfitter License can be viewed by clicking on the link.
Nick Bowker is a director of Nick Bowker Hunting, a limited liability company formed in the Republic of South Africa. The company’s registration number is 2023/965995/07
Nick can be contacted at the company’s registered address, which is as follows:
Registered Postal Address
Nick Bowker Hunting (Pty) Ltd
24 Hope street
Bedford
Eastern Cape
South Africa
Registered Physical address
Hopewell Lodge Olivefountain Ranch Bedford 5780 Eastern Cape South Africa
Contact Details
Email info@bowkerafricanhunts.com
Tel +420 777 589 209 or +27 72 939 7902
Visit our contact page to book a hunt.