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How to Contact Us and Book Your Hunting Safari
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Booking and Payment
- No deposit required – payment is made at the end of your hunt, typically by card. All major credit cards are accepted.
- Dates are confirmed by email, and bookings are immediate once agreed.
- Airline reservations:
- For bookings made more than eight months in advance, flight confirmation is needed around the eight-month mark.
- For bookings made within eight months of the safari, airline reservations must be confirmed within 2–3 weeks to secure your dates.
- Package hunts run for eight days, excluding arrival and
- departure days. Bookings are typically scheduled in three monthly blocks:
- 1–10
- 11–20
- 21–30
(Exact dates may vary slightly depending on availability.)
How to Get to Us
Getting to Nick Bowker Hunting and Meyrick Bowker Safaris is convenient and straightforward — your African adventure begins with an easy journey through South Africa’s well-connected travel network.
- Fly to Johannesburg
Start your trip with an international flight to Johannesburg (O.R. Tambo International Airport), South Africa’s main gateway and the hub for most international arrivals. - Connect to Port Elizabeth (Gqeberha)
From Johannesburg (or Cape Town), take a short domestic flight to Port Elizabeth, located in South Africa’s scenic Eastern Cape province. - Personal Airport Pickup
Upon arrival, Nick or Meyrick Bowker — or one of their team members — will personally meet you at the Port Elizabeth Airport and drive you to your hunting lodge, either Hopewell Lodge or Thornkloof Lodge.
The journey from Port Elizabeth to the lodges takes approximately two hours, offering beautiful views of the rolling Eastern Cape hills, wildlife-rich valleys, and open farmland along the way. By the time you arrive, you’ll already have a taste of the landscapes that make this region one of the finest hunting destinations in Africa.
Getting to Garland Hunting Safaris and Brendan Moorcraft
To reach Garland Hunting Safaris, guests take a short connecting flight from Johannesburg to East London, where Brendan Moorcroft personally meets you at the airport.
From there, enjoy a scenic one-hour drive to the lodge, perched high above the Kubusi Valley. The journey offers a beautiful introduction to the Eastern Cape’s rolling hills, valleys, and bushveld, culminating in your private safari destination.
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- Hopewell Lodge is located just outside the charming farming town of Bedford, a historic settlement known for its friendly community and scenic countryside.
Hopewell Lodge on Google Earth
Meyrick Bowker Safaris
- Thornkloof Lodge lies in the same region, between Bedford and Grahamstown (Makhanda), nestled among the picturesque hills and valleys that characterize this part of the Eastern Cape.
Both lodges are ideally positioned in prime hunting country, offering easy access to a variety of terrain and abundant game species — the perfect setting for your South African safari.
Garland Hunting Safaris – Brendan Moorcroft
Garland Hunting Safaris is located approximately 110 km inland from East London in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
After flying into East London, guests travel inland past the historic town of Komga before heading deeper into the scenic bushveld and valleys that lead to the lodge.
The final stretch takes you into remote, unspoiled safari country — setting the tone for an authentic African wilderness experience.
Garland Hunting Safaris on Google Earth
Travel Information
- Connecting flight Johannesburg – Port Elizabeth
- If traveling with rifles, we recommend the 10:30 am Airlink flight from Johannesburg to Port Elizabeth, arriving around noon. Use the same mid-morning flight for your return.
- If not carrying rifles, you may choose any airline with a similar mid-morning arrival time.
- Travel assistance
- We recommend Gracy Travel, specialists in hunting travel to Africa. They handle flights, rifle permit paperwork, and all logistics.
- Overnight in Johannesburg
- If an overnight stay is required, we suggest City Lodge, located just 300m from International Arrivals at OR Tambo International Airport.
- Rifle permits
- If Gracy Travel is not assisting with your rifle permits, we recommend Henry Durheim, who ensures all permits are in order for your hunt.
- Email: henry@riflepermits.com
- Website: www.riflepermits.com
Additional Resources
See our guide for planning and preparing for your first African Hunting Safari.
Contact Information
Contact us via email at info@bowkerafricanhunts.com
Contact us via phone / text or WhatsApp
+ 420 777 589 209 or
+27 72 939 7902
Why Book Your Hunt With Us
- Fixed, All-Inclusive Pricing – No Surprises One clear price covers everything from start to finish—no hidden fees or unexpected add-ons.
- No Deposit Required
Book with confidence. You only pay at the end of your hunt. - See Exactly What to Expect
Watch dozens of recent full-length hunts on YouTube—real clients, real experiences, real results. - Independent Reviews You Can Trust
Verified feedback from hunters on multiple international hunting platforms. - Transparent Taxidermy and Shipping
Fixed taxidermy prices and a fully transparent shipping process from start to finish.
Our Address
Registered Physical Address
Hopewell Lodge Olivefountain Ranch Bedford 5780 Eastern Cape South Africa
Registered Postal Address
Nick Bowker Hunting (Pty) Ltd 24 Hope street Bedford 5780 Eastern Cape South Africa
We are looking forward to welcoming you to South Africa!
A typical days hunting
- Up at dawn for a cup of coffee and a snack.
- Set off to our hunting area for the targeted species.
- All hunting areas are within half an hour’s drive.
- Generally, we will target the brush-dwelling animals such as the spiral horns in the very early mornings and late evenings when they come out to graze.
- We would target Plains Game animals during the day as they are easier to find.
- Many hours are spent glassing animals before mounting a stalk on a selected quarry, so a high-quality pair of binoculars is a must.
- Typically, we find an elevated position and glass the surrounding valleys in search of a Trophy.
- We would then set up a plan and begin our stalk.
- Alternatively, we may try and set up an ambush.
- Generally, return for a big brunch around 11h30.
- Sometimes we will take packed lunch and be gone for the whole day.
- Out again in the afternoon hunting.
- We have dinner around a fire, discussing the days hunting and making plans for the next day.
