Welcome to Nick Bowker Hunting
Experience the thrill of authentic African hunting with Nick Bowker Hunting, based in South Africa’s spectacular Eastern Cape. With decades of professional guiding experience, Nick offers world-class plains game and Cape buffalo hunts designed for hunters of all skill levels. Every safari is personalized to ensure comfort, safety, and unforgettable memories — combining exceptional trophy quality with a deep respect for ethical, fair-chase hunting.
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Meet Nick Bowker
Nick Bowker is dedicated to providing a personalized and authentic African hunting experience. When you hunt with Nick, you and your group enjoy exclusive access to his privately owned hunting areas in the heart of South Africa’s Eastern Cape. There are no shared camps or competing hunting parties — just your team, your Professional Hunter, and the vast beauty of the African bush.
This exclusive approach allows for complete flexibility in your schedule, individual attention from your guide, and a relaxed, comfortable environment where you can fully immerse yourself in the adventure and spirit of African hunting.
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Nick’s unmatched hunting experience
Since the early 1990s, Nick Bowker has built an exceptional reputation as one of South Africa’s most experienced professional hunters. Operating from his base in the Eastern Cape, Nick has guided clients from around the world in the pursuit of Africa’s most sought-after plains game species, as well as the formidable Cape buffalo.
Over the years, he has hunted extensively across South Africa’s diverse provinces — from the rolling hills and valleys of the Eastern Cape to the rugged bushveld of Limpopo — mastering the unique demands of each terrain and the behavior of the game that inhabits them.
Nick’s experience extends beyond guiding. His deep knowledge of wildlife management, conservation practices, and ethical fair-chase hunting ensures every safari is not only successful but conducted with integrity and respect for the land and its animals.
Nick’s Guiding Style
Nick Bowker is known for his professionalism, deep field experience, and calm, confident approach to every hunt. Hunters frequently note his exceptional ability to read the terrain and anticipate game movement — a skill refined through decades of guiding in South Africa’s varied landscapes.
Nick is patient and methodical in the field, ensuring each hunter has the best possible opportunity for an ethical, well-placed shot. He takes the time to assess every situation carefully and adapts quickly to changing weather or animal behavior.
Beyond his expertise, Nick’s friendly personality, genuine enthusiasm, and easygoing nature create a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere throughout the safari — whether you’re on a focused stalk or unwinding around the fire at day’s end.
What Hunters Say
Hunters from around the world have shared outstanding reviews of their experiences with Nick Bowker Hunting across multiple trusted platforms, including:
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Across these platforms, hunters consistently praise Nick and his team for their professionalism, hospitality, and attention to detail. Reviews highlight the abundance and quality of game, the comfort of the accommodations, and the personalized approach that makes every safari memorable. Many hunters also emphasize Nick’s calm expertise in the field, his ethical hunting practices, and the welcoming, family-style atmosphere that defines every Nick Bowker safari.
A Legacy of Excellence
Nick Bowker Hunting is built on a proud family tradition that spans more than eight generations in South Africa’s Eastern Cape. Rooted in a deep respect for the land, wildlife, and the spirit of adventure, the Bowker family has been part of the region’s history since the early 1800s — when hunting was not just a sport, but a way of life.
Over the decades, the Bowkers have passed down their knowledge of the bush, their dedication to ethical hunting, and their passion for conservation. From these strong foundations, Nick Bowker has developed a world-class safari operation that combines traditional values with modern comfort and professionalism.
Today, hunters from around the world are welcomed to the Bowker lodge to share in this legacy — where every hunt is personal, every guest is treated like family, and every safari captures the timeless magic of the African wilderness.
Our Specialties
At Nick Bowker Hunting, we specialize in authentic, free-range hunting for Africa’s most iconic plains game species across the diverse landscapes of South Africa’s Eastern Cape. From kudu, impala, and gemsbok to eland, bushbuck, and Cape buffalo, our hunts take place on vast, natural terrain where wildlife roams freely — creating a true walk-and-stalk experience that reflects the essence of African hunting.
The areas we hunt are not high-fenced but rather enclosed by low, four-foot livestock fences designed to manage sheep and cattle movement. This means the majority of game species can move and roam naturally, resulting in a genuine, fair-chase environment. These properties belong to local farmers who, like Nick, balance both agriculture and outfitting, ensuring the land is managed responsibly and sustainably.
Whether you’re an experienced hunter or embarking on your first African safari, Nick Bowker and his team deliver personalized, ethical, and memorable hunts — guided by generations of experience and a deep respect for wildlife and the land.
