Born and raised in Africa, Otto Bousema has hunting in his blood. He grew up in a family where the hunt was not merely a pastime, but a way of life, passed down through generations. For decades, he has walked the game trails, tracked Africa's most elusive species, and mastered the skills that only time, patience and a deep respect for the land can teach.

As a licensed Big Game Professional Hunter, Otto combines youthful strength with seasoned expertise. He knows the rhythms of the African wilderness: the early-morning calls of the francolin, the shifting winds before dusk, the subtle signs left in the dust. His knowledge of the bushveld is not from books, but from a lifetime of living it.

“For Otto and his family, hunting is not a sport. It is a heritage.”

Family and Christian values are at the core of his life. A devoted husband and father of two, Otto believes hunting is more than the pursuit of game. It is about tradition, heritage, conservation, and sharing the wild in a way that enriches both hunter and habitat. Guests do not arrive as clients; they leave as friends.

With Otto on your side, your hunt will be tailored entirely to you. He works with skilled local trackers whose knowledge of the bush is unmatched. Whether you seek Africa's great spiral-horned antelope or dangerous game, Otto will lead you with dedication, professionalism and a true hunter's spirit.

Est. 1992: the year Otto was born. The hunting came soon after.

Step into a landscape that has changed little over centuries, where the bushveld stretches endlessly beneath the vast African sky. Here the land belongs to nature alone. You will track herds of kudu and eland, and watch buffalo roam with majestic calm, all under the guidance of experts who know every path, every spoor and every nuance of the bush.

This is not a park, nor a stage for commercial spectacle. It is your wilderness: private, intimate and alive with the rhythms of nature. Each safari is tailored to you.

Hunting here is both an adventure and a responsibility. You move with the land, honouring its inhabitants while supporting a tradition that has safeguarded Africa's wildlife for generations.

The story of hunting in Africa stretches back more than a century. In 1909, Theodore Roosevelt embarked on his celebrated safari, later recounted in African Game Trails. It was not merely a hunt, but a meticulous exploration of Africa's wildlife and wilderness, inspiring generations to come.

When you hunt with us, you are not entering a commercialised experience. You are partaking in a living tradition, one that honours the old ways while embracing a profound responsibility. In modern Africa, the professional outfitter is at the very heart of conservation. Each ethical hunt helps keep wilderness safe from poaching and encroachment.

A single safari sustains many livelihoods: trackers, skinners, guides, camp staff, drivers and cooks. The meat from your hunt nourishes families who depend on it.

[What COBS does specifically, for example anti-poaching, meat distribution, local employment and local sourcing, in Otto and Carmen's words.]

The Hunter's Lodge is fully staffed and designed for comfort and convenience in the bush. Private cooks prepare each meal, including the game you have taken, from kudu to zebra, so you can savour the fruits of your hunt.

Meals are shared with Otto and his family, creating a truly personal and authentic bush experience. After a day tracking across the bushveld, relax around the campfire, sharing stories and the quiet magic of the African night.