Hopefield · West Coast · South Africa
Plains game, a 1,000-metre range and riverfront glamping — all about an hour from Cape Town International. Fly in, learn from a professional hunter, and hunt springbok and fallow deer the ethical way.
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from Cape Town International
private, fenced West Coast veld
shooting range, 100 m to 1 km
riverfront glamping + lodge
The First-Hunt Academy
Most outfitters expect you to arrive ready. We start at the beginning: safety, rifle handling and real confidence on the range — then a guided stalk with a professional hunter at your side.
01 · LEARN
Firearm safety, shot placement, wind and ethics — taught one-on-one before you ever step into the field.
02 · SHOOT
Build consistency from the bench to field positions. Rifles and ammunition supplied — no firearm import needed.
03 · HUNT
Walk-and-stalk on open veld with a registered PH, from first sighting through recovery, skinning and the story you take home.
Hunt packages
We focus on two species and do them exceptionally well. Every package includes meals, PH fees and field preparation.
South Africa’s national antelope. Fast, alert and found on open ground — a true test of patience and a clean, medium-range shot.
From US$400 per hunter
Our signature package for complete beginners: a full day of academy and range, then your first guided hunt.
From US$1,000 per hunter
Palmate antlers and a wary nature. A rewarding stalk through cover that rewards fieldcraft as much as marksmanship.
From US$799 per hunter
Non-hunting partners welcome at observer rates. Trophy fees, taxidermy and export handled on request — see FAQ.
We collect you at CPT. Around an hour later you’re on the West Coast with a drink in hand.
Safety briefing, rifle fit and range work until you’re consistent and confident.
An early start with your PH: glassing, stalking and one well-placed, ethical shot.
Learn field dressing, then share the venison around the boma that evening.
The Range
Steel from 100 m out to 1,000 m. Come for a hunting warm-up, a long-range course, or a private day with friends or your team.
Stay
Private riverfront glamping with a proper double bed, shower and fully equipped kitchen, and a lodge for meals, stories and the fire after a long day.
4 units · double bed, shower, fridge & fully equipped kitchen · 4-star standard
Dining, lounge & gun room
Farm-to-table, venison from the veld, Cape wines
Getting here
Leo Terra sits near Hopefield on the West Coast, roughly an hour’s drive north of Cape Town International. Add a hunt to a Cape Town holiday, or hunt in the morning and be at the V&A Waterfront for dinner.
Airport
Cape Town International (CPT)
Transfers
Private pick-up included in packages
Rifles
Supplied — or we assist with your import permit
Season
All year round
Yes. The First Hunt starts with safety and range training and only moves to the field once you and your professional hunter are confident. There is no pressure to take a shot.
No. Quality rifles, optics and ammunition are supplied, so there is no firearm import paperwork. Experienced hunters who prefer their own rifle can bring it and we assist with the South African temporary import permit.
Absolutely. Observers join at reduced rates and can enjoy the river, the range, nearby West Coast beaches and Cape Town day trips.
Meat is used at the lodge and by the farm. Trophies can be prepared, mounted and exported through our taxidermy partner on request.
Book online with a deposit to secure dates, or message us on WhatsApp. Prices can be shown in USD, EUR or ZAR. [Deposit and cancellation terms to follow.]
Check dates and book online, or talk to us on WhatsApp — we reply within the day.
