A TRUE SOUTH AFRICAN EXPERIENCE
Luxury Hunting Safari in South Africa
2000 hectares of African wilderness, guided by professional hunter Oliver Basch.
The Bellevue Hunting Experience
Hosted personally in the Limpopo bushveld — where your safari is designed around you, not a schedule.
2 000 hectares of authentic bushveld
- One-on-one guided hunts
- Limited number of hunters each season
This Is Not Just a Hunting Trip
If you are travelling to Africa for a hunting safari, you are not simply looking for an outfitter. You are looking for something that feels personal. Unrushed. Authentic. A place where the hunt is not treated as a transaction, but as an experience that unfolds naturally, at the right pace, in the right environment. For many hunters, this is not just another trip.
It is the hunt of a lifetime.
From the moment you arrive, everything is designed to feel considered and personal.
No competing
vehicles.
No competing
vehicles.
No pressure to move from
one opportunity to the next.
Bushveld Accommodation
The Lodge
Limpopo is widely regarded as one of South Africa’s most beautiful bushveld regions. Open landscapes, natural wildlife corridors, and peaceful surroundings create an environment where guests can truly relax and reconnect.
This is not a rushed destination. It’s a place where days unfold naturally, where mornings are quiet and unhurried, and where the bushveld sets the pace.
The space, privacy, and natural beauty are what bring guests back to Bellevue season after season.
Why Hunters Choose Bellevue
Not every hunting safari in Africa is the same. And if you have started looking seriously, you will have noticed that. Some safaris feel rushed. Structured. Focused on numbers rather than the experience. Bellevue was built differently.
A Safari Designed Around You
Your time in Africa is limited.
Which is why your safari is conducted on a strictly one-on-one basis.
Just you, your professional hunter Oliver Basch, and the space to hunt at a pace that feels natural.
A Private Bushveld Experience
Bellevue spans approximately 2 000 hectares of Limpopo bushveld.
Not a confined property, but a landscape where the hunt unfolds properly.
Open plains. Natural movement corridors. Thick bushveld.A terrain that requires patience, awareness, and experience.
Guided Personally
Your safari at Bellevue is personally guided by Professional Hunter Oliver Basch, who brings extensive experience, a deep understanding of the bushveld, and a strong commitment to ethical hunting.
Each hunt is conducted on a strictly one-on-one basis, ensuring a personal and focused experience. Experience in the bush is not only knowledge. It is judgement.
Knowing when to move. When to wait. When to take the opportunity, and when not to. That understanding shapes the entire experience.
A Limited Number of Safaris Each Season
Each Season. Bellevue hosts only a select number of hunters each season. Not as a marketing point, but as a decision. To ensure every safari remains personal, focused, and consistent in quality.
The Bellevue Experience
The Bushveld Hunting Experience at Bellevue
When you step into the veld at Bellevue, the first thing you notice is the quiet. The property includes a mixture of thick bushveld, open plains and natural corridors where animals move naturally through the terrain.
Safari Day Timeline Block
A Day in the African Bushveld
Before first light, the lodge is still. Coffee is served quietly as the bushveld begins to wake, with no rush, only a quiet understanding that the day has begun. You step out into the cool morning air as the first light touches the horizon, the veld calm, open and unpredictable.
Sunrise
The Morning Hunt
You move into the bush on foot with your professional hunter and tracker. At first, it feels slow. Then everything sharpens. Conversation fades and your senses take over, with every sound beginning to matter.
Tracks are picked up, fresh in the sand, and the pace changes. What was once a walk becomes a pursuit. The wind shifts and you adjust, moving closer with each step as your focus narrows and the moment builds.
Your heartbeat is no longer steady. Every step matters and every second counts. When the moment comes, it happens quickly, clear, focused and decisive. This is what hunters travel across continents for, the part no one can truly explain, only experience.
Midday at the Lodge
By late morning, you return to the lodge and the intensity begins to fade. The pace shifts, replaced by a slower rhythm as the bushveld settles into the heat of the day.
A relaxed bush brunch is served, and stories from the morning are often shared and replayed. At times, conversation comes easily, and at others, the quiet is just as welcome.
The rest of the day is yours to enjoy. Whether resting, sitting beside the pool, or simply taking in the stillness of the bushveld, it’s a time to unwind and let the experience settle in.
Bush Brunch
Afternoon Hunt
The Afternoon & Sundowners
As the heat fades, the bushveld changes once again. The light softens and wildlife begins to move, bringing a different rhythm to the veld.
The afternoon carries its own energy, more patient and calculated, but no less intense. Opportunities appear when least expected, and once again the moment demands focus.
As the sun sets, everything slows. Drinks are prepared in the veld, and a quiet moment unfolds as you take in the endless African horizon.
Evenings at Bellevue
Evenings are unhurried at the lodge, with dinner often served around the fire beneath the African sky. It’s a time to slow down, relax, and take in the atmosphere of the bushveld.
Stories from the day are shared, from close calls to perfect moments, the kind that are told again long after the trip has ended. Conversation flows easily as the fire burns and the night settles in.
There is no schedule to follow, only the experience.
Sundowners & Fire
Sunrise
Bush Brunch
Afternoon Hunt
Sundowners & Fire
More Than a List of Species
The Species You Came to Africa For
This is not about moving from one animal to the next. Each hunt is approached individually. Because the experience is not defined by how many species you hunt, but by how each one is pursued.
A Personal Safari
Some hunters arrive with a clear goal.
Others prefer to let the experience unfold.
Your safari is shaped around you.
Available Species at Bellevue
- Kudu
- Buffalo
- Blue Wildebeest
- Impala
- Blesbuck
- Saddleback Blesbuck
- Bushbuck
- Bushpig
- Steenbuck
- Warthog
- Wildebeest – Golden
- Nyala Bull
- Waterbuck
- Zebra
- Giraffe
- Impala – Common
- Impala – Black
- Impala – Blackback (Saddleback)
- Impala – Whiteflank
- Red Hartebeest
- Wildebeest – King
- Eland
- Jackal (Black-Backed)
- Klipspringer
- Ostrich
- Oryx
- Oryx – Golden
- Porcupine
- Sable
- Springbuck
- Waterbuck
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I travel to Bellevue?
Most hunters arrive via Johannesburg, where you are collected and transferred to the lodge.
Is it safe to travel?
Yes. With planned transfers and guidance, the process is straightforward and well-managed.
Do I need my own rifle?
You may bring your own, or use quality rifles available at the lodge.
What about permits?
We guide you through everything required.
When is the best time to hunt?
May to August, depending on your preference.
What happens after the hunt?
We assist with trophy handling and export through trusted partners. Most of our international clients are first-time visitors to South Africa, and are often surprised by how simple the process becomes once everything is properly planned.
If you have a question that isn’t covered here, feel free to contact us directly.
Your African Hunt Begins Here
If you are considering a hunting safari in South Africa, we invite you to contact Bellevue Hunting Safari to begin planning your experience.
This is not simply a hunt. It is the rhythm of Africa. Sunrise stalks, bushveld silence, and evenings around the fire.
Explore Beyond Bellevue
Things To Do
Located just outside Thabazimbi, the Marakele Animal Sanctuary offers a more intimate wildlife experience, where guests can encounter a variety of rescued predators and smaller animals. The sanctuary provides insight into conservation efforts, with the unique lion mobile experience standing out as a memorable highlight during your stay in the bushveld.
Sun City and The Lost City offer visitors a wide range of entertainment and leisure activities, including a world-class casino, luxury resorts, golf courses, restaurants and a water park. Located within driving distance of Bellevue Hunting Safari, Sun City is one of South Africa’s most well-known destinations and provides a lively contrast to the peaceful bushveld surroundings.
Adventures with Elephants offers visitors the opportunity to experience Africa’s largest land animals up close. Guests can interact with these magnificent animals through guided encounters and learn more about their behaviour, intelligence and role in the African ecosystem. It is a memorable experience for visitors who wish to connect with wildlife beyond the hunting safari.
Marakele National Park forms part of the South African National Parks system (SANParks) and lies less than an hour’s drive from Bellevue Hunting Safari. The park is home to an impressive variety of wildlife, including the Big Five as well as wild dog and spotted hyena. Visits to the park can be arranged for guests wishing to explore more of the surrounding African wilderness.
Fishing trips can be organised on the nearby Crocodile River or surrounding dams. These waters are home to several species including carp, blue kurper (tilapia), bass and barbel (African catfish). It provides a relaxing way to spend time in nature while enjoying the tranquil bushveld environment.
For golf enthusiasts, several well-known golf courses can be reached from Bellevue Hunting Safari. These include Gary Player Country Club, The Lost City Golf Course, Zebula Golf Estate and Spa, Elements Private Golf Reserve and Thabazimbi Golf Club. These courses offer visitors the chance to enjoy a round of golf surrounded by the unique scenery of the South African bushveld.
Experiences That Strengthen Relationships
Guided Game Drives
Bellevue offers guests the opportunity to experience the beauty of the African bushveld through guided game drives across our expansive 2,000-hectare property. Travelling in an open safari vehicle, guests explore the veld at a relaxed pace while taking in the landscapes, wildlife and natural rhythm of the bush.
The drive moves through wide savannah plains, ancient camelthorn trees and natural bushveld habitats where a variety of plains game, birdlife and other wildlife can often be observed. Along the way, your guide shares insights about the land, animal behaviour and the unique ecosystem of the Limpopo bushveld.
Game drives are especially memorable in the early morning as the bush awakens, or in the late afternoon when the golden sunset transforms the landscape. During evening drives, guests often pause in the veld for traditional African sundowners — a relaxed moment to enjoy a drink while watching the sun set over the bushveld.
Plan Your Safari
Start the Conversation
At some point, a hunting safari becomes more than just an idea. It becomes something you either experience, or continue postponing.
This Is Where It Begins
At some point, the idea of an African hunting safari becomes more than just a thought. For many hunters, the question is not if, but when.
A Limited Season
Bellevue hosts a limited number of hunters each season. If you are considering the journey, the next step is simply to start the conversation. There is no pressure, just clarity.
What Happens Next
We’ll discuss your preferred dates, understand your hunting goals, and outline a safari suited to you. From there, you decide at your own pace.
Contact us
Location
- Thabazimbi, South AfricaS24°31'29.4, E027°07'01.6, Elev: 912.46m
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