Professional Hunters – Meet the Team

Game 4 Africa is a second-generation family-run Hunting Outfitting Company.  John, who has over 50 years hunting experience and has paved the way for his two sons, Colin and Wikus, who continue the Coetzee family legacy.

Game 4 Africa family has a reputation built on honesty, fair chase, safety of the clients, ethics, and good sportsmanship. We strive to present our hunting clients with the perfect memory and an exceptional hunting experience.

The quality of our hunted trophies has been carefully managed through many years of professional game management and conservation. Come and experience an unforgettable African Hunting Safari experience with Game 4 Africa.

Wikus & Brittany Coetzee

Wikus Coetzee, also known as ‘Wik’ started hunting at the age of 5 years old and it has been his passion ever since. He obtained his professional hunters license at the young age of 17 years old.

He has quickly built up a reputation of getting clients excellent trophies and now 10 years later is Game 4 Africa’s main Professional hunter. 

His calm and patient hunting approach together with his trained eyes enable him to always put the client in a good hunting position, and to find the best quality trophy possible.

Colin & Clare Coetzee

Colin Coetzee also started his hunting career at a very young age. Guiding and being around clients is his passion.

He approaches every hunting safari as a new challenge. Colin strives on ensuring clients (hunter and non-hunter) every need is taken care of, so that they can experience a truly memorable African Safari.

Colin regularly uses our Family phrase, ‘We were born to hunt.’

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John Coetzee

John Coetzee is an avid hunter with over 50 years of experience.

He is definitely one of the most skilled and knowledgeable hunters in the industry.

Not only guiding clients, but also hunting on a personal level is a weekly occurrence for him.

Born and raised in the Eastern Cape Bushveld he knows every square inch of the hunting grounds and is one of the best in the business.

Lionel Wicks

Lionel is a veteran Professional Hunter who has got many years of experience behind his name.

He has grown up in the area, and is fluent in the native Xhosa language. He has been guiding for Game 4 Africa for 20+ years and has become part of the family.

His passion for hunting and guiding is tangible and Lionel does everything at 120%.

Lionel loves telling all his hunting stories around the camp fire with a cold beer in hand. 

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Don Laaks

Don is extremely knowledgeable in the bush. He is an excellent all-round professional hunter as he is not only a good hunter but also a very good game ranger.

His knowledge with animals, trees and birds is second to none. Don is also an avid bow hunter and is experienced at hunting not only plains game species but also guiding clients on Cape Buffalo with the bow.

Don is also very good with family safaris making time for the non-hunters in the field and also a fantastic Bar Man.

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