Elite Hunting Outfitters began with a simple mission: to honor the tradition of hunting while delivering world-class, unforgettable experiences.
What started on a crisp autumn morning in the early 2000s soon evolved into something greater. Founders Joe Cooper and Vorster Du Randt shared a vision — to create an outfitter that didn’t just offer hunts, but crafted journeys that would stay with clients forever.
From our headquarters deep in the Florida Everglades to the wild, untamed beauty of South Africa, our reach has grown. By partnering with Vorseter Du Randt, a seasoned professional hunter and proud South African native, we have seamlessly combined local knowledge with American ownership and operations — ensuring every adventure is both authentic and expertly managed.
Today, Elite Hunting Outfitters stands as a bridge between continents and cultures, delivering bucket-list hunts guided by passion, precision, and purpose. Whether it’s your first safari or your next chapter in the field, we’re here to deliver the hunt of a lifetime.
Discover the thrill of big game hunting in South Africa’s Northern Cape with fully tailored adventures designed around your dreams. Our expert South African guides lead unforgettable hunts for both plains and dangerous game — including the Big Five. Stay comfortably at our scenic base camp, enjoy local day trips, and pursue your quarry across South Africa and beyond. Wherever your hunt takes you, we’re ready to make it happen.
Spanning 1,000 acres of oak hammocks, fruit trees, palmettos, and wetlands, our family-owned ranch offers some of Florida’s most spectacular terrain and native wildlife. Backed by over 50 years of hunting and guiding experience, we welcome hunters, wildlife enthusiasts, and those simply seeking a true country escape. Whatever brings you here, Devil’s Garden promises an unforgettable experience.
At Elite Hunting Outfitters, we believe true hunters are also stewards of the land. From day one, our mission has gone beyond delivering world-class hunts — it has been about preserving the very wild places and species that make these experiences possible.
That’s why ethical and sustainable hunting practices are woven into everything we do. Our commitment starts in the field, where our professional guides lead with respect for the game and the environment. Every hunt is approached with mindfulness, ensuring that our pursuit of the wild never comes at nature’s expense.
But our responsibility doesn’t end there. Through partnerships with respected conservation organizations and active involvement in habitat restoration efforts, we work year-round to protect ecosystems and support local communities. Whether it’s maintaining balanced populations, contributing to anti-poaching initiatives, or educating hunters on ethical practices, we take pride in making a positive impact.
For us, sustainability isn’t a trend — it’s a promise. One that ensures future generations will have the same opportunities to experience the thrill of the chase, the quiet of the dawn, and the unforgettable connection to the land.
Elite Hunting Outfitters is more than a gateway to adventure. We are caretakers of tradition and defenders of the wild — today, tomorrow, and always.
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I’m Joe Cooper, co-owner of Elite Hunting Outfitters. My journey began in South Florida, where I started hunting at age six in the cypress swamps and oak hammocks, pursuing wild boars, whitetail deer, Osceola turkey, and alligators.
Over the years, my passion expanded to the ocean, where I became one of Florida’s top freedivers, winning numerous spearfishing competitions, exploring remote waters around the world and even breaking world records that are still in my name today.
After college, I returned to land-based hunting, living independently on my family’s ranch in rural Florida. My life changed during my first trip to South Africa, where I felt an incredible connection to the land, as if it had always been home. Now, my mission with Elite Hunting Outfitters is to share this passion and unforgettable experiences with others in the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa.
I am a proud co-owner of Elite Hunting Outfitters, based in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where I grew up on a farm in the mountains of the Pearston area. As a child, I developed a deep passion for hunting, which has been a constant in my life. At just four years old, I had the privilege of taking my first kudu. After shooting that bull, I knew at that young age that I want this to be my job one day.
I grew up guiding with my dad which began my journey in hunting and guiding that lead to earning my professional hunters license in 2016. Today, I am fortunate to call the outdoors my office.
In addition to my professional pursuits, I am happily married and the father to a baby boy. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to raise him in an environment where he can experience and be part of nature firsthand.
I’m Joe Cooper, co-owner of Elite Hunting Outfitters. My journey began in South Florida, where I started hunting at age six in the cypress swamps and oak hammocks, pursuing wild boars, whitetail deer, Osceola turkey, and alligators.
Over the years, my passion expanded to the ocean, where I became one of Florida’s top freedivers, winning numerous spearfishing competitions, exploring remote waters around the world and even breaking world records that are still in my name today.
After college, I returned to land-based hunting, living independently on my family’s ranch in rural Florida. My life changed during my first trip to South Africa, where I felt an incredible connection to the land, as if it had always been home. Now, my mission with Elite Hunting Outfitters is to share this passion and unforgettable experiences with others in the breathtaking landscapes of South Africa.
I am a proud co-owner of Elite Hunting Outfitters, based in the Eastern Cape of South Africa, where I grew up on a farm in the mountains of the Pearston area. As a child, I developed a deep passion for hunting, which has been a constant in my life. At just four years old, I had the privilege of taking my first kudu. After shooting that bull, I knew at that young age that I want this to be my job one day.
I grew up guiding with my dad which began my journey in hunting and guiding that lead to earning my professional hunters license in 2016. Today, I am fortunate to call the outdoors my office.
In addition to my professional pursuits, I am happily married and the father to a baby boy. I feel incredibly blessed to be able to raise him in an environment where he can experience and be part of nature firsthand.
Elite Hunting Outfitters delivers unforgettable guided safaris across South Africa, crafted for those who seek more than just a trophy — they seek the experience. Rooted in tradition, driven by passion.
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