With a combined total in excess of 80 years professional hunting experience between us we understand the vital ingredients for a challenging, successful and memorable African hunting safari. With Zimbabwe as our home, we are in the trenches and on the ground where the action happens.
Things work very differently in Africa and you need someone with local knowledge and expertise as to how things work. Everything from attaining hunting licenses, best times to hunt, accessing hunting areas, suggested rifle calibers and the best location to secure the trophy you desire.
The Johnsons have been hunting in the western part of Zimbabwe since the mid 80's , Guav accompanying Johnnie during school holidays on safaris , and his childhood dream became a reality in 2019 , to have exclusivity to this classic safari area.
When you come to Africa to have the safari of a life time, you want it to run smoothly and be totally hassle free. We do just that for you. Africa is our home and we are passionate about it. We have the utmost respect for wild areas, wildlife that inhabit them and we believe in ethical, fair chase hunting, miles from any fences.
We will give you the classic African hunting experience
Hunting has been in Johnnies blood since early childhood. At boarding school he hid a rifle under his beds mattress and any free opportunities he had he got out into the bush where he hunted birds , small antelope and Kudu. During Johnnies years with the police he was appointed an Honorary Officer for the department of National Parks whe
Hunting has been in Johnnies blood since early childhood. At boarding school he hid a rifle under his beds mattress and any free opportunities he had he got out into the bush where he hunted birds , small antelope and Kudu. During Johnnies years with the police he was appointed an Honorary Officer for the department of National Parks where he assisted with PAC (Problem Animal Control) involving the hunting of Elephant , Lion and Buffalo. He turned his passion into his profession in 1981. Over the last 46 years he has conducted hunting safaris throughout Zimbabwe and adventured into Mozambique.
Awards: Best Sable 2001.
Magazines:. SCI Magazine, The Hunter Magazine, Wild en Hond (German Publication), NOBnKYYE (Bulgarian Publication).
Hunting Countries: Zimbabwe, Mozambique
Guav's passion for hunting was fueled by being fortunate enough to grow up in a hunting camp on the banks of the Nuanetsi River in the south eastern Zimbabwe. His school holidays were spent hunting plains game and accompanying his father (Johnnie) and his clients on hunting safaris throughout Zimbabwe. From a very early age Guav knew th
Guav's passion for hunting was fueled by being fortunate enough to grow up in a hunting camp on the banks of the Nuanetsi River in the south eastern Zimbabwe. His school holidays were spent hunting plains game and accompanying his father (Johnnie) and his clients on hunting safaris throughout Zimbabwe. From a very early age Guav knew that he was going to be a professional hunter. He has now been hunting professionally for 24 years.
Guav has also hunted in Bolivia, France , Cameroon, Zambia and the United States.
Magazines: Safari Magazine, Sports Afield, Petersens Hunting, Rifle Shooter, Hunters (Spanish Mag), Hunt Report and Safari Times.
Books: Tracks Across Africa and Buffalo By Craig Boddington.
TV Shows: Tracks Across Africa with Craig Boddington and Jim Shockey's Hunting Adventures
Awards: Best Dangerous Game Taken Outside of Zimbabwe - Forest Elephant (2014), Best Elephant , Best Elephant average , Best Animal shot outside Zimbabwe - Eland.
Movies: Death on the Savannah by Big Bore Productions, SCI promo with Mike Rodgers Jnr. Safari In Cameroon by Stilian Kidrev.
High Profile Clients: Craig Boddington, Jim Shockey , Warren Parker, Herb Atkinson, Mike Rodgers Jnr, Bill Stratton, Jose Madrazo, Mark Buchanan.
Hunting Countries: Zimbabwe, Cameroon, Zambia
Darren was born in Zimbabwe and grew up on a farm in southern Matebeland. As with so many children growing up on farms , from a very early age , fishing and hunting became a passion. After completing his schooling at Plumtree High School he followed his instincts and started a hunting apprenticeship with an operator who had camps in the
Darren was born in Zimbabwe and grew up on a farm in southern Matebeland. As with so many children growing up on farms , from a very early age , fishing and hunting became a passion. After completing his schooling at Plumtree High School he followed his instincts and started a hunting apprenticeship with an operator who had camps in the Zambezi Valley as well as in Matebeleland. Darren obtained his Zimbabwean Professional Hunters License in 1999 and since then has been hunting mostly in Zimbabwe, Mozambique and recently in Uganda.
Hunting Countries: Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Cameroon and Uganda