In this episode of This is Africa Podcast, Andy sits down with Guav Johnson, a Zimbabwean professional hunter forged by the land he grew up on. From a childhood spent tracking game with his father and brother, to guiding clients through the unforgiving jungles of Cameroon, Guav’s life is a story of hard lessons, close calls, and deep-rooted respect for the wild. He speaks openly about near-death encounters, the brutal realities of hunting in remote Africa, and what it means to truly survive out there. This is a raw conversation—about life in the bush, the war against poaching, and the fragile future of Africa’s wildlife. It’s not romantic. It’s not sugar-coated. It’s the truth from someone who’s lived it. This is Africa.

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Welcome to another thrilling episode of This is Africa, The Podcast! Today, we're live from Safari Club International Convention in Nashville, Tennessee. Join us as we chat with the iconic Bill Hober, a revered figure in the safari industry and a guns and ballistics expert. Bill dives into his journey from a simple upbringing to becoming the patriarch of Swift Bullets. Discover how necessity led to innovation as Bill explains the evolution of Swift’s famous A-Frame and Scirocco bullets, and why they are unmatched in the field. Whether you're a seasoned hunter or a newcomer, you'll learn why Swift bullets have become the trusted choice for professional hunters worldwide. Don't miss the fascinating tales and expert insights in this episode!

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Strap in for a wild ride in this episode of This is Africa, The Podcast as we sit down with one of Africa’s most seasoned professional hunters—Butch Coaton. Born and bred in the Zimbabwean bush, Butch has carved out a legendary career spanning 38 years, flying and hunting across Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, Tanzania, and South Africa.

With over 100 leopard hunts under his belt, Butch doesn’t just tell stories—he lives them. From near misses with elephants to charged encounters with buffalo and cats that disappear like ghosts, this episode is a front-row seat to the kind of action you won’t find in any safari brochure.

Butch opens up about how the industry has changed, what it takes to manage vast wild territories, and the gritty reality of life behind the rifle and yoke of a bush plane.

This one’s raw, real, and full of bushveld grit.

Hit play. This is Africa.

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