A Scotch for Joof…
‘Today I learned of the passing of a good friend, mentor, and legend. Joof Lamprecht was forged from one of the most diverse and, at times, most unforgiving landscapes on the planet. He epitomized the qualities that make a man a man. He was true, strong, and fearless. He could be as hard as the […]
My Country, My Pride!
Seldom does a publisher give one complete carte blanche to write an article, so when Richard Lendrum did exactly that when inviting me to write the Country Guide for the Focus on Namibia edition of the African Hunting Gazette – I simply couldn’t resist that intro! Just last year, Namibia was the first African country […]
A Grass Roots Solution: Helping Rural Children and Saving our Wildlife
Optimists might call this idea €˜live and let live’ – the cynics would most likely refer to it as €˜keeping you friends close, but your (potential) enemies even closer’ – in spite of the absolute scorn with which some of my neighbours have reacted to this initiative, the programme works for us and, more importantly, […]
The Threat from Within
There should be no reason for hunters to be defensive or to hide their passion. Sustainable hunting has proved to be a major conservation tool in the 21st century. It contributes towards maintaining wildlife populations and biodiversity in general by giving wild animals a value far greater than that of their meat. In 1905 Theodore […]
Trophy Hunting in Namibia from the 1960s to the Present Day
Today Namibia has become one of the most popular trophy hunting destinations in Southern Africa. This is due in part to its political stability and diversity, a well-developed infrastructure, the ease with which hunting rifles may be temporarily imported into the country, and the friendliness and warm hospitality of the people. The key component, however, […]
An Overview of Hunting in Namibia
This article appeared in the October 2007 edition of the African Sporting Gazette. When Craig Boddington first hunted Namibia with us in the very early eighties, he and Joof coined the phrase – €˜Namibia, Africa’s Best kept Secret..!’ Due to the excellent hunting opportunities, variety and quality of game species, outstanding hunting professionals, political stability, […]
The Journal of a Non-Hunter’s First Safari
The Journal of a Non-Hunter’s First Safari (Or: The Awakening of a Safari Virgin) This article appeared in the Spring 2010 edition of the African Hunting Gazette. I am the hunter-friendly wife of an avid hunter. I did anticipate our first safari with some doubts and concerns, but the fearful and negative attitude of the […]
Advice For The PH’s New Bride
So… you’re engaged to your dream-guy, a Professional Hunter! Congratulations! Ever wonder how the PH’s wife figures into the equation? Is she just a figurehead, lounging lazily around camp, looking elegant and engaging in brilliant repartee with her adoring guests? Read on… Camp Boss Advice for the PH’s new bride Although your partner will always have […]
Namibia as a Tourist Destination
This article appeared in the October 2007 edition of the African Sporting Gazette. The country of Namibia is a celebration of all that is wonderful about the magnificent continent of Africa! Namibia was named Deutches Südwestafrika during the German colonial rule and then South West Africa during the British and South African eras. Those who […]
An Overview Of Trophy Hunting In Namibia
The harsh alarm call of the Red Billed Francolin, the peaceful continuous kloek-kloek-kloek of the Yellow billed hornbills and the sun, lazily creeping up over the Ozombahe Mountain, woke me up this morning. As I looked out of my bedroom window and saw the Gemsbuck and the Bluewildebeest slowly filing past on their way to […]