This is Africa Podcast
Venture deep into the untamed soul of Africa with with Andy Buchanan and This Is Africa —the podcast where thrilling hunting tales, heart-pounding safari adventures, and raw wilderness stories collide. Hosted in the spirit of adventure and respect for the land, each episode features unforgettable conversations with Africa’s top professional hunters, trackers, and conservationists. With passion, grit, and a dash of bushveld humor, we dive into the wild side of life—where the stories are legendary, and conservation is always at the core. Wild. Honest. Unapologetically African.
Episodes
Join us around the campfire on another episode of This is Africa ON SAFARI Podcast! In this second episode with Safari Pike and Dave Freeburn Safaris, we recount three intense days of safari adventures, including the heart-pounding hunt for an elephant. Hear the meticulous planning, nerve-racking moments, and the unexpected challenges we faced during the hunt. From strategic instructions on shooting positions to the a...
Welcome to another episode of This is Africa ON SAFARI Podcast! Andy joins up with Dave from Dave Freeburn Safaris from the Limpopo Province of South Africa, near the Botswana border. With special guest, Safari Pike, a dynamic 19-year-old hunter from Vermont, who shares her passion for big game hunting, as she prepares for her first elephant hunt. We dive into her journey from hunting white-tailed deer to aiming for the Big Five. D...
Join us on the final chapter of This is Africa ON SAFARI Podcast held around the campfire in Kaburi-Moto, sponsored by Boyd's Hardwood Gunstocks. Host, Andy Buchanan and hunter Dustin Knutson, recount the thrilling ups and downs of their last days of their hunt near Lake Kariba in Northern Zimbabwe. Hear firsthand accounts of their rollercoaster adventures, including the heart-pounding pursuit of a man-eating crocodile, the thrilli...
Welcome back to another episode of This is Africa ON SAFARI! Join us as we sit around a captivating mopane wood fire in the Kaburi-Moto safari area in Northern Zimbabwe under a magnificent starlit sky. Host, Andy Buchanan and PH Daniel van Wyk discuss the exhilarating ups and downs of their recent buffalo hunt with special guest, Dustin Knutson, the owner of Boyd's Hardwood Gunstocks. From the gruelling 7-day pursuit to the tactica...
Welcome to the first episode of This is Africa Podcast, the ON SAFARI Series. Join us around the mopane wood campfire in Northern Zimbabwe as we embark on an exhilarating safari. From Mashuma Camp on the Charara River near Lake Kariba and the Zambezi River, we dive into the fascinating world of buffalo hunting. Our guests include Dustin Knutson, the owner of Boyd's Hardwood Gunstocks, professional hunter Daniel van Wyk, and Chloe P...
*SEASON FINALE* Join us in this gripping episode of This is Africa, The Podcast where host Andy welcomes Steve Curle, a.k.a The Hyena Hitman, a professional hunter from Zimbabwe with decades of experience in problem animal control. Steve shares chilling stories of fatal animal attacks, human-animal conflict, and the stark realities of living among Africa's wildlife. Learn about the dangers posed by hyenas and crocodiles, the extrao...
*LEOPARD SPECIAL* Join Andy and seasoned professional hunter Ryan Cliffe as they pull back the curtain on the thrilling world of leopard hunting in Africa. With two decades of experience across Zimbabwe, Mozambique, and Uganda, Ryan brings jaw-dropping stories and hard-earned wisdom to the table. From the art of baiting to the heart-pounding chase of a wounded leopard — and why shot placement can make or break the hunt — this episo...
Welcome back to This is Africa, The Podcast where we track the pulse of wild Africa through the stories of those who live it. This week, we’re joined by a true legend — David Langerman, aka “The College of Knowledge.” A professional hunter, guide, and fierce protector of Africa’s wild places, David takes us deep into his world — from growing up in the untamed Zambezi Valley to training the next generation of hunters as a certified ...
*BUFFALO HUNTING SPECIAL* In this episode of This is Africa Podcast, join host Andy as he delves into the world of buffalo hunting with Zimbabwe's seasoned professional hunter, Alan Shearing. Equipped with decades of experience, Alan shares his invaluable insights on everything from the best guns and ammunition to use, to the intricacies of following buffalo tracks. He emphasizes the importance of bullet placement, and discusses th...
Lace up and step into this episode of This Is Africa, The Podcast as Andy chats with Gale from the legendary Courteney Boot Company — makers of the toughest, classiest safari boots on the planet. From dusty trails inspired by the great Frederick Courteney Selous to photo shoots with John Sharp, Gale brings the stories behind the boots to life.
We talk legacy, leather, and the art of making boots that can survive the African bush an...
In this gripping episode of This Is Africa, The Podcast, Andy sits down with legendary hunter John Sharp — a true icon of African big game hunting. From his roots on a South African farm to becoming the face of Courteney Boots and author of Facing Down Fear, John shares wild, no-holds-barred stories of tracking lions, leopards, buffalo, and elephant. Hear firsthand what it’s like to stare danger in the face, follow wounded game thr...
In this captivating episode of This is Africa Podcast, Andy sits down with Johnnie Johnson, one of Zimbabwe's most seasoned hunters, who shares his fascinating journey spanning over three decades in the bush. Johnnie recounts his early days of hunting, the evolution of safari hunting, and his thrilling encounters with dangerous game like buffalo and leopards. We delve into his experiences with wildlife management, the importance of...
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 ...
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 e...
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...
*ELEPHANT HUNTING SPECIAL* Dive into the thrilling world of elephant hunting with renowned expert Buzz Charlton in this episode of This Is Africa podcast. Hosted by Andy, Buzz shares his extensive knowledge and personal experiences from over three decades of hunting. From the importance of good trackers and the best equipment to handling close encounters with charging elephants, this episode covers it all. Learn about the ethical a...
Welcome back to This Is Africa Podcast! This episode, we’re locking, loading, and laughing with the legendary Thierry Labat — a professional hunter, master linguist, and walking encyclopedia of wild tales. From his wild apprenticeship days with the famous Roger Whittle Safaris to jaw-dropping trophies across the continent, Thierry’s got stories that’ll have you on the edge of your seat (or hiding behind it).
In this compelling episode of This is Africa Podcast, Andy sits down with Rob McCanna, the new visionary leader behind the Dallas Safari Club Foundation. Together, they dive into the impactful work the DSC is doing to support conservation efforts across Africa, the exciting upcoming shows and events, and the foundation’s strategic vision for the future. Tune in to discover how DSC is championing sustainable hunting and wildlife con...
In this episode of This is Africa Podcast, Andy sits down with York Mare of Dalton & York Safaris—a man who didn’t just grow up near the bush, he grew up in it. Join us as York shares his wild upbringing, unforgettable encounters with Africa’s most dangerous game, and what it really means to live in the raw heart of the wilderness. There are laughs, jaw-dropping moments, and a whole lot of bush wisdom—served up with York’s dry ...
In our debut episode of This is Africa Podcast, Andy sits down with legendary professional hunter Pete Wood—a man with more wild stories than a leopard has spots. From hair-raising encounters with dangerous game to eerie run-ins with African black magic and deep-rooted tribal beliefs, this episode dives headfirst into the mysterious and thrilling side of the bush. But it’s not all danger and dark tales—Pete’s sense of humor and inf...
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