This is Africa Podcast with The Johnson Brothers
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In this season finale, Andy sits down for a wild, story-packed episode of This Is Africa Podcast with brothers Guav Johnson and Courteney Johnson of Classic African Hunting. From a childhood straight out of an adventure novel— trapping quail, building wire cars, living outdoors, and keeping unusual pets—the Johnsons share how the bush shaped who they are today.
Courteney’s journey takes a sharp turn from aviation into 26 years at the top of the photographic safari world, managing elite camps across Africa and running complex charter logistics as an operations director. Meanwhile, Guav dives into hard-hitting hunting stories—from facing problem lions at just 17 to taking on massive elephant bulls in Matetsi Unit 2 and the remote Kazuma Forest, plus the realities of crocodile hunting and strict daytime-only cat regulations in national parks.
The conversation goes beyond hunting, unpacking their work in Matetsi Unit 2 and Kazuma, and a powerful community-driven re-wilding project in Wilberforce—restoring land through water systems, fencing, wildlife reintroductions, and sustainable community gardens.
It’s raw, real Africa—full of grit, humor, and the kind of stories you won’t hear anywhere else.
That's all for Season 2 folks! Until next year 🙌
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