Member Profile

SHARP John 
22 Hoopoe Hollow
Burnside
Bulawayo, ZIMBABWE
Tel: +263 9 246620, +1 713-498-8196
Mobile Tel: +263 71 2217067
Fax: +263 9 246620
E-mail: hunts@john-sharp-safaris.com
Website: www.john-sharp-safaris.com
Countries hunting: Zimbabwe, Zambia, South Africa, Botswana, 
                               Mozambique
Featured species hunted: All available species
Member of: IPHA, APHA, TPHA, SCI

The Bubye Valley Conservancy is undoubtedly the finest hunting I have experienced in 30 years of hunting. The Lions are awesome and we also have black and white Rhino.

Appearances can be deceptive, and John Sharp is the rule not the exception. His long hair and bandanna distract one from the courteous and softly spoken gentleman with old-fashioned values and a passion for doing things the right way. 

John was born in South Africa, one of three sons of a Free State farmer, and privately educated at Diocesan College in Cape Town. His hunting career, spanning over thirty years, has taken him from East Africa down through Mozambique, Namibia, Zambia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. John’s reputation precedes him, and many are the endorsements of his honesty, ethics and hunting methods - 'I guarantee the very best of my personal attention, and I expect my clients whose desire it is to hunt Africa to be prepared to track and stalk on foot, learning the techniques of approach and fair chase while hunting.' 

Much too has been said about John’s extensive experience, especially of dangerous game, and cool headed courage in tight situations - although he is not easily drawn on this subject. First time clients can expect meticulously maintained equipment, a small super-efficient crew, very comfortable accommodation and excellent genuine African cuisine. His attention to detail and provision of many small creature comforts are as welcome as they are surprising. 

John is a member of the African Professional Hunters Association (APHA), an exclusive, limited membership association of the most experienced and principled Professional Hunters in Africa.