PROFESSIONAL HUNTERS
For some hunting is a hobby, for us it's a passion!
Dale "Donza" Desfountain, Principal Proffessional Hunter
Born and raised as a Farmer's son, Dale "Donza" gravitated to the outdoors from a young age, and excelled in rugby during his school years. Hunting proved to be prudent in his upbringing, and he developed a true love for hunting and conservation early in life.
When schooling finished, Dale felt his independence and embraced his dreams of becoming a Professional Hunter.
In 1995 Dale joined Zinyela Hunters Safaris, a company owned by legendary Professional Hunter and his uncle, Barry Duckworth. The operations were based in the Chewore concession in Zimbabwe, where Dale gained hands-on experience in ethically hunting the top species of dangerous game in Africa.
After years of working in the family safari business, Dale took a leadership position with Brooklands Hunting Safaris, which was also based in Zimbabwe.
In 2006, Dale started his own safari hunting company.
With years of professional experience and success, and always functioning with the highest integrity, Dale is extremely active in personally guiding safari hunts.
Kobus Botha, Proffessional Hunter
As a native Zimbabwean, Kobus has enjoyed a lifetime of passion for hunting and conservation in Africa. Upon earning his PH (professional hunter) license in 2005, Kobus expanded his experience by hunting prime areas of Zimbabwe. He has successfully guided hunts in the famous Matetsi, Zambezi Valley, Makuit, Nyakasanga and Doma Safari areas. Kobus is an outstanding professional hunter, and brings his heartfelt enthusiasm to each hunt. Guests enjoy Kobus' outgoing personality and dedication to successful safe hunts. Kobus is a welcome addition to the Desfountain Safaris family!
Guy Ferriera, Proffesional Hunter
Born and raised on a farm in Zimbabwe, Guy’s passion for hunting began at a young age. After leaving school in 2005 Guy began first as a hunting apprentice in 2006 with Charlton McCallum safaris, moving on to train as a learner professional hunter and camp manager. In 2008 Guy left Zimbabwe to pursue an opportunity as a Professional Hunter and area manager in the Niassa Reserve in northern Mozambique. Guy returned to Zimbabwe in 2012 to attain his Full Hunters license under Martin Pieters Safaris in the Omay concession of Zimbabwe. Moving forward, Guy went on to earn his full dangerous game license in 2014. With over ten years of dangerous game experience, over 50 Elephant and Buffalo hunted and close to 20 Lion and Leopard, Guy Ferreira prides himself on integrity, ethical hunting and an enthusiasm for hunting that produces more success and passion with every hunt.
Stuart Taylor, Proffesional Hunter
5th generation Zimbabwean, born and raised. Most of my childhood days was spent growing up on farms. After leaving school I started an apprenticeship in the Diesel Mechanic trade while waiting to hear if I had been accepted into the military. I started my hunting Apprenticeship in 1998 and qualified as a professional hunter in 2002.
Since then I have had the privilege to hunt most of the areas in Zimbabwe, and Northern Mozambique in the Niassa reserve.