Joof was born in Pretoria, South Africa on May 21, 1948. During his childhood he dreamt of hunting the wide-open spaces of Africa and owning a part of it, so it's not surprising that every spare moment of his youth was spent in the bush, hunting and exploring. He educated himself in the art of bush craft and hunting, as none of his family members were outdoorsmen. During this period of learning, at the tender age of 12, he shot a Leopard with only his black Zulu hunting buddy of the same age at his side. This was perhaps a preview of his life to come.

After finishing high school, he studied briefly at the Medical Faculty of Pretoria, but decided that his future did not lie in medicine, as his family had hoped. He successfully completed his training in Construction Management at the University of the Witwatersrand and started his career in the building industry, where he knew he could make his fortune and fulfill his lifelong dream of a career in trophy hunting and the tourism industry and also to own his own piece of Africa. He realized very early that this dream could not come true while being employed by others, so he started his own construction company at the age of 25, after relocating to Namibia.

Four years later he met his wife-to-be, Marina, and they decided to sell the construction business and assets to begin their career in the safari industry. In 1979, Joof qualified as a Professional Hunter, but after a 3-year partnership in Omaruru Safaris he decided to go it alone and Hunters Namibia Safaris was established. During this period Joof also decided that a sporting goods store would compliment his safari activities and the very successful business, "The Gun Shop - Windhoek", was established. As well as selling brand name hunting rifles, his highly qualified, imported German master-gunsmiths turned out some of the finest custom made rifles for clients who enjoyed the finer things in life. Soon afterwards they purchased the prized property Rooikraal Game Ranch. Through years of hard work and dedication to the wildlife, the environment and the local community they developed the land into one of Southern Africa's most beautiful and game rich areas.

Today the Lamprecht's safari operation, Hunters Namibia Safaris, has a well-established international reputation as Namibia's premier outfitter. Joof and Marina continue to personally run the operation with the same passion and flair. In 2002, at the age of 23, their oldest son Joof Jr., joined them as Professional Hunter and business partner after completing his Hotel Management training and qualifying as Professional Hunter in South Africa and Namibia.

Joof, Sr. has hunted extensively in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Angola, Mozambique as well as Namibia. He is a member of the Namibian Professional Hunting Association where he also acts as the Namibian hunting industry's joint Ombudsman. His memberships also include: International Professional Hunters Association, Safari Club International and the French Association Chasseurs Professional. Marina has served for many years on the Executive Committee of the Namibia Professional Hunting Association where she spearheaded initiatives such as the education of previously disadvantaged Namibians in the hunting industry. This was aimed at training Hunting Assistants and Hunting Guides. She also, in collaboration with S.C. I., imported and distributed S.C.I. wheelchairs to underprivileged, handicapped Namibians.

Joof is one of the most serious and ethical Professional Hunters around. He firmly believes in the laws of fair chase, respect for the game and nature and therefore hunts only on foot. He selects only completely mature, record book trophies for his clients. He enjoys the social aspect of the hunt as well and, over the years, has developed many treasured friendships with his clients. He is passionate about sharing his love and expertise of wildlife, the environment and hunting with clients, and his favorite challenge is introducing first time African trophy hunters to the ways of the wild of this magical continent. He considers himself extremely blessed to have had the opportunity to have made his hobby his profession.

Joof and Marina continue to maintain the highest standard of service, cuisine and facilities, as well as a renowned safari operation on prime African hunting lands. Thanks to their dedication to quality and proper game management, Hunters Namibia Safaris is acknowledged to be one of the very best such operations in all of Africa.

The Lamprecht family's dedication to the wildlife, environment, the local community and their country is evident in every aspect of Hunters Namibia Safaris. The family is involved with the SCI Safari Wheels project (distribution of wheelchairs), the Namibian Professional Hunting Association, the Hunters Namibia Private School, and is personally involved in interaction with the Namibian government on every level. For example, Marina Lamprecht was chosen by the NCCI (The Namibian Chamber of Commence and Industry), as one of three speakers from the private sector, to pay tribute to the retiring President of the Republic of Namibia, His Excellency Dr. Sam Nujoma, at a dinner in his honor held in Windhoek on the 18th February 2005.