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A Short Safari Adventure Among Africa's Thorny Bushveld Wildlife

Author : Bruce Lytle
Publisher : CreateSpace
ISBN 13 : 9781492921950
Total Pages : 410 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (219 download)

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Download or read book A Short Safari Adventure Among Africa's Thorny Bushveld Wildlife written by Bruce Lytle and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 410 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is a must for anyone traveling to Africa or planning to go on a Southern African Safari, and if your going on safari you need to bring only one book "A short safari adventure among Africa's thorny Bushveld wildlife: Part One - History guide, life's imperatives, enigmas and travel" This book is about a safari adventure to Southern Africa, and is as rich in its history, including Zulu, ANC, Nelson Mandela and technical data as it is in its unusually unique extraordinary photography (over 400 of Lars' outdoor adventure photographs) that the authors have provided along with this wonderful adventure primarily illustrating how ancient San Bushman like hunter-gatherer attitudes influence mankind today and secondly how the global issues of land degradation, water resources, climate, struggles of third world countries, protein shortage, disease, biodiversity, and struggles of conservation affect us, and finally to show that conservation is no longer sufficient for both the survival of wildlife but also Mankind, because in many "conservation" areas wild animals are disappearing and we need animals biodiversity to survive dietary strains as the human population peaks at the end of the 21st century rather than just conservation. We need to focus on the restoration of habitat, ecosystems, communities, biodiversity, and wild animals, which are labeled "sustainable restorancy." They use this word "restorancy" because conservation and conservancy imply maintaining the status quo, however, in so many areas the habitat has been decimated and it is no longer a matter of conserving it but rather the environment needs to be restored and wild animals reintroduced to a restorancy. The authors integrate their adventures and stories including dealing with the Terrible Twelve - lions, leopards, elephants, rhino, buffalo, crocodiles, hippos, sharks, mambas and other snakes, tropical diseases, hyenas, and Homo sapiens. Why did we transition from hunter gatherers to pastoralists or agriculturalists and civilization, despite the "luxurious" living of hunter -gatherers and what relics of hunting remain in our daily lives? Is basketball a hunting reflection of a team on each side of a mastodon trying to dunk stones on the mastodon's head and why were we so successful in hunting and overcoming other animals? Is not President Obama's hunt for Bin Laden the ultimate modern manifestation of our deeply ingrained hunting process? Bruce elaborates on why he hunts, his transition from bird hunter to deer hunter, antelope hunter, and then how when he started hunting elk he found, as in Africa, he needed a guide and more help as part of the hunting process. He relates how Rivulets of Moment, including based on the adventure stories he read as a child about the "jungles" of Africa, a rifle, a trip to Africa, and a dream converged into a river carrying him to trophy hunting in Africa. Lars accompanied him and interviews Bruce, friends, PHs, photographs, and documents the return to the Bushveld and wildlife interactions where Lars grew up. The authors have done an excellent job of blending the past and existing problems and the future solutions by exploring the Manger of early Mankind and the influences on this remarkably beautiful continent. How has the enigma of earth's geology from the Big Bang onwards, including Moses timeline, and weather stresses, driven animal physiology to adapt, and in turn anatomy and behavior to accommodate, and how do different genealogies based on various methods reconcile with ancient biped Australopithecus and Homo species anatomical findings? How did emerging biped Paleo-anthropology and Paleolithic stresses, reflected in the Healthy San Bushmen diet, drive our need to hunt for protein, leadership, belief, protection against wild animal attack and disease, and what are the future challenges for our modern civilization and healthcare? Ingrained or encoded brain encryption from the past drives our daily lives.

A Short Safari Adventure Among Africa's Thorny Bushveld Wildlife

Author : Phd Lars G Svensson MD
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN 13 : 9781499217469
Total Pages : 312 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (174 download)

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Download or read book A Short Safari Adventure Among Africa's Thorny Bushveld Wildlife written by Phd Lars G Svensson MD and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2014-04-14 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A short safari adventure among Africa's thorny Bushveld wildlife: Part Two - Hunting, Ecosystem Challenges, Wildlife Restorancy." This is the second book in the series of true African travel and adventure safari that passionately deals with sensitive environmental, past political and wildlife management issues that face Africa today. "This book is not just another hunting story. It is the story of discovery, of brutally harsh realities - in short, an epic tale of Africa," summarized Don Heath, former Chief Ecologist for the Zimbabwe Parks Department, "you have the rediscovery of Africa by an ex African and a native American as they make their way through the thorny issues if not downright slippery shibboleths of consumptive conservation - 'wise use' was the Zimbabwean term I coined for the CITES COP 10 to argue for conservation through hunting." The format for the first part of this second book in the series relates Bruce's impressions of the day's hunt and thoughts in Bubye Conservancy and then around a campfire and dinner Bruce, PH Brent Hein, and Lars discuss their Perceptions of the Day, world events, mankind's struggles, Paleolithic behavior, diets, climate, environment, sports, conservation, hunting, reflections of hunting in modern society, rifles, and Africa. Based on their experience and reading, this would be like Teddy Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, Harry Selby, Al Gore, Jarred Diamond, Michael DeBakey and Jane Goodall gathering around an African campfire to discuss matters of interest to them. The authors tell of the random thrilling and dangerous events that occur to them when confronted by charging rhino, wild bush-pigs, elephants, giraffe and buffalo daka Tsotsie (gangsters) in the hot midday sun. Lars delves into the ecosystem challenges, the threat of diminishing wildlife populations in many game reserves and conservation areas, and the mounting problem of over population of elephants in Southern African countries leading to the devastation of habitats. Can ecotourism alone save Africa's wildlife or is hunting part of the financial equation or as Henry Thoreau said, is it true "The hunter is the greatest friend of the animals"? Do we need the biodiversity of distant Africa for Mankind's survival? Is a dead mamba the only good mamba or is there more to snakes? Who were the strong wild bulls of Bashan (aurochs or Pelorovis antiquus or Caper buffalo), and the giant race of Rephaim and Nephilim? Game managers have limited tools to manage wildlife populations, namely: fire, water, fencing, and culling or "off take", like selling of animals. Recent auctions have brought in over $2.3 million for a buffalo, and $0.5 million dollars for a rhino but the prices for the latter are paradoxically falling because of poaching and the cost of protection. The Kruger Park challenges and management is used to illustrate these aspects but also raises the problem of financing large wild life areas and how pressure from surrounding poverty stricken communities needs to be addressed and encompassed in any solution. The issues of harvesting wildlife for meat for local community populations, restaurants and the biltong trade, subsistence hunting, and trophies for tourist recreational hunters, and the ethics, are reviewed. Wild life restorancy is discussed in the broader context of Africa's rising, politics, potential agricultural resources, and future overpopulation food requirements, especially since growth will occur in Africa. Their hope is that African advancing higher education, the growth of the new middle class, African "ubuntu", and strong moral fiber based on religious beliefs will overcome the challenges of corruption and mismanagement. Ultimately, the question is whether one has the faith in Mankind to do the right thing and whether we will be able to resolve the issues? Bruce adds an Epilogue on the stunning turn of events after their return.

Safari Adventures: Wildlife Safaris in Africa and Beyond

Author : Georgie Rogers
Publisher : Richards Education
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book Safari Adventures: Wildlife Safaris in Africa and Beyond written by Georgie Rogers and published by Richards Education. This book was released on with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Embark on a journey of discovery with Safari Adventures: Wildlife Safaris in Africa and Beyond. This comprehensive guide takes you through the heart of the world's most spectacular wildlife destinations, from the vast plains of the Serengeti to the lush jungles of Central Africa and the arid deserts of North Africa. Explore the diverse ecosystems and unique wildlife that make each region special, and learn about the history, culture, and conservation efforts that shape modern safari experiences. Whether you're planning your first safari or are an experienced traveler seeking new adventures, this book provides invaluable insights, practical tips, and inspiring stories to help you connect with nature and find your perfect safari adventure.

Let’s Go on Safari!

Author : Kate Gilman William
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1775847071
Total Pages : 145 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (758 download)

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Download or read book Let’s Go on Safari! written by Kate Gilman William and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2019-10-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What happens when 8-year-old Kate, on safari in South Africa with her family, meets Michelle, a professional wildlife guide? The two new friends – one from America, the other from South Africa – turn their adventures into a lively book in which they share facts and secrets about the African bushveld. At the same time, they show how young children everywhere can become advocates for wild animals. Let’s Go on Safari! combines daily entries in Kate’s African safari journal with insights from Michelle about the bushveld and wildlife. Kate discovers the wonders of wildlife contrasted with the threats that animals face. She is inspired to make a difference. The book provides examples of small-scale, achievable animal advocacy projects that kids can initiate in their own communities and schools. Let’s Go on Safari! has been endorsed by significant conservation bodies, including the Jane Goodall Institute, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Global Wildlife Conservation, an organisation working around the world to save endangered animals. Sales points: An entertaining account of what happens on a bushveld safari, told by a young nature lover; packed with interesting facts and full-colour photographs, and presented in an accessible journal style; shows young readers that they can play a positive role in saving wildlife; endorsed by global conservation bodies: the Jane Goodall Institute, the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust and Global Wildlife Conservation.

An Elephant at My Door: on Safari in Africa

Author : Louise Ferraro Deretchin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781637609859
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (98 download)

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Download or read book An Elephant at My Door: on Safari in Africa written by Louise Ferraro Deretchin and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-12 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Elephant at My Door, a travel memoir, tells the tale of my safari adventure tracking wild animals through tall grasses and thorny bushes in South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia. Along the way, I sleep with hippos grunting outside thin bedroom walls, face down an elephant, and watch my husband almost lose his life for a hot breakfast. I come to respect the intelligence of the hyenas, the bravery of mother hippos protecting their calves, the sensitivity of elephants, and the raw power of lions-the unrivaled kings in this world. Gliding along the clear waters of the Okavango Delta, takes birding to another dimension as I encounter birds light enough to walk on lily pads, others tall enough to look me in the eye.In Soweto and Johannesburg with its gold and saffron colored air, I trace apartheid from its inception to its demise. I savor the kindness of people in villages, delve into their troubled history, and find myself in awe of their courage and ingenuity.I come away with greater knowledge of a continent, its treasures, and people. In An Elephant at My Door, I share this special world with readers through stories wrapped up in a safari adventure.

Take Me on Safari

Author : Anthony P. Mauro Sr.
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
ISBN 13 : 1462818188
Total Pages : 183 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (628 download)

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Download or read book Take Me on Safari written by Anthony P. Mauro Sr. and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2003-07-02 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Two River Times says "... The book ́s vibrant descriptions of his hunting excursions express a true excitement and passion for the sport." Tracker Outdoors calls it "... a wonderfully written and inspiring book about a family on safari in South Africa... This finely crafted writing will surely inspire families, hunters and nature lovers to explore the African bush." African Hunter magazine proclaims " ...this is a good story... a story worth reading. A First World family ́s initiation into the African bush, and their appreciation of not only the wildlife, but the (country ́s) unique culture." “Take Me On Safari: A Family Affair” is a compelling and one-of-a-kind chronicle of a husband, wife, their teenage son, young daughter, and “grandmom” on safari in rural South Africa. This is the unforgettable memoir of the Mauro family, swept from their daily routines in suburbia U.S.A. and dropped into the center of adventure, drama and suspense in a remote corner of the Dark Continent. The experience strengthened family bonds, exposed them to the wonders of an ancient land and laid witness the timeless rituals of wildlife. This uniquely written account also includes the unedited thoughts of family members as taken from their diaries. The book is more than an sequential accounting of a family’s journeys in the Northern Province of South Africa. It is living testimony that a safari can be a catalyst that strengthens family bonds and supports wholesome values. According to the author “a safari is something much less than an arena for machismo but rather a voyage for the soul”. He continues, “... because of a need to share this truth I just thought writing a book was the best way to get the message out”. Those that have enlisted the event know that a safari brings modern man within proximity to reasonably glimpse the life of primitive man. It is a way to transport oneself as far as possible from the information driven and over-regulated new age in which we live to the stark, uninhibited and impulsive ways of ever-present wildlife. It can move us from a reality defined by the pillars of logic to a place where instinct governs survival and has done so since the dawn of time. The book gives numerous examples of the safari testing the mettle of one’s character. It lays bare thoughts and emotions ranging from fatigue, boredom, disappointment, fear and sadness to understanding, euphoria, pride, awe, excitement and surprise – all of which were called upon randomly and at a moments notice. Also highlighted is the family’s respect, appreciation and concern for wildlife and their desire for it to be available for future generations. The book demonstrates that a safari is more than an education about the wilderness. As described by Mr. Mauro, “In a way a safari is a religious experience and it can be as simple as living a humble life of faith or as complex to comprehend as all that is holy”. He continues, “It would give me great pleasure if my modest attempt at writing would inspire families, hunters, and observers to visit Africa and to take an interest in its future. In my opinion the continent is an archaeological testimony to the ways of time immemorial and an important display of the intricate patterns and interdependencies of our world’s ecology”. Although it is not a “how to” book “Take Me on Safari” can be a resource for anyone looking to take his or her family on safari – or even go it alone for that matter.

African Safari Field Guide

Author : Mark W. Nolting
Publisher : Global Travel Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780939895229
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book African Safari Field Guide written by Mark W. Nolting and published by Global Travel Publishers. This book was released on 2016-08-23 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: TheAfrican Safari Journal and Field Guide is the perfect book to take on safari because it is a wildlife guide, trip organizer, phrase book, safari diary, map directory and wildlife checklist, all in one! And because many on safari have strict baggage limits, this SEVEN-BOOKS-IN-ONE journal becomes even more valuable because it features all the information a traveler to Africa is going to need. It puts key safari information at the reader's fingertips and allows them to record unforgettable memories of their African adventure. The guide includes the following valuable features that help to make the reader an instant authority while on safari: * Over 500 COLOR illustrations and detailed descriptions of mammals, reptiles, birds, insects and trees for easy identification. * Illustrations of Africa's vegetation zones * The most comprehensive checklists of mammals and birds for recording sightings in reserves * Over 60 COLOR maps that detail regions, countries and major wildlife reserves * Swahili, Tswana, Shona, Zulu and French words, phrases and mammal names (with phonetics) * Constellation maps of the Southern Hemisphere -- and a stargazers guide * Safari tips * Photography on safari * Glossary of safari terms * Packing checklist * Contact information for U.S. and Canadian Embassies and British High Commissions in Africa * World Heritage sites * Resource directory *Suggested reading list * 30 journal pages to record their personal safari experiences TheAfrican Safari Journal and Field Guide can be personalized with the following: * Journal author information * Medical information * Packing checklist and luggage inventory * Travel and health insurance * Journal log and daily entries * Mammal and bird check lists * Sections to record flight and safari itineraries

An Elephant at My Door

Author : Louise Ferraro Deretchin
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780578849317
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (493 download)

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Download or read book An Elephant at My Door written by Louise Ferraro Deretchin and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-29 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An Elephant at My Door is a written and photographic tale of my adventure tracking wild animals through tall grasses and thorny bushes while on safari in four African countries. Along the way, I slept with hippos grunting outside thin bedroom walls, faced down an elephant, and watched my husband almost lose his life for a hot breakfast. I came to respect the intelligence of hyenas, the hunting skills of leopards, the bravery of mother hippos, the sensitivity of elephants, and the raw power of lions--the unrivaled kings in this world. Gliding through the clear waters of the Okavango Delta took birding to another dimension. I encountered birds light enough to walk on lily pads, others tall enough to look me in the eye.I savored the kindness of people in rural villages, saw the desperation and hope of squatters living in "informal settlements" outside cities and found myself in awe of their courage and ingenuity. In Soweto and Johannesburg, with its gold and saffron colored air, I traced apartheid from its inception to its demise. I came away with greater knowledge of a continent, its treasures, and its people. In An Elephant at My Door, I share this special world with readers through stories wrapped up in safari adventure.

A Bushveld Safari

Author : Nadine Clarke
Publisher : Struik Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781868727360
Total Pages : 64 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (273 download)

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Download or read book A Bushveld Safari written by Nadine Clarke and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this title, Jabu the Shangaan guide takes the reader on a trail through the lowveld, or more specifically, through the Kruger National park.

My African Life

Author : Jim Phares
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781432796082
Total Pages : 132 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (96 download)

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Download or read book My African Life written by Jim Phares and published by . This book was released on 2012-11 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Africa is a continent of dangerous beauty, diverse wildlife, people of varied cultures and many types of habitat. An African safari is truly one of the last adventures left on earth. The modern hunting safari in Africa allows humans to fulfill their innate role as hunters and predators while at the same time taking full responsibility for the future well being of the wildlife that they hunt.

Get Bushwise - On Safari

Author : Nadine Clarke
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
ISBN 13 : 1920572856
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (25 download)

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Download or read book Get Bushwise - On Safari written by Nadine Clarke and published by Penguin Random House South Africa. This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This bumper edition, comprising three lively children’s nature guides, brings together a treasure trove of information, colourful images, games and activities for young readers. A local guide leads adventurers on safaris into three surprisingly varied worlds: the bushveld, a river and a desert. Each environment brings its unique flavour to the adventure; multiple images (both photos and illustrations) and interesting habits and lifestyles. Readers are encouraged to play along by means of engaging activities, games and quizzes, with answers at the end of each section. Nature’s edible treats and useful props are introduced, along with survival techniques for the young explorer. This volume illuminates three important southern African natural arenas, and will engage readers from cover to cover.

African Safari Adventures

Author : Thomas Walsh
Publisher : eBookIt.com
ISBN 13 : 1456625152
Total Pages : 170 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (566 download)

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Download or read book African Safari Adventures written by Thomas Walsh and published by eBookIt.com. This book was released on 2015-07-26 with total page 170 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was pure serendipity that we went on an African safari, but we are forever grateful that we did. We combined a visit with my brother and sister-in-law, a doctor and nurse volunteering at a hospital in Uganda with a safari to Rwanda, Kenya and Tanzania. Enjoy reading about what it was like to volunteer at a hospital in a small town in southwestern Uganda and the excitement and adventure of trekking mountain gorillas in Rwanda, camel rides in the rugged northern frontier of Kenya, safaris in the magical "Green Hills" of Africa in southeast Kenya, the lost world of the Ngorongoro Crater in Tanzania, the mysterious shifting sands of Tanzania, close encounters with wild animals on the Serengeti Plain and the iconic Great Wildebeest Migration. Meet the many different and interesting people we encountered on safari and learn about the fabulous eco-lodges we stayed at. Travel with us across East Africa in small planes and safari cars for the many wonderful experiences that made this the trip-of-a-lifetime for us and our friends.

African Safari Field Guide

Author :
Publisher : Global Travel Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9780939895274
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (952 download)

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Download or read book African Safari Field Guide written by and published by Global Travel Publishers. This book was released on 2024-03-05 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Safari Adventure

Author : Jack Hanna
Publisher : Scholastic Incorporated
ISBN 13 : 9780590927154
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (271 download)

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Download or read book Safari Adventure written by Jack Hanna and published by Scholastic Incorporated. This book was released on 1999 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A personal account of wildlife photographer Jack Hanna's month-long safari through East Africa.

Planning an African Safari

Author : Kerry Thomas
Publisher : Trafford Publishing
ISBN 13 : 146694059X
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (669 download)

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Download or read book Planning an African Safari written by Kerry Thomas and published by Trafford Publishing. This book was released on 2012 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "In collaboration with Paul Stones Safaris."

Safari Adventure

Author : Benjamin Whitley
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 18 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (149 download)

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Download or read book Safari Adventure written by Benjamin Whitley and published by . This book was released on 198? with total page 18 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

On Foot in the African Bush

Author : Jeff Williams
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781849954594
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (545 download)

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Download or read book On Foot in the African Bush written by Jeff Williams and published by . This book was released on 1920-06-26 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Safari guide Jeff Williams has brought together a treasure-trove of stories of dramatic events that occurred whilst guides were leading parties through the bush on foot. Often these were recounted during evenings sitting around a campfire with friends and guide colleagues, swapping yarns and sharing their experiences. Frequently guests were there listening enthralled, shocked and amused in equal measure and sometimes the telling of the tale evoked vivid images.A walking trail in the bush is the ultimate adventure for a visitor to wild Africa and it is the skill and experience of their guides that allow them to do this safely. These walks highlight the essence of the bush - the sights, sounds, and scents that still embody the Africa of the past. Nevertheless, there are occasions when, in spite of the guide's best efforts, unplanned confrontations with potentially dangerous animals occur. Usually these end comfortably with only an adrenaline rush for guests to carry home or publish on social media. But occasionally things become much more dramatic.The reader will hear of potentially perilous situations involving encounters with charging lions, angry elephants, cantankerous buffalos, curious rhinos and, worst of all, the animals' and humans' greatest enemy, poachers. There is the bushman guide who walked over 20km through the night with an inexperienced young girl, successfully handling an attack by a hyena, avoiding elephants and finding shelter and sustenance. Another very young guide used a hugely unorthodox and personally dangerous technique to rescue a guest literally from the jaws of death. Sadly, the real African bush is shrinking in size and is under serious threat from the increasingly populated and developing modern world. Some may be able to visit these precious remnants in person but this book provides a window into the specialized field of walking safaris for the armchair reader, the seasoned world traveller and even a stimulating reminder for those who have done it before. Whether you are an armchair explorer or an old Africa Hand there is drama, excitement and even laughter: they are all here.