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| Title | : | Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide |
| Author | : | Peter Allison |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 246 pages |
| Published | : | October 1st 2007 by Lyons Press (first published 2007) |
| Categories | : | Nonfiction. Travel. Cultural. Africa. Autobiography. Memoir. Animals. Humor. Adventure |
Peter Allison
Paperback | Pages: 246 pages Rating: 3.98 | 8475 Users | 873 Reviews
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A hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: “only food runs!”In the tradition of Bill Bryson, a new writer brings us the lively adventures and biting wit of an African safari guide. Peter Allison gives us the guide’s-eye view of living in the bush, confronting the world’s fiercest terrain of wild animals and, most challenging of all, managing herds of gaping tourists. Passionate for the animals of the Kalahari, Allison works as a top safari guide in the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta. As he serves the whims of his wealthy clients, he often has to stop the impulse to run as far away from them as he can, as these tourists are sometimes more dangerous than a pride of lions.
No one could make up these outrageous-but-true tales: the young woman who rejected the recommended safari-friendly khaki to wear a more “fashionable” hot pink ensemble; the lost tourist who happened to be drunk, half-naked, and a member of the British royal family; establishing a real friendship with the continent’s most vicious animal; the Japanese tourist who requested a repeat performance of Allison’s being charged by a lion so he could videotape it; and spending a crazy night in the wild after blowing a tire on a tour bus, revealing that Allison has as much good-natured scorn for himself.
The author’s humor is exceeded only by his love and respect for the animals, and his goal is to limit any negative exposure to humans by planning trips that are minimally invasive—unfortunately it doesn’t always work out that way!
Peter Allison is originally from Sydney, Australia. His safaris have been featured in National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler, and on television programs such as Jack Hanna's Animal Adventures. He travels frequently to speaking appearances, and splits most of his time between Botswana, Sydney, and San Francisco.
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| Original Title: | Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide |
| ISBN: | 0762745657 (ISBN13: 9780762745654) |
| Edition Language: | English |
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Ratings: 3.98 From 8475 Users | 873 ReviewsWrite-Up Containing Books Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide
Just what I needed for a light summer read. Allison is not the strongest writer, but his love for conservation and wildlife shines through. I loved his description of encounters with African wildlife and his interaction with crazy foreign tourists made me smile.A very enjoyable, interesting read. Filled with great stories, humor and adventure. I've already got his next book coming my way!
This is the kind of book I would love to illustrate with update pictures and talk about with friends but those features seem to have disappeared from Goodreads. For lovers of Africa and nature this collection of stories from Allison's years as a young and dangerously innocent safari guide is great fun, filled with humor and insights.
Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a delightful collection of short stories by Safari Guide Peter Allison. I came across this book on a Goodreads list of best travel books and was instantly intrigued. I love travelogues. I love stories about Africa. This book promised to be full of exotic adventure and humor, and it certainly delivered! I was surprised how often I found myself laughing out loud. Sometimes just a few chuckles and other times full rolling laughs, but there was much laughter. The
I loved this book. I thought it was funny and very educational. It was very well written, truly catching each moment.The author, Peter Allison, left Australia at 19 to backpack through Africa. What started as a one year vacation turned into 7 years of guiding safaris. The book is written in chapters that each relate a different event that happened. Many of the events involved large beasts found on the African outback. There were some funny stories, as well as some serious stories. Each one left
Peter Allison's stories about being a safari guide in Africa are pure entertainment. Whatever You Do, Don't Run is filled with fun-to-read stories ranging from idiotic things that tourists do, to dangerous face-to-face encounters with lions.He has a knack for relating the humorous happenings around camp, including being overrun by mice and a college-like party atmosphere when the guides are off duty. He is also honest about the less glamorous aspects of the job, yet manages to still make them
This is a series of essays written from a safari guide who worked in South Africa and Botswana. Having recently returned from a safari in Botswana, I bought this book, which had been recommended by my guide during my trip. It's a wonderful collection and very funny and I think to really appreciate it you'd need to go on a safari first - however, I think reading it before venturing over to Africa would give you a better appreciation for your guides and the people who work behind the scenes at the
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