On Foot in the African Bush: Adventures of Safari Guides

Safari guide Jeff Williams has gathered stories of dramatic events that occurred while guides led parties through the bush on foot, highlighting the essence of the bush and the dangers of unplanned confrontations with potentially dangerous animals. The book provides a window into the specialized field of walking safaris for the armchair reader, seasoned world traveller, and even a stimulating reminder for those who have done it before.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 176 pages
Publication date: 08 December 2020
Publisher: Whittles Publishing

Safari guide Jeff Williams has gathered a wealth of stories about dramatic events that have taken place while guides have led parties through the African bush on foot. These stories are often shared during evenings around a campfire, where guests listen enthralled, shocked, and amused in equal measure. Sometimes, the telling of the tale evokes vivid images. A walking trail in the bush is the ultimate adventure for a visitor to wild Africa, and the skill and experience of their guides allow them to do this safely. However, there are occasions when unplanned confrontations with potentially dangerous animals occur. These encounters can range from charging lions to angry elephants, cantankerous buffalos, curious rhinos, and the animals' and humans' greatest enemy, poachers. In one story, a bushman guide 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 young guide used a highly unorthodox and personally dangerous technique to rescue a guest from the jaws of death. Talking to a large elephant to dissuade him from harming a walking party? Yes, it's here too. Unfortunately, the real African bush is shrinking in size and is under serious threat from th.

Weight: 402g
Dimension: 170 x 239 x 12 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781849954594