Discover the Safari Experience

A safari offers a rare chance to enter landscapes that have inspired generations of explorers, naturalists, and writers, from the sweeping Kenyan settings of Out of Africa to Peter Matthiessen’s thoughtful reflections on wilderness and wildlife. On the Serengeti or the plains of the Masai Mara, the experience is shaped as much by patience and observation as by dramatic encounters: lions resting beneath acacia trees, elephants moving toward water, or giraffes crossing the horizon at dusk. Elsewhere, travelers can trek through Uganda’s Bwindi Impenetrable Forest in search of mountain gorillas, glide through Botswana’s Okavango Delta in a traditional mokoro, or join a walking safari in Zambia’s South Luangwa National Park. Whether staying in a simple bush camp or a luxurious tented lodge, safari travel encourages a deeper appreciation of animal behavior, conservation, and the fragile relationship between people and the natural world.

Our Travel Book Recommendations - African Safaris

Fodor’s Travel - The Complete Guide to African Safaris

For the ultimate resource in planning your African safari adventure, look no further than Fodor's The Complete Guide to Africa Safaris. This comprehensive guide is an indispensable companion for travelers seeking to experience the continent's most breathtaking wildlife encounters, from witnessing the Great Migration in Kenya and Tanzania to exploring Botswana's Okavango Delta or marveling at Victoria Falls. Packed with insider tips from local experts, detailed maps, customizable itineraries, and stunning color photographs, this travel guidebook offers everything you need to plan an unforgettable journey. Whether you're interested in tracking the "Big Five," learning about local cultures, or discovering hidden gems across South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, and Uganda, this guide provides honest recommendations, practical tips, and rich contextual insights to ensure your safari experience is nothing short of extraordinary.

Whatever You Do, Don’t Run, by Peter Allison

Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a genuinely funny safari through the mind of Peter Allison, an African guide who discovered that wrestling lions was child's play compared to wrangling entitled tourists. As he navigates the wilds of Botswana, Allison's greatest challenge isn't avoiding becoming a leopard's lunch—it's preventing his well-heeled clients from becoming the main course. He strives to drill one crucial lesson into their designer-clad heads: "Only food runs." (Spoiler alert: Some guests never quite grasp this concept, much to the amusement of local predators.) His stories not only are hilarious but also reveal a profound respect for the majestic creatures and delicate ecosystems he's sworn to protect—even if it means occasionally protecting them from his own clients.

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