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Susan
Sep 04, 2008 rated it really liked it
Entertaining, humorous, and informative. Would have like to read more from him.
Jana
Jul 12, 2016 rated it liked it
Very enjoyable stories!
Kathie
Feb 19, 2013 rated it really liked it
This was a very pleasant book to read.

Australian born, Allison, heads to Africa at age 19 (1990s) for adventure. He finds a job as a Safari Guide and is still there after 13 years.

This author told some great storys. I enjoyed learning from his interesting and amusing tales why "only food runs". Allison relates his experiences with the wild animals in Botswana and the unrulely guests he was charged with leading into the bush. By the end of the book, I felt as if I had been on safari with him.
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Andy Plonka
May 30, 2013 rated it really liked it
Australian Peter Allison is a Safari Guide in a remote area of Africa. His adventures in that role are at once entertaining and scary.
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funny, enjoyable.
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