Description
Don’t Run, Whatever You Do by Peter Allison is a humorous memoir based on the author’s experiences working as a safari guide in Botswana and other parts of Southern Africa.
The book presents a collection of true-life stories from the African bush, highlighting both the beauty and unpredictability of wildlife encounters. Allison recounts close interactions with elephants, lions, and other iconic animals, alongside the often unpredictable behaviour of tourists in the field.
Through a mix of humour, adventure, and reflection, the memoir offers insight into the realities of guiding safaris, including the challenges of managing dangerous wildlife situations and the lessons learned from life in remote wilderness environments.
The result is an entertaining and accessible travel narrative that captures both the excitement and unpredictability of working in African conservation and tourism.
