Long Walk to Freedom
Autobiography of Nelson Mandela
The Safari Companion
A massive tome with tons of great info for those who want to nerd out on the biology of ungulates, the mating habits of baboons, and the symbiotic relationships of zebra and wildebeest. I loved it. Some might prefer to use it as a reference, but I read it cover to cover!
Distant Suns: After Every Storm Comes the Sun
Adventures in Africa and South America
Fodor’s Complete Safari Planner
This guide is a great place to start when planning your safari in Tanzania, Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, or Namibia. Check Amazon for the latest edition!
Into Africa: Africa by Motorcycle
Epic of one man’s motorcycle journey spanning 14 countries in Africa, from Cairo to Cape Town.
On Roads That Echo: A Bicycle Journey Through Asia and Africa
The author specializes in long-distance “human-powered” journeys. In this book, he chronicles a trip through many countries where he experienced and saw the best and worst of what humanity has to offer.