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Whatever You Do, Don't Run

True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide

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Whatever You Do, Don't Run

Written by: Peter Allison
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
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Whatever You Do, Don't Run is a hilarious collection of true tales from top ­safari guide Peter Allison. In a place where the wrong behavior could get you eaten, Allison has survived face-to-face encounters with big cats, angry ­elephants, and the world's most unpredictable animals: herds of untamed tourists and foolhardy guides whose outrageous antics sometimes make them even more dangerous than a pride of hungry lions!

Join Allison as he faces down charging lions (twice); searches for a drunk, half-naked tourist who happens to be a member of the British royal family; drives a Land Rover full of tourists into a lagoon full of hippos; and adopts the most ­vicious animal in Africa as his "pet". Full of lively humor and a genuine love and respect for Botswana and its rich wildlife, Whatever You Do, Don't Run takes you to where the wild things are and introduces you to a place where every day is a new adventure!

©2007 Peter Allison (P)2012 Tantor Adventure Travel Adventure Africa Funny Witty African Hunting

What the critics say

"Allison's infectious enthusiasm for both the African bush and his job showing its wonders to tourists is readily apparent, making for a fast and very entertaining read." ( Booklist)
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Fortunate to have experienced Akagera Park, Rwanda many times and loved to hear stories from the Park Guide point of view. Enjoyed it.

Love Safari adventures

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Wow! This book is a really fun and interesting read that I wasn’t expecting! It feels like you’re at the campfire and the guide is telling you all of these quick stories. Highly recommend

Fun Read

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Peter Allison has just the right amount of self deprecating humor and wildlife Knowledge and experience highly recommend this book

dellightful

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Each chapter is an anecdote. Relaxing little escape.
No need to read it as a novel... just grab a nugget of a chapter or two and enjoy.

A good escape - Entertaining

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An entertaining series of separate adventures and stories from a novice to an experienced guide.

Wonderfully Entertaining

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