Don't Look Behind You!: A Safari Guide's Encounters with Ravenous Lions, Stampeding Elephants, and Lovesick Rhinos

From a Biologist point of few, Allison includes many interesting tidbits of animal behavior and great descriptions of exciting experiences; very captivating and well written.

What a great read! Made me even more excited for my upcoming honeymoon safari which will take place in the month of March.

There was never a dull moment! The author has a good sense of humor and keeps you engaged in every story.I lied the book because the author writes of an Africa that is fading from view. He loved the land and the animals and personified the stories. He told of interesting comrades and clients. .He made you feel like you were in on the adventure. I hope he writes more books!

This was a very quick read. I finished the book, pictures and all, within a 48 hour period. Allison’s adventures may not be typical of most safari guides but for sure it is the reality that many face in this ever-expanding adventure.Allison’s true home is Africa and his books explain why he would like to live nowhere else.I have a tee-shirt for Allison. It reads “Africa is calling. I must return”. Reading his books, you will understand why he returns.

This book is kind of like the out takes version of his first book Whatever You Do, Don't Run - but that in no way diminishes the pleasure of this read. Peter Allison is funny, likeable and almost wincingly down to earth. If it can be broken, he'll break it (jeeps especially) if it's further than a few clicks out from camp, he'll get lost, if it's big, exotic, has an attitude and the ability to eat you... he'll be the first one dragging you along to get an up close look at it. Who wouldn't want this guy as a friend or a guide? He's certainly fun, entertaining and educational to read. He loves the animals and his self-deprecation doesn't get in the way of you sensing that there's probably no one else you'd rather have showing you the beauty of Africa than this guy - whether you're in the back of his jeep or lying comfortably in your bed thousands of miles from that elephant that he's hiding behind the tree from. I love that he shares his fascinating life with the rest of us.

This book along with his second are a brilliant memoir of the African Safari experience.I read these on our flight to Botswana for our safari to celebrate my moms 80th birthday.It made the 30 hours of travel time a hilarious start to a great adventure. Love them Honey Badgers.Don’t miss the opportunity for a great belly laugh.

A funny and often touching account of guiding safaris in eastern Africa. I began this book while escaping the October mid day heat in a tent camp in Savuti park Botswana. I finished from my home in Seattle several months later. Turning the final page, I caught a sob rising up in my throat for the beautiful country of Botswana, the animals that make their home in deserts and deltas, and her gracious people. Peter Allison draws the reader in with his delightful and hilarious adventures and leaves them wanting more.

I loved this book. The author is very descriptive and for the most part, really funny! I felt as if I were right alongside him in his safari vehicle. I have been to Sabi Sands twice and I was able to connect with many of his descriptions of the area and wildlife. All in all, this is a great book.

Love Peter Allison's books! I ended up buying three of them- each is hilarious while being very informative. His experiences in the bush, and his love for the most incredible things the natural world has to offer (big and small) creates a visceral response. Though I've never been on safari, I feel like I'm right there when I read his stories. Sometimes harrowing, sometimes hilarious, but always entertaining!

Love it! I have all of his books and I have read them all multiple times. They are engaging and funny. I hope to visit many of the places he talks about in all the books!

a very good book about safaris. kept me enthralled. wish peter allison the best of luck with his future plans.

Dans ce livre l'auteur, qui est un ancien guide dans les parcs de l'Afrique du Sud, de Namibie et du Botswana, raconte une partie de son parcours et beaucoup d'anecdotes des safaris. La plupart du temps drole, il nous fait partager l'amour de la nature et des animaux et nous fait voyager. Pour ceux qui ont déjà fait des safaris en Afrique, cela permet de voir un peu l'envers du décor, les safaris du point de vue des guides, les touristes droles, insupportables .. Seul bémol; il est un peu moins drole que son livre don't run

Funny, had me laughing out loud.