--- product_id: 99296929 title: "Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide" price: "24.90 DT" currency: TND in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/99296929-whatever-you-do-dont-run-true-tales-of-a-botswana store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide **Price:** 24.90 DT **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide - **How much does it cost?** 24.90 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/99296929-whatever-you-do-dont-run-true-tales-of-a-botswana) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description A hilarious, highly original collection of essays based on the Botswana truism: “only food runs!” With a new introduction and new material from the author In the tradition of Bill Bryson, a new writer brings us the lively adventures and biting wit of an African safari guide. Peter Allison gives us the guide’s-eye view of living in the bush, confronting the world’s fiercest terrain of wild animals and, most challenging of all, managing herds of gaping tourists. Passionate for the animals of the Kalahari, Allison works as a top safari guide in the wildlife-rich Okavango Delta. As he serves the whims of his wealthy clients, he often has to stop the impulse to run as far away from them as he can, as these tourists are sometimes more dangerous than a pride of lions. No one could make up these outrageous-but-true tales: the young woman who rejected the recommended safari-friendly khaki to wear a more “fashionable” hot pink ensemble; the lost tourist who happened to be drunk, half-naked, and a member of the British royal family; establishing a real friendship with the continent’s most vicious animal; the Japanese tourist who requested a repeat performance of Allison’s being charged by a lion so he could videotape it; and spending a crazy night in the wild after blowing a tire on a tour bus, revealing that Allison has as much good-natured scorn for himself. The author’s humor is exceeded only by his love and respect for the animals, and his goal is to limit any negative exposure to humans by planning trips that are minimally invasive—unfortunately it doesn’t always work out that way! New story: People often ask safari guides about the experience that frightened them the most. In this story Peter Allison tells of the time he became aware of unseen danger, and knew that somewhere within meters of him was a hunting lioness. Peter Allison is originally from Sydney, Australia. His safaris have been featured in National Geographic, Conde Nast Traveler , and on television programs such as Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures. He travels frequently to speaking appearances, and splits most of his time between Botswana, Sydney, and San Francisco. Review: Highly recommend this well-written, entertaining book - I thought this was an excellent book. Well written and filled with entertaining stories. But the thing I loved the most about this book is that it just let me enjoy the author’s adventures with wildlife without getting upset. What I mean by that is, I read A LOT of books about people, nature, and their experience with wildlife. In almost every book, a huge portion of the story goes into staggering levels of habitat decline, the cruelties of poaching, and how no matter what we do from this point on, there’s almost no saving the remaining wildlife left on the planet. Of course I know all this is true. But you know what, I love animals, and some times I just want to read a book that just talks about animals....and not their impending and probable doom. I have almost gotten to the point where I can no longer read any stories to do with animals, as it seems like almost every story is threaded with tragedy throughout. Not this book though. It was just interesting and fun and focused on how lucky the author feels to have spent a portion of his life observing so many of the amazing animals that the African continent has to offer. Bottom line, I wasn’t depressed after reading this book like I am after reading so many other books that center around animals. Review: Add Botswana to the Bucket List - This is a book you are likely to read loudly--gasping, laughing and groaning at the antics of a safari guide whose love of the Okavango Delta and its wildlife consistently gets him into trouble of the "I-can't-believe-I-wasn't eaten" variety. I recommend reading this book with a laptop open to Google images so that you can search for pictures of the camps, parks and lesser known animals Allison mentions. The images will enhance your appreciation for this beautiful land and its wildlife. Though Allison does not write with the elegance of a Theroux or a Bryson, his twenty-something style is part of what makes this book so much fun. It's a pleasure from start to finish, and a great way to learn more about Botswana's parks and wildlife, the safari experience, and all the things you shouldn't do while tracking big game in the Okavango Delta. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #405,843 in Kindle Store ( See Top 100 in Kindle Store ) #4 in Botswanan Travel Guides #28 in General Africa Travel Books #72 in African Travel | ## Images ![Whatever You Do, Don't Run: True Tales of a Botswana Safari Guide - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61b-pNwadqL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Highly recommend this well-written, entertaining book *by L***B on August 3, 2018* I thought this was an excellent book. Well written and filled with entertaining stories. But the thing I loved the most about this book is that it just let me enjoy the author’s adventures with wildlife without getting upset. What I mean by that is, I read A LOT of books about people, nature, and their experience with wildlife. In almost every book, a huge portion of the story goes into staggering levels of habitat decline, the cruelties of poaching, and how no matter what we do from this point on, there’s almost no saving the remaining wildlife left on the planet. Of course I know all this is true. But you know what, I love animals, and some times I just want to read a book that just talks about animals....and not their impending and probable doom. I have almost gotten to the point where I can no longer read any stories to do with animals, as it seems like almost every story is threaded with tragedy throughout. Not this book though. It was just interesting and fun and focused on how lucky the author feels to have spent a portion of his life observing so many of the amazing animals that the African continent has to offer. Bottom line, I wasn’t depressed after reading this book like I am after reading so many other books that center around animals. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Add Botswana to the Bucket List *by C***Y on July 29, 2008* This is a book you are likely to read loudly--gasping, laughing and groaning at the antics of a safari guide whose love of the Okavango Delta and its wildlife consistently gets him into trouble of the "I-can't-believe-I-wasn't eaten" variety. I recommend reading this book with a laptop open to Google images so that you can search for pictures of the camps, parks and lesser known animals Allison mentions. The images will enhance your appreciation for this beautiful land and its wildlife. Though Allison does not write with the elegance of a Theroux or a Bryson, his twenty-something style is part of what makes this book so much fun. It's a pleasure from start to finish, and a great way to learn more about Botswana's parks and wildlife, the safari experience, and all the things you shouldn't do while tracking big game in the Okavango Delta. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ a fun and informative read *by D***E on March 14, 2024* Peter, Allison is quite a character and, it turns out, an even better storyteller! His chapters describe the highs and lows of a safari guide’s life in Botswana. It’s an unexpected patchwork of grand, magnificent animals in the wild; in part the consequences of ignorance and foolishness of visitors in their space; in part unknown adventure, in part the poignant rules of the jungle, and how they play out for various animals species, lion, prides, elephant families. Always deeply respectful for the animals that we desire to observe and photograph. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/99296929-whatever-you-do-dont-run-true-tales-of-a-botswana](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/99296929-whatever-you-do-dont-run-true-tales-of-a-botswana) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-07-21*