Tales from Tanzania might be one of the funniest books ever written about an African safari. It chronicles a vacation gone awry as the author dodges hippos and crocodiles, suffers intestinal distress of an epic nature and is repeatedly mocked by British people. The fun begins when an American copywriter drives across Tanzaniain a big truck with a bunch of English tourists; the fun ends when one guest accidentally poisons the group with tainted drinking water. No bodily function goes undocumented in this comical account of wildlife encounters and Maasai earlobes. From a tent perched on the edge of Ngorongoro Crater to the skies above the Serengeti, this anecdotal tale captures a safari in hilarious detail.
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A wild ride,
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This excellent novel is proof that truth is not only stranger than fiction, it's funnier. As you follow Balows on a budget safari through the wilds of Africa, you manage to feel sorry for his misadventures, while at the same time wishing you were there. This reader definitely hopes he takes us along on his next journey!
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Most of this book is about the effects of drinking bad water. Little is about the amazing habitats and animals the author experienced. There are some good points to the book, but they come mostly at the end when he finally uses his language skills to describe the wonders he's seeing, and gives his fellow traveling companions a break from being used to make himself appear clever.
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Whilst travelling across Africa, Scott has a kept one eye on the lions and one eye on his travelling companions. This is less of a truck holiday story than a reflection on the comical misunderstanding between cultures. A must for anyone considering a trip to Africa.
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