Safari: The Last Adventure

by Peter Hathaway Capstick

Peter Capstick's earliest books have firmly established him as the modern-day master of African adventure writing. Now, for all his readers who want to put their taste for adventure into practice, Capstick has written the first modern authoritative, comprehensive guide to African safari. Drawing on his years of experience as a professional hunter, Capstick explains everything a bwana needs to how to select and book a safari; where and when to go; fees and licenses; the guns, ammo, and personal equipment needed. Chapters on each of the Big Five (lion, Cape buffalo, elephant, leopard, and rhino-- the trophies most hunters want to take) describe the techniques, thrills, and dangers of hunting these clever and cunning animals. The other memorable delights of safari, like camp life, bird shooting, fishing, photography, and game viewing in wildlife parks, are also celebrated. A list of safari agencies, hunting companies and professional hunters, suggested equipment for a 21-day safari, and a trophy price list round out the most exhaustive guide to safari ever written.

Packed with solid advice and nuggets of campfire lore and hunting yarns, illustrated with thirty-four black and white photographs and six line drawings, The Last Adventure is sure to become a classic work in its field, essential equipment for anyone going on safari or just dreaming of one...

Genres: Africa, Adventure, History, Nonfiction, Biography

291 pages, Hardcover

First published September 15, 1984

About the author

Peter Hathaway Capstick was an American hunter and author. Born in New Jersey and educated at (although did not graduate from) the University of Virginia, he walked away from a successful Wall Street career shortly before his thirtieth birthday to become a professional hunter, first in Central and South America and later (and most famously) in Africa. Capstick spent much of his life in Africa, a land he called his "source of inspiration." A chain smoker and heavy drinker, he died at age 56 from complications following heart surgery.

Reviews

[David Lucero · Rating 4 out of 5]

The author writes with tongue-in-cheek style that I find captivating. His description of wildlife and safari camp adventures leave you feeling as though you are right there alongside him as he embarks in the African bush. I'm no hunter, but appreciate how they help conserve wildlife and fight poachers from decimating nature. This book is an educational read as well as an adventure of what to expect when on safari.

[Anthony Whitt · Rating 3 out of 5]

If you are going on Safari this is a must read months before heading out. If not, it moves along slowly compared to his other books about Africa.