Safari: A Memoir of a Worldwide Travel Pioneer
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| Rating | : | 4.75 (742 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0062299212 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 336 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-06-09 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
“Since the beginning, my philosophy has been ‘shoot with a camera not with a gun.’”Geoffrey Kent had nothing but an East African shilling and an old Land Rover when he pioneered the luxury tent safari business in 1962 with his parents in Nairobi. Today Kent takes thousands of adventurers, hungry for extraordinary and life-changing experiences, to the planet’s wildest frontiers.In his gripping memoir, this “Indiana Jones—meets—James Bond” entrepreneur recounts his phenomenal journey. Kent’s life reads like a work of fiction: growing up barefoot in the African bush, riding his motorcycle across the continent, and ultimately becoming the most sought-after travel professional in the world. Safari is a breathtaking and exhilarating trip to some of the most exotic and stunning locations on earth.
Delightful read Barbara C Van Doren Insightful history of A&K's foray into luxury African travelentertaining storytellingA&K retains its first class reputation todaya great book all around.. Robert D. Bowling said Three Stars. f. From the preface and the very funny story with Richard Burton to the danger of being Concerned From the preface and the very funny story with Richard Burton to the danger of being thrown in prison in Southern Sudan to the sadness of Princess Diana's death and taking a young Prince Harry to Botswana at the request of Prince Charles, this book has everything you would want from a travel memoir and more. A thoroughly enjoyable read and a must read for anyone who loves travel and recognises the true enlightenment that travel brings to our lives.
In April 2012, he was named to the British Travel and Hospitality Industry Hall of Fame for his outstanding contributions to the travel industry, and in December 2014, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from Travel Weekly.. Kent has served as president of the Prince of Wales Foundation in the United States and as chairma
Kent tells a good story, and this book is all about stories.” (-- Wall Street Journal)“This is a must-read for anyone who is captivated by the magic, mystery, and majesty of travel.” (-- Jeffrey Katzenberg)“As this book explains, there is a world of difference between the superficial experience of tourism and that of the traveller. “Mr. Immersing oneself deeply in a culture different to one’s own is closer to the ancient practice of pilgrimage—respectful, spiritually nourishing and life-changing.” (-- Sting & Trudie Styler)“There are grand adventures reflected in these stories.” (-- Roma Downey & Mark Burnett)“Kent’s memoir transports you to another landscape