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Get lost in a good book on your trip, with our selection of holiday reads. Whether you're lounging by the pool or relaxing during the heat of the day, these books are perfect for helping you feel fully immersed in the safari holiday atmosphere.

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West With The Night - by Beryl Markham
The 1942 memoir by Beryl Markham, chronicling her experiences growing up in Kenya in the early 1900s, leading to a career as a bush pilot and the first person to fly solo across the Atlantic from east to west.

Love, Life, and Elephants: An African Love Story - by Daphne Sheldrick
In this deeply heartfelt memoir, she shares the incredible human story of her relationship with David Sheldrick, the famous Tsavo National Park warden, whose death inspired the David Sheldrick Wildlife Trust. Her tireless campaign to preserve Kenya's wildlife and the astonishing creatures she befriended along the way are alive with compassion and humor in this indelible memoir. Love, Life, and Elephants provides rare insight into the life of one of the world's most fascinating women, and her work at the orphans' nursery where she continues to this day.

The Shadow of Kilimanjaro - by Rick Ridgeway
Explorer, adventurer, entrepreneur, Ridgeway takes the reader on an incredible journey. On foot for a month, from the summit of Mount Kilimanjaro, through the plains of Tsavo, to the sea, he offers a rare ground's-eye view of east Africa as it is today, and how it once was before the incursion of European civilization.

Rhino in the Room - by Jill Hedgecock
Award-winning Rhino in the room and the sequel, Queen of the Rhino, are gripping stories told from the perspective of seventeen-year-old fashionista, Claire. Despite her initial reluctance, Claire finds herself on a safari with her father. Their safari takes a dangerous turn after breaking a critical game-drive rule. Can Claire and her dad overcome their broken relationship in order to save their own lives and the last two black rhinos from extinction? Inspired by her safari experiences in Gamewatcher’s Porini Rhino, Mara and Lion Camps and her magical encounter with the last two northern white rhinos at Ol Pejeta Conservancy, Hedgecock transports readers to Kenya in all its beauty and intrigue in Rhino in the Room and the sequel Queen of the Rhino.

I Dreamed of Africa - by Kuki Gallmann
This is a very personal story, a woman’s journey of love, loss and rebirth, based on a ranch in Kenya, on the edge of the Rift Valley. Gallmann fulfilled her dream by moving to Africa at 25 with her soon-to-be husband, where they established a 90,000 acre ranch. The book is a beautifully written and at times haunting memoir of what it is like to belong to the land and truly love Africa.

The Tree Where Man Was Born - by Peter Matthiessen
A captivating and timeless portrayal of East Africa, capturing the essence of the region with vivid and revealing detail. With a blend of nature and travel writing, Matthiessen brings to life the landscapes, wildlife, and people he encountered during his extensive travels in Africa over a twelve-year period. This Penguin Classics edition, with an introduction by renowned primatologist Jane Goodall.

Born Free: The Story of Elsa - by Joy Adamson
The incredible story of Joy Adamson and her life with Elsa the lioness is truly inspiring. Joy raised Elsa from an orphaned cub to an adult, forming a deep and powerful bond with the magnificent animal. Through their journey, we are reminded of the precious connection between humans and animals, and the impact of preserving the natural world. Joy's dedication to Elsa and her work in wildlife conservation is a testament to the profound impact that one person can have on the lives of animals and the environment.

Out of Africa - by Karen Blixen
In 1914, Karen Blixen arrived in Kenya with her husband to manage a coffee farm. She quickly fell in love with the land and spent her happiest years there until the farm failed. Forced to return to Denmark, she wrote the classic account of her experiences in her beloved Kenya. This memoir captures Blixen's deep connection to the African continent and the profound impact it had on her life.

The Big Cat Man: An Autobiography
Wildlife presenter and photographer, Jonathan Scott celebrates his extraordinary life in his fascinating autobiography, where he shares his passion for wildlife, photography and his life lived in the world's most spectacular wilderness area.

A Lion Called Christian: The True Story of the Remarkable Bond Between Two Friends and a Lion
A Lion Called Christian is a touching and uplifting true story of an incredible human-animal bond. A Lion Called Christian tells the remarkable story of how two visitors to London, bought a boisterous lion cub in the pet department of Harrods and how the three of them shared a flat above a furniture shop on London’s King’s Road. Until a coincidental meeting with English actors Virginia McKenna and Bill Travers, stars of the hit film Born Free, led to Christian being flown to Kenya and placed under the expert care of the “father of lions” George Adamson who fully integrated him into Africa and a life with other lions.