by Justin Fox
First published 2015
Justin Fox refuses to follow the typical safari script. While other visitors to South African game reserves focus on spotting the famous Big Five, Fox sets himself a different challenge. He decides to track down the country's most elusive creatures: the Cape mountain leopard, aardvark, pangolin, riverine rabbit, and naturally occurring white lion. His quest becomes a comedy of errors filled with frustration and unexpected discoveries. Fox encounters a memorable collection of quirky locals who help and hinder his search in equal measure. Through his unconventional safari, he uncovers a wilder, more complex South Africa than most tourists ever see. The hunt for these impossible animals becomes something deeper than a simple wildlife expedition.
Genres: animals, adventure, biography-memoir, africa
Vibes: intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: fish-out-of-water
Setting: South Africa
Paperback · Tafelberg Publishers Ltd