11/25/2025
Review of "Suburbanites on Safari: True Stories About My First Encounter with African Wild Animals"
Link to book: https://amzn.to/3hzY79h
By: CB, Amazon reader
★★★★★ A Captivating, Exhilarating Adventure
“I was sitting right in front of him and well within the reach of his gigantic trunk. While raising his trunk, the bull elephant also had to raise his head, so the tips of his tusks were pointing straight at the lens of my camera.” (p. 72)
Suburbanites on Safari tells the wildly fun and informative tale of an adventure, as told by two travelers from the suburbs. It’s the kind of book that pulls you into an adventure and makes you laugh the whole way. By the end, you feel as though you’ve been trekking through the African savanna yourself - and have learned more about the wildlife you’ve probably seen in shows and pictures before like never before.
The book is divided into chapters that mostly focus on different animals living in the savanna. You’ll meet animals like lions and elephants (and try to find the elusive leopard) and see them in their own element.
Other chapters explain the logistics of a safari, such as vehicles, lodgings, and the essential safari rules, so you’d be well-informed if you’re planning your own trip. But even if you have no plans to travel on a safari, the book is well worth the read for Alex’s flowing writing style, full of humor and helpful tidbits, and for the many beautiful photographs found throughout its pages.
It reads casually in the best way, as if you were both having a conversation. The photos of the lions and birds are particularly stunning! Suburbanites on Safari is wonderful to read on its own, but could also be fun for a book club or reading with a friend. It’s the kind of story you want to keep going, and want to talk about for a while after.
Check this book out: https://amzn.to/3hzY79h
