Walking Wild is not just a recount of traversing the length of Kruger National Park. iIt's a visceral, pulse-raising immersion into the raw essence of the African wilderness. Each chapter pulses with the thrill of walking among predators, facing the unforgiving elements, and pushing physical and mental limits in the name of discovery and connection with nature.
The book’s strength lies in its unfiltered honesty. It doesn’t romanticize the wild, it respects it. The author captures the adrenaline-spiked moments, whether it’s close encounters with lions or navigating rough terrain, with such vivid detail that you feel the dust, hear the silence, and hold your breath at every crack of a twig.
Yet it’s not just about the danger. There’s a meditative rhythm to the recurring walks - something grounding in the repetition, the hardship, the stillness between the storms. Despite the obstacles, or maybe because of them, Walking Wild left me yearning for more. More insight, more wildness, more raw truth. It’s a book that doesn’t just describe walking the Kruger, it invites you to walk with it.
For lovers of nature writing, adventure, and the deeper human search for meaning through motion, Walking Wild delivers on every front. A memorable, humbling read.
This is, without doubt, the most complete and useful guide to Kruger national park