{"product_id":"safari-a-memoir-of-a-worldwide-travel-pioneer-isbn-9780062299208","title":"Safari: A Memoir of a Worldwide Travel Pioneer","description":"\u003cp\u003eIn this breathtaking travel memoir and adventure guide, the legendary founder of the world’s premier luxury travel company, Abercrombie \u0026amp; Kent, takes readers on a whirlwind tour around the globe, sharing his best-kept secrets and the story of his success and his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 1962, Geoffrey Kent had nothing but a Kenya pound and an old Land Rover when he hosted his first safari in Nairobi, Kenya. Today, he is the co-owner of Abercrombie \u0026amp; Kent, a half-billion dollar international corporation that provides unique, stylish luxury travel to the planet’s wildest frontiers, for an exclusive clientele that includes Bill Gates, Ted Turner, Ralph Lauren, and DreamWorks CEO Jeffrey Katzenberg.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his first book, this “Indiana Jones meets James Bond” entrepreneur who invented the cutting-edge travel industry tells his story—his 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: Memoir of a Worldwide Travel Pioneer is a breathtaking and exhilarating trip to some of the most exotic and stunning locations on earth. Beginning in Africa and ultimately spanning the globe, it is packed with sometimes harrowing and always entertaining memories from Kent’s life and career, revealing fascinating tales from his personal and ultra-exclusive celebrity clients. The book is also filled with insider travel tips and award-winning photography. In addition, Kent provides an inspiring bucket list of must-see sites, so that every class of voyager and even armchair travelers can experience the wonders of the world.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom sophisticated cities to far-flung locales, Safari lets readers indulge their spirit of adventure, whisking them to the places of their dreams—and beyond through the lens of this larger-than-life action adventurer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is more than the story of a business—it’s a passport to a life of unbelievable adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAfrican Safari Adventure:\u003c\/b\u003e From growing up barefoot in the African bush to launching his first safari with nothing but an old Land Rover, Kent shares the raw, exhilarating stories that started it all.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCelebrity Travel Stories:\u003c\/b\u003e Get a behind-the-scenes look at the exclusive, often harrowing, trips designed for a clientele that includes royalty and titans of industry like Bill Gates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eA Travel Pioneer’s Playbook:\u003c\/b\u003e Learn the best-kept secrets of the man who invented the luxury expedition, with insider tips on must-see sites for every kind of voyager.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWildlife Conservation:\u003c\/b\u003e Discover the philosophy that transformed an industry: a commitment to protecting Africa's precious wildlife by making photographic safaris a force for conservation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"It's here, in nature, that we are completely unified with all of life.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGeoffrey Kent had nothing but an East African shilling and an old Land Rover when he launched a safari business in 1962 with his parents in Nairobi. Today he is the chairman and CEO of Abercrombie \u0026amp; Kent, a pioneering internationally renowned luxury travel company that takes thousands of trekkers to the planet's wildest frontiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn 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. \u003cem\u003eSafari\u003c\/em\u003e is a breathtaking and exhilarating trip to some of the most exotic and stunning locations on earth. Packed with gorgeous photographs and unbelievable memories from the larger-than-life explorer, \u003cem\u003eSafari\u003c\/em\u003e lets readers indulge their spirit of adventure.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e“This is a must-read for anyone who is captivated by the magic, mystery, and majesty of travel.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eJeffrey Katzenberg\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is an extraordinary series of stories about travel and adventure in many parts of the world that will fire the imagination of any reader. ” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRichard Leakey, FRS\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“As this book explains, there is a world of difference between the superficial experience of tourism and that of the traveller. 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.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eSting \u0026amp; Trudie Styler\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Geoffrey Kent understands my passion for travel because he has it too, as this book reveals. I admire his motivation to enable more people to see the world, because he sees how travel can inspire change in people and their communities.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBill Marriott\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“There are grand adventures reflected in these stories.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eRoma Downey \u0026amp; Mark Burnett\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kent’s memoir transports you to another landscape as successfully as an Abercrombie \u0026amp; Kent expedition.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWilbur Smith\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This is a memoir for armchair travelers and thrill-seekers, one man’s journey of wanderlust, challenges, exploration, trials and tribulations...’Safari’ is a book that shares all with us so we can vicariously get some of the thrills Geoffrey Kent has so much enjoyed.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eEl Paso Inc.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“[Mr. Kent] tells a good story, and this book is all about stories.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eWall Street Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Geoffrey Kent...recounts his riveting and far-flung adventures in his new memoir \u003cem\u003eSafari: A Memoir of a Worldwide Travel Pioneer. . . . \u003c\/em\u003eThe book is also a poignant love letter to Africa, where he was raised and led his inaugural safari (both in Kenya) in 1962.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eForbes.com\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Kent’s eye-opening...adventures are...an edge-of-your-seat reading experience, kept especially engaging by his warm personality, sense of humor, and keen behind-the-scenes-of-building-a-business stories.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eParade\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Get this book, it’s a great read!” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePeter Greenberg, The Travel Detective\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Travel, no matter the destination, really changes your perspective; it clears your head, opens your eyes and helps cultivate new ways of thinking and sometimes even the brightest ideas you’ve ever had.” - \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTed Turner\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Traveling is the most powerful self-development tool available to humanity. 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