Kenya’s Masai Mara game reserve is full of breathtaking animals—and danger. The authors share stories about the animals, the Maasai people, and the encounters that leave safari guide Jackson thinking “Hatari! Danger!” and wondering if each encounter will be his last.
In 2004, after a visit to Kenya, Mary Bowman-Kruhm and her family had the opportunity to sponsor Jackson Liaram’s education in his quest to become a safari guide. This was the beginning of an amazing friendship that has involved working to bring a well to Jackson’s village so villagers could have access to water and writing this book. As Mary says, “I am proud Jackson, as a safari guide, now shares his knowledge and passion to protect wildlife both with visitors to the Mara and with the words of this book. Jackson is truly like a son to me. From knowing him, I have learned how alike all people are. He has shown me 'one finger cannot pinch a louse’ (everyone needs other people). In Maa, 'Medany olkimojino obo elashei.’
