African Encounters – The Book

“African Encounters” is my very first book, published in 2008 by Timée-Editions.

“May this book touch the hearts of its readers and inspire them with a renewed determination to play their part and make a difference,” Dr. Jane Goodall

For two years, I traveled across southern Africa, meeting passionate individuals who lead projects for the protection and rehabilitation of endangered African wildlife. In South Africa, Botswana, and Namibia, I explored reserves, discovered their richness, and shared the daily lives of those who fight for African wildlife. I captured images of rare moments and gathered these human and animal encounters in this book that changed my life.

I tell the stories of Brian Jones, Lente Roode, Eugene Cussons, Laurie Marker, Maria Diekmann, Olivier Houalet, who dedicate their lives to animal causes; and Nelson the Vulture, CP the Cheetah, Jabulani the Elephant, and Amadeus the Chimpanzee, who have become ambassadors for their endangered species.

This book is now out of print.

Find excerpts from the book online:

• the foreword by Dr. Jane Goodall
• South Africa – Moholoholo Rehabilitation Centre, Brian Jones
• South Africa – Hoedspruit Endangered Species Centre, Lente Roode
• South Africa – JGI Chimpanzee Eden, Eugene Cussons
• Namibia – Cheetah Conservation Fund, Laurie Marker
• Namibia – Rare & Endangered Species Trust, Maria Diekmann