A review by bobbo49
Dark Star Safari: Overland from Cairo to Capetown by Paul Theroux

5.0

Loved the book! Theroux was in Egypt when Chris and I were there, and his descriptions of travel in Cairo and up the Nile were just what we experienced. The travel through east Africa sounded like what we have heard as well, and I was delighted that he overcame his predisposition and went on safari in South Africa. His analysis of the failure of Western aid in Africa, and reading recommendations on the subject, are thought provoking and challenging. All in all, a great read for me!