When was the last time you thought of doing something for the first time? Into Africa: A Hunter's Safari was written about and for a first-time African safari adventurer, with the sense of wonder that only comes with first times. At the same time a personal memoir and how-to guide, it explores what professional hunter and author Peter Hathaway Capstick referred to as "the greatest adventure remaining on Earth." Why write a book about hunting Africa? After all, many hunters have done so over the last century: most notably Selous, Hemingway, Ruark and, more recently, Peter Hathaway Capstick, John "Pondoro" Taylor, and Craig Boddington. As history shows, each could handle a gun or pen with equal finesse. But for those who have dreamt of hunting Africa, it might seem an unachievable dream. This book, written by someone who faced the same uncertainties and asked the same questions about cost and other challenges, aims to lay bare the facts while sharing a priceless experience.Comprised of three parts, the book outlines how to get there, what will happen when you do, and what comes after you return home. It evolved out of the author's twelve-day experience and is not meant to compete with books featuring action-packed chapters covering a decade or more across Africa, nor does it contain harrowing tales of risky, high-adventure, dangerous game hunts. For such stories, the deeds and words of the author-hunters previously mentioned are a worthy read. But for those wanting an honest portrayal of what to expect from their first African safari, this book is the only one you'll need. When considering an adventure, it's been my experience that what's envisioned in your mind's eye is seldom matched by reality. But sometimes fortune smiles and an experience beyond anything you've a right to expect comes your way. Such was my experience with and gift from Africa. Had I been asked to list my expectations and hopes for each day on safari, my words would have fallen well short of my experiences. Oddly enough, I had no intention of writing a book or anything else about my safari. It evolved after hunting friends and colleagues asked about my African 'vacation' and the more I talked about it, painting vivid scenes and fleeting moments with body language and excited words, the more they wanted to hear. After the fact, as I put thoughts on paper for a colleague and friend, it occurred to me that I actually enjoyed writing about the adventure and realized, based on encouragement and feedback from those who had read my words, that other people, hunters and non-hunters, actually enjoyed reading them. I've written numerous articles, mostly technical, over the years and seen my work and photographs published ... but "Into Africa - A Hunter's Safari" is the first time I've taken the leap into a non-fiction book. What made Into Africa a touchstone for me was about a great deal more than I came ... I saw ... I shot ... I went home.  In away, I walk the bushveld, hills and plains of Africa every day in my mind's eye, and sometimes I dream of those distant places. In that respect, Craig Boddington is spot on when he says, "Once she grabs you Africa is reluctant to let go." It has always been important to me to pursue my dreams, pay my own way, and give something back. Giving something back often means giving others a hand up, as others have done for me. Africa gave me a great deal; far more than I had any right to expect and I owe her a debt I hope, in some small way, to repay. The subject of this book - A Hunter's Safari - was paid for entirely by the hunters, without assistance from any sporting goods manufacturer. Nor did I receive special consideration from the outfitters, lodges or PHs I had the pleasure to hunt with during my safari; and that, for me, is as it should be. I had an extraordinary experience and I attribute that entirely to the fine people and game I encountered along the way. I have and will continue to give something back; to the causes, people, and projects I believe in and support. I encourage others to do the same. Putting my money where my mouth is, any profits the author receives from this book will be donated to the Winterberg School Trust, to benefit the education of rural children near Tarkastad in the Eastern Cape, South Africa; and the Lone Survivor Foundation, to benefit wounded warriors who have given so much to keep America"... the land of the free, and the home of the brave." Why write a book about hunting in Africa? After all, many hunters have done so over more than a century: most notably, Frederick Selous, Theodore Roosevelt, Ernest Hemingway, Robert Ruark; and more recently, Peter Hathaway Capstick, John "Pondoro" Taylor, and Craig Boddington. As history shows, each could handle a rifle or pen with equal finesse. The answer is that many sportsmen have dreamt of an African safari but are unsure of the costs and challenges of doing so in this day and age. Prior to his safari, the author faced