No matter if you are a fan or interested in environmental Hitchhiker subjects or interested in out-of-the-way travel - or not! This book is excellent reading. The subject matter is very serious, but as this is therefore a travellogue, Adams is able to put a good amount of humor into it as well. Adams is very honest - There Is No "I'm such a great environmentalist and writer" stuff in here. Just straight-forward information about the travel and the animals - but the man just formulates himself so well, did it is a pure joy to read. Seldom have I giggled so much while reading a book - and yet I learned a lot about the situation for endangered species - and how not to travel to Africa ;-)