Boxing Day Sale is live! Up to 20% off 2000+ Books

Cry of the Kalahari

4.33 goodreads logo

Ratings/reviews counts are updated frequently.

Check link for latest rating.
( 8,562 ratings, 634 reviews)
Book Hero Magic crafted this summary to help describe this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Summary
Cry of the Kalahari is an enthralling account of Mark and Delia Owens' seven-year exploration in the Kalahari Desert of Botswana. The narrative highlights their scientific observations of elusive wildlife and their adventurous experiences in a remote and challenging environment. This travel and adventure memoir offers a captivating glimpse into the natural world and the couple's dedication to wildlife conservation.
Read More
Format: Paperback / softback
$2799
AVAILABLE WITH SUPPLIER Ships from our Auckland warehouse within 3-4 weeks

Found a better price? Request a price match

Book Hero Magic created this recommendation. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! IS THIS YOUR NEXT READ?

You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by wild landscapes and the captivating tales of life in the Kalahari Desert. The authors share their enthralling journey as they study the extraordinary wildlife of this remote region, providing insightful observations and exciting adventures that will capture the hearts of nature enthusiasts and adventure seekers alike.

Book Hero thinking about your next read

Cry of the Kalahari

The incredible memoir by international bestselling author of Where The Crawdads Sing, Delia Owens and her then partner Mark Owens', charting their time researching wildlife in the Kalahari Desert. Reissued and in full colour, for the first time since its original publication.

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description
'A remarkable story beautifully told... Among such classics as Goodall's In the Shadow of Man and Fossey's Gorillas in the Mist' Chicago Tribune

Carrying little more than a change of clothes and a pair of binoculars, two young Americans, Mark and Delia Owens, caught a plane to Africa, bought a thirdhand Land Rover, and drove deep into the Kalahari Desert. There they lived for seven years, in an unexplored area with no roads, no people, and no source of water for thousands of square miles. In this vast wilderness, the Owenses began their zoology research, working alongside animals that had never before been exposed to humans.

An international bestseller on its original release, Cry of the Kalahari is the story of the Owenses's life with lions, brown hyenas, jackals, giraffes, and the many other creatures they came to know. It is also a gripping account of how they survived the dangers of living in one of the last and largest pristine areas on Earth.

Book Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?

Cry of the Kalahari receives high praise for its captivating adventure and deep appreciation for the Kalahari Desert's wildlife. It's often described as both remarkable and inspirational, with readers drawn to how the authors overcame challenges and lived amidst the desert’s beauty. The book is celebrated for its passionate storytelling and the perseverance displayed by the Owens in pursuit of their mission.

Book Hero reading reviews

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781472156457

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 August 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Corsair

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Ben Fogle

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 34.0mm

Width: 126.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 400g

Pages: 480

About the Author

Delia Owens is the number one bestselling author of Where the Crawdads Sing. Mark Owens, along with Delia, spent many years working as a nature conservationist and together they wrote the internationally bestselling Cry of the Kalahari, Secrets of the Savanna and The Eye of the Elephant.

Also by Delia Owens

View all

Also by Mark Owens

View all

More from Travel & Adventure

View all

Why buy from us?

Book Hero is not a chain store or big box retailer. We're an independent 100% NZ-owned business on a mission to help more Kiwis rediscover a love of books and reading!

Service & Delivery

Service & Delivery

Our warehouse in Auckland holds over 80,000 books and puzzles in-stock so you're not waiting for your order to arrive from overseas.

Auckland Bookstore

Auckland Bookstore

We're primarily an online store, but for your convenience you can pick up your order for free from our bookstore, which is right next door to our warehouse in Hobsonville.

Our Gifting Service

Our Gifting Service

Books make wonderful thoughtful gifts and we're here to help with gift-wrapping and cards. We can even send your gift directly to your loved one.