Wadda Life

<p>Derek Massey arrived in Dar es Salaam with little money, no local knowledge, and no idea of the challenges he’d face under Africa''s intense sun. A young Englishman, he''d never ventured beyond Switzerland before taking a job in Tanzania''s hides and skins department, marking the start of a 50-year career across Africa and Asia.</p><p>In a pre-GPS, pre-cell phone era, Africa''s vast landscapes were unpredictable and often dangerous. Breaking down or getting lost could leave one stranded for days, facing threats from wildlife and harsh conditions.</p><p><em>Wadda Life</em> captures Derek’s journey through diverse cultures, risks, and remarkable experiences in a continent that quickly became home.</p>