What My Feet Saw (ebook)

From the rooftops of Mount Kilimanjaro to the roaring waters of the Nile, What My Feet Saw takes readers on a breathtaking journey across 14 African countries, covering over 12,000 kilometers of unforgettable adventure.

With wit, warmth, and deep cultural insight, the author recounts his road trips across West, East, and Southern Africa, sharing powerful encounters, riveting travel stories, and local delicacies enjoyed along the way.

This is not just a travel memoir. It’s a celebration of the African spirit—its geography, people, cuisine, music, history, and humanity. Whether walking with lions in Zambia, dancing with pygmies in Uganda, or rafting through the Nile’s white waters, the author’s vivid storytelling invites you to experience Africa as never before.

What My Feet Saw is a rich blend of personal narrative, general knowledge, and cross-cultural appreciation—a must-read for adventurers, history lovers, and anyone seeking to rediscover the beauty of the African continent.

About the Author

GERSHON OGBULUIJAH, a Fellow of the Nigerian Society of Engineers, was born in Ataba, Rivers State, Nigeria. After starting his career as a Highway Engineer with the Rivers State Civil Service, he spent over two decades in the oil and gas industry, holding leadership roles across engineering, logistics, operations, and HSE.

Since retiring in 2016, Gershon has devoted his time to travel, adventure, and writing. A passionate mountaineer and marathoner, he climbed Mount Kilimanjaro in 2022. 

He is the author of Serial Survivor (2020) and lives with his wife, Dr. Justina Ogbuluijah, and their four children.

Category: Memoir