What were Livingstone and his fellow Europeans after? The author who gave us Dark Continent my Black Arse travels to the heart of Africa to see for himself. Sihle Khumalo travels into Africa by public transport, and this time to its continental core where the Great Lakes are. Ever the wandering stooge, he recounts with his signature wit and charm the sometimes impossible travails in getting from one point to another, even if the two are not remote at all. However, a much matured storyteller emerges from the pages, making the reading of this book an even more rewarding experience. Khumalo is securing his claim to becoming the premier African exploring the continent, its people and its history through travel and writing.