Category: Reviews

“Hoffman’s writing captures what few of us will ever witness: the heartbeat of the African bush. He travels where few sane men have ever set foot… his tales capturing the slowing pulse of a world on the brink of extinction. Wandering through what remains of the ruthless African wilderness, Hoffman captures its essence, releasing it on paper in all its glory. Like his subject, Hoffman’s work is the last of its kind – an endangered species that can only be salvaged through savoring.” Salome Matas Storyteller – Journalist – Communications Specialist...

While living in a frustrating, technological driven, post COVID, unreal world, we tend to focus on surviving till the end of the year, the week, the day or just the next hour, while juggling a thousand tasks on a never ending “priority list”.  It is in moments like these that writers like Hoffman is a breath of fresh air.  It is like stepping out of the chaos, taking a deep breath and looking up to a shooting star moment.  Hoffman’s writings take me back to those childhood tressures of pure down to earth moments.  Thank you Hoffman for embracing...

Writing and wandering are two nearly impossible passions to live by nowadays. As a writer, Hoffman seems to have found his place, capturing people’s emotions, curiosity, and imagination. As a wanderer (in the 21st century!), he keeps on stumbling upon, now and again, those ever-elusive paths that lead not only to barely untouched worlds for him to experience, but also to unexplored mental territories for us, the readers, to unveil. Equipped with timeless equipment, and the need to find his Eden, he is moving only forward, without haste but without rest.” Jordi Matas Freelance documentary photographer...

What resonates deeply with me when delving into Hoffman’s reflections on his forays into the remote African bush is the profound love and respect he holds for this landscape and its inhabitants. Unlike many others, he refrains from sharing sensational, in-your-face close-up photographs of any animal, regardless of its size. Instead, he frequently voices his dismay at the lack of respect humans often exhibit for the sake of their own entertainment. His writings consistently express his desire to move through these environments with minimal disturbance, leaving behind no trace of his presence. He seeks to observe the bushveld in...

If you seek to read about the intense up-close experiences and observations of a man that ventured into the vast wilderness areas of Africa where no roads or even tracks exist, mostly alone with only the very basic survival equipment, then this is the stuff for you. You will not hear about how well the latest SAT Phone works, or how quick the newest rooftop tent can be erected or even how cold the latest camping fridge keeps the beers. Instead, Hoffman will share with you stories, experiences and observations of life in Africa uncontaminated by technology gadgets and...