Ian Bartlett
The Real Crocodile Hunter®
"I was born to the wild heartbeat of Africa, where rivers can conceal danger, and every ripple can tell a story. For more than a decade, I came face-to-face with one of nature’s most ancient and formidable predators—the Nile crocodile. Step with me into the untamed rivers and marshes of Africa, where beauty and danger exist side by side. Discover my true stories of conservation, crocodile hunting, survival, danger, and adventure—stories drawn from real encounters in places where humans and crocodiles have shared the same waters for generations."
Memoirs of a Real Crocodile Hunter takes you beyond the legend and into the reality of a remarkable profession: tracking dangerous crocodiles, working along remote waterways, and confronting animals that had become a threat to the communities living beside them. The book is available in paperback, hardcover, Kindle, and audiobook, through Amazon, Audible, Apple Books, and major retailers worldwide.
"Join me on a rare journey into a world few people have experienced firsthand—and step closer to the wild Africa that has remained a part of me throughout my life."
Adventurous | Thrilling | Heart-Pounding
★★★★★
“Ian Bartlett is the real deal... If you enjoy Ruark, Capstick, or any true African adventure, this is a must-read. Ian Bartlett is a strong literary talent, and this book proves it.” Julius Fortuna, Co-Founder, Double Rifle Society
Ian Bartlett, AKA "The Real Crocodile Hunter" is a former professional crocodile hunter, conservationist and author whose extraordinary life was shaped by decades in Africa and more than a decade working in problem animal control with Nile crocodiles in Malawi. His experiences ranged from tracking problem crocodiles along the Shire River to protecting indigenous woodland at Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch—experiences that would later become the foundation of his books and The Real Crocodile Hunter®.
"Welcome to the wild side of storytelling!"
"I share my true life from the heart of Africa, where immense crocodiles reign and danger was a constant companion in the wild."
"I spent over ten years tracking the man-eaters that threatened riverside villages."
"In the jungle, every shadow tells a story"
Commitment to Nature
Ian Bartlett has committed more than two decades to wildlife and nature conservation at Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch, where consistent protection and disciplined management allowed indigenous woodland along the Shire River to recover and regenerate. What began as a neglected landscape slowly returned to life—proof that conservation is not an event, but a long game played one careful decision at a time.
Fighting Deforestation at Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch
Mpatamanga Wildlife Ranch - A successful 20-year Wildlife Conservation Project
"My stories are now available worldwide!"
Dealing with confirmed man-eating crocodiles where human lives were at immediate risk.
From the riverbanks of Africa to a global audience
Working with the Malawi Government Department of Wildlife and National Parks Problem Animal Control
A few Brave Men - The Real Crocodile Hunters
"Meet my daughter Kyla - my number one promoter!"
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