Whereabouts of Anton Allen

[Ndovu Akili]

Hi all,
I'm trying to track down the last whereabouts or contact of Anton Allen, the last surviving Son of Bunny Allen. Also, if anyone knew where to get Allen's documentary, "A Gypsie in Africa" I would love to know. I'm writing a book about remarkable people from East Africa and I would like to interview him.

 

[baxterb]

I can’t remember why I think this, but I believe he is in texas now - doing real estate?

 

[BRICKBURN]

Good luck with your search.

 

[buck wild]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2444930/ Is this the documentary?

 

[Ndovu Akili]

I can’t remember why I think this, but I believe he is in texas now - doing real estate?

Good enough, I live in Texas. I've found three leads. Looking into them now; thanks!

 

[Ndovu Akili]

https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2444930/ Is this the documentary?

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Thanks. I have found the individual that I believe to be him. But he is not answering phone calls. I only find a PO Box address. I will send him a good old fashioned handwritten letter. Thier are still stories to tell and moments to share...

 

[Ndovu Akili]

Good luck with your search.

The joy is in the journey. The ox is slow but the Earth is patient. Safari Njema

 

[baxterb]

Good enough, I live in Texas. I've found three leads. Looking into them now; thanks!

Keep us in the loop as your project progresses. This type of stuff is right up my alley.

 

[Ndovu Akili]

Fate has smiled upon me. I located a list of possible phone numbers for Anton Allen. The very first number I dialed, an elderly gentleman with an English accent answered on the other end. I asked, "I'm looking for Anton Allen a gentleman who hunted in Kenya, are you him?" And he answered, "yes, I am." After which, we had a lovely 15 minute conversation. He pointed out that it was really his Father, Bunny, who was renowned; which I knew, but I want to hear Anton's stories. We actually live about 50 miles apart so I asked if he would be willing to meet in person and he was good with the idea. I told him I leave for a (photographic) safari to Murchison Falls NP in Uganda in early March. So, we agreed to talk after my return. I'm so excited and honored!

 

[Ndovu Akili]

I returned from Uganda about a month ago. I contacted Anton Allen and he agreed to meet at his ranch in Texas. I spent a pleasant afternoon there. He invited me to lunch and we talked of the Golden years of Kenya. For 92, he is still quite charming, lucid, and agile; I was impressed. He was curious of my stories as well as sharing his own. He eventually suggested I contact another remarkable character from that time, Bryan Coleman. Ive contacted him and I plan to drive to his place in Arkansas and spend a weekend listening to his stories.

 

[Frederik]

Great news and good work from your side to get these hunters life on paper to keep for future hunters.

 

[baxterb]

very cool. are you recording the conversations?