South Africa Books and Travel Guides


Adventuring in Southern Africa
A comprehensive guide to the geography, culture, natural history, and adventure opportunities in the eight countries that make up the southern portion of the African continent. Includes appendices of safari tour operators and conservation groups. An essential tool for everyone planning a trip to this spectacular and still unspoiled part of the world. Bibliography. Photos.
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Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
With coverage ranging from the surf scene to historic vineyards to trekking the Drakensberg, this is the definitive guide to South Africa. The book contains a 32-page full-color safari guide, extensive coverage of national parks, and hundreds of recommendations on where to stay and eat. Also featured are Afrikaans and tribal language sections and 95 thoroughly updated maps.
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Fodor's South Africa
Experienced and first-time travelers alike rely on Fodor's Gold Guides for rich, reliable coverage the world over. Smart travel tips and important contact info make planning your trip a breeze and detailed coverage of sights, accommodations, and restaurants give you the info you need to make your experience enriching and hassle-free. If you only have room for one guide, this is the one for you.
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Fodor's Exploring South Africa
Fodor's Exploring Guides are the most up-to-date, full-color guidebooks available. Covering destinations around the world, these guides are loaded with photos, essays on culture and history, descriptions of sights, and practical information. Full-color photos make this a great guide to buy if you're still planning your itinerary (let the photos help you choose!) and it's a perfect companion to a general guidebook, like a Fodor's Gold Guide.
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Africa: The South; Travel Survival Kit
This new guide covers Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. Along with the practical essentials, this book includes background on the region's turbulent history and insight into its distinctive cultures, as well as an outdoor activities section. color. 110 maps.
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Insight Guides South Africa

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Vanishing Cultures of South Africa : Changing Customs in a Changing World

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Let's Go 1999: South Africa
From indigenous cultures to adventure travel on a budget, Let's Go leads the way. Now includes the highlights of Zimbabwe, Botswana, and Namibia.
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Touring Southern Africa
From cosmopolitan cities to the rural splendor of the great Karroo and Mountain Zebra National Park, here's practical information on touring Southern Africa, compiled in a route-based format, with alternate rail transportation suggestions. 16 color photos. 60 maps & plans.
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