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Botswana: The Bradt Travel Guide *****
by Chris McIntyre (Author) |
| Botswana's
Okavango Delta is a wetland paradise and a top destination in
Africa for wildlife enthusiasts who will delight in the thorough
coverage of this new Bradt guide. Botswana is an ideal guide for
visitors heading for lodges and safari camps, either as
overlanders exploring the wilderness Botswana or those on
tailor-made tours and fly-drive trips. The author recognizes the
bewildering choice facing the visitor planning a trip to this
major safari destination and provides independent guidance on
travel options. |
The Rough Guide to Zimbabwe
*****
by Barbara McCrea, Tony Pinchuck |
| A highly practical guide, informative and entertaining to read,
covering where and when to go. Zimbabwe is best known for its excellent and accessible game reserves and the
mighty Victoria Falls. Track Big Game on foot with an armed guide,
or enjoy superb mountain hiking in the Eastern Highlands. If it's elephants you're after, the region can't be beaten... in Chobe and Hwange
Parks they are present in a superabundance of tens of thousands. Many people combine a trip to Zimbabwe with a visit to Chobe National Park and the Okavango
Delta in Botswana. |
Footprint:
Namibia Handbook 3 Ed *****
by Sebastian
Ballard, Nick Santcross, Gordon Baker |
| This
third edition of Footprint's Namibia Handbook has been
extensively revised and updated with information on the people,
contemporary culture and colonial history. The guide contains
practical know-how for travel across the world's highest sand
dunes. Safari excursion information includes essentials on
camps, lodges, transport, health and safety. With this guide,
any visitor will truly experience everything Namibia has to
offer. |
African
Safari Journal *****
by Mark W. Nolting, Duncan Butchart (Illustrator) |
| This book is a must to take on safari as it is actually several books in one: a
wildlife and botany guide, a language guide, a trip organizer, a safari directory with safari tips, a map directory, a checklist for recording your sightings, a journal to keep a personal diary of key events, and much more. |
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries, Sixth Edition
*****
by Mark W. Nolting, Duncan Butchart (Illustrator) |
| The definitive guide to viewing wildlife in Africa.
Nolting covers driving, flying and walking safaris, elephant-back, balloon, and canoe safaris, photo safaris, game drives, and bird-watching safaris. Photos have been added, and there are numerous maps and tables with a wealth of handy information, including a chart on "What Is Best Seen Where." |
The Safari Companion
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by Richard D. Estes, Daniel Otte (Illustrator), Kathryn S. Fuller |
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The first comprehensive guide to watching and understanding the behaviors of African wildlife. Designed to be carried along on a wildlife-viewing safari, the guide allows even a novice wildlife observer to understand the behavior of nearly one hundred large mammals, from antelopes, hippos and elephants to lions, monkeys and gorillas. |
The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals
*****
by Jonathan Kingdon |
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The richness of information is exemplary. The illustrations would make a big cat
purr. It is one of Kingdon's strengths, both as a naturalist and as an artist, that he is interested in how animals look and feel to each
other. His drawings and paintings stress the elegant functionality of body geometry, the way animals use facial and body patterns for visual
signaling. With over 480 color pictures and 280 maps covering some 1,100 mammal species, this book is an essential companion to all visiting Africa or with an interest in the mammals of the continent. |
Hunting
with the Moon: The Lions of Savuti
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by Derek Joubert, Beverly Joubert (Photographer) |
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Two Emmy Award-winning naturalists and cinematographers who have lived among the lions of Botswana for thirteen years present a book of astonishing photographs and text about the wild cats' nocturnal world, capturing their ferocious nighttime kills.
An extraordinary book, filled with stunning images, fascinating facts, and vivid anecdotes. A
chance to enter the enthralling, unforgettable world of lions in the wild. |
African Elephants: A Celebration of Majesty
*****
by Daryl Balfour (Photographer), Sharna Balfour, Ian Douglas-Hamilton
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In this stunning showcase, photographers Daryl and Sharna Balfour present a celebration of the most magnificent awe-inspiring land animal on earth. This incredible collection of over 200 photographs, reveals the fascinating lives of African elephants, their individual behavior, and even their intriguing social relationships.
A remarkable chronicle of this majestic creature, a book that is only surpassed by the incredible photography exhibited here.
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Rorke's Drift (Wordsworth Collection)
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by Michael Glover
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This is an excellent narrative of the battle at Rorke's Drift during the Zulu wars of 1879. Anyone who has seen and enjoyed the movie "Zulu" will want to read this book. A very dramatic story, well-told. No writer of fiction could evoke more drama, tragedy, heroism or
humanity than that surrounding the fearless Zulu Impis and the 24th Regiment of Foot.
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Wines and Brandies of the Cape of Good Hope
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by Phyllis Hands, Dave Hughes, Harry J. Stephan |
"The
photography in this book is of the highest quality and is simply breathtaking. Anyone who has
visited South Africa will agree that it has probably the most beautiful wine region in the world. Makes a stunning coffee table book."
Reader from California, USA. |
Missionary Travels in South Africa
*****
by David N. Livingstone |
| The Christian missionary and explorer Dr. Livingstone was among the first Europeans to penetrate into the interior of Africa on his own. He faced pestilence, animal attacks, and the brutal traffic in human beings that he was determined to eradicate. From South Africa, he traveled north to the Kalahari Desert in 1849, on to the west coast and then to the east coast. He saw fertile river valleys with abundant animal life and a variety of tribes,
and the famous falls, which he named Victoria. Livingstone has a sly wit,
too, challenging the lion's place as "King of Beasts." Absorbing reading! |
The African Kitchen : A Day in the Life of a Safari Chef
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by Josie Stow, Jan Baldwin (Photographer)
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Africa is synonymous with adventure. A land of wild animals, colorful traditions and natural
splendor. The African Kitchen is a culinary and visual feast, a food lover's tour of this
fascinating continent. Chef Josie Stow here combines the thrill of the safari with the excitement of pan-African
cooking. She uses today's most popular ingredients in exciting combinations with recipes for
all occasions. |
The
Unofficial Business Traveler's Pocket Guide
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by Christopher J. McGinnis
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| This book
is for anyone who travels... for business or pleasure.
Written by CNN's business travel correspondent, this indispensable book is packed with easy access tips, focusing on international travel, technology, and frequent flyer programs.
It's a fantastic for reference when you are stuck in the airport or need to discuss a point with airline staff. |
