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Africa's Top Wildlife Countries --If you're contemplating a safari, you should consult Mark Nolting's newly revised guide to 15 African countries. His superb practical advice will help you explore the Okavango Delta in Botswana, try big game fishing in South Africa, and much more. Heed Nolting's tips on planning, travel and accommodations, and you'll be thoroughly prepared to answer the call of the wild. $18.95
Collins Field Guide to the Mammals of Africa --This extraordinary book guides you to every mammal throughout every region of Africa, including Madagascar. The authors describe each species' markings, breeding habits, calls, social habits, and migration patterns, and color illustrations make identification easy. Maps pinpoint the location of each species and checklists allow you to keep track of your sightings. $23.00
Photographing on Safari --Joe McDonald does everything but take the pictures for you. First, he provides tips on choosing a tour operator, what camera equipment to bring (and what to leave behind) and what techniques to master before you leave. Then he provides a detailed guide to photographing various types of wildlife with easy to understand tips on angle, distance, and light, as well as best times of day for viewing and more. His own safari photos are included as examples. It's a snap! $19.95
Traveller's Literary Companion: Africa --Part of a new series aimed at travellers who wish to delve more deeply into a region's literature and culture, this wonderful anthology contains more than 250 short stories, poems and novel excerpts from 51 African countries. Pieces range from early folk tales to the colonial era and contemporary African literature; the authors include native writers, foreign observers and tourists. Editor Oona Strathern provides biographical notes on each author, an introductory essay on the literature of each region and very helpful literary maps. $24.95