Go to browse
Adventuring in Southern Africa --This volume of this terrific Sierra Club series provides an overview of the many nature and outdoor adventures available in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. From national parks to beaches, trekking to snorkeling, the options are almost limitless. Alan Bechky covers everything you need to know before you go: how to prepare, what to pack, transportation, tours, accommodations, and health concerns. He also helps you decide which adventure is right for you. $18.00
Cadogan South Africa --Explore the vineyards, beaches, varied landscapes and abundant wildlife of South Africa in this comprehensive guidebook. Rupert Isaacson leads you through the history and sights of this beautiful and troubled country and points you in the direction of the best hotels and restaurants in all price ranges. $21.95
NEW Cadogan Southern Africa on the Wild Side--If the thought of Africa brings to mind only safaris, this new venture from Cadogan will expand your horizons. It offers an introduction to the nature and wildlife of Southern Africa, and leads you to outdoor adventures in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, Malawi and Mozambique. Arranged by country and region, each chapter outlines activities ranging from traditional safaris to hiking in the bush, elephant treks, dolphin-watching, skydiving and white-water rafting. Whether you wish explore on your own or with a tour group, author Rupert Isaacson shows you the way, with good maps and inspiring photos. $21.95
Culture Shock! South Africa --Geared toward the long-term visitor, but helpful to anyone planning a trip here, this delightful guide introduces you to the local culture, history, language, etiquette and customs (even local foods). Fun to read, it will help you feel right at home. $12.95
Dive Sites of South Africa --This new book offers descriptions of every major dive site, as well as information on access points, transportation, safety and dive facilities. Gorgeous color photographs and maps illustrate the text and are sure to whet your appetite for underwater adventure. $24.95
Fodor's Exploring South Africa --Fodor's has imported the British AA Exploring Guides and is distributing them here in the USA. This full-color volume is arranged regionally, with good maps, walking and driving tours and detailed sightseeing. It is a great way to familiarize yourself with South Africa and decide on a travel itinerary. $22.00
Fodor's South Africa --When Fodor's creates a guide to South Africa, you know it's a popular destination! Solid practical information, with all the sightseeing highlights, top hotels and restaurants, and itinerary-planning suggestions for the upscale traveler, in the Fodor's tradition. $19.00
Globetrotter Guide to Botswana --Part of a series published in South Africa, this pocket-sized guide is filled with sightseeing information, practical travel tips, good maps and color photographs, making it the perfect introduction to planning a trip. $10.95
Also:
Globetrotter Travel Guide to Zimbabwe $9.95
Globetrotter Guide to Cape Town --Part of a series published in South Africa, this small guide provides an overview of the history and attractions of Cape Town, and rates the top tourist sights so that if you only have a few days you won't miss anything. Travel tips are color-coded for easy reference, and there are helpful itinerary suggestions and maps. $9.95
Also:
Globetrotter Guide to Kruger National Park
Globetrotter Guide to South Africa Each $9.95
Globetrotter Guide to Madagascar --This pocket-sized guide provides an overview of the history and attractions of Madagascar, and rates the top tourist sights so that if you only have a few days you won't miss anything. Travel tips are color-coded for easy reference, and there are helpful itinerary suggestions and maps. $9.95
Globetrotter Travel Atlas to South Africa --An oversize atlas of detailed regional road and city maps, with a good index and some practical travel tips included. $12.95
Also:
Globetrotter Travel Atlas to Namibia $12.95
Globetrotter Travel Atlas to Zimbabwe $12.95
Guide to Madagascar --Hilary Bradt guides you expertly throughout the fourth largest island in the world. She provides historical background and detailed information on all the sights, with an emphasis on the extraordinary flora and fauna (85% of which can be found only here). She also includes hotel and restaurant listings, tips on transportation and good maps. $16.95
Guide to Malawi --Philip Briggs has written the first comprehensive guide to this small but beautiful country. He leads you to all the sights, from the 350 miles of pristine beaches to game parks and remote mountain villages, and provides all the practical travel information you need to plan your trip. $16.95
Guide to South Africa --The third edition of this book by Philip Briggs continues the Bradt tradition of educating the traveler on history, local customs, and sights. The wealth of practical travel information is geared toward the adventurous traveler on a budget. $17.95
Guide to Southern African Game & Nature Reserves --An excellent guide to all of the game parks and preserves throughout Southern Africa, with detailed information, photos and maps of each. $24.95
Insight Guide to Namibia --This book offers a good overview of the history, culture and regions of Namibia, with conversational text and beautiful color photographs. These guides give a great sense of place before your trip and make lovely momentos when you return. $21.95
Also:
Insight Guide to South Africa $21.95
Lonely Planet Africa: the South --Covering Botswana, Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland, this new addition to the series is the only comprehensive guide to all the countries of Southern Africa. Essays on the area's history and politics, detailed sightseeing, and coverage of outdoor activities and national parks combine with excellent maps and a color wildlife and bird-watching guide to give you everything you need to enjoy this beautiful region. $24.95
Lonely Planet Malawi, Mozambique & Zambia --Malawi may be tiny, but it and its neighbors are becoming major travel destinations for nature-lovers and adventure travellers. David Else leads you to all the sights, from 350 miles of pristine beaches to game parks and remote mountain villages, and outdoor activities including safaris, trekking and wind-surfing on Lake Malawi. Practical travel advice for all budgets and great maps make this the only guide you need. $16.95
Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland --Geared toward those on a budget but extremely useful to any independent traveller, this guide by Jon Murray et al. is known for its comprehensive practical information. Covering all aspects of travel throughout the country, with good maps and helpful historical background, this newly updated edition is top-notch. $21.95
Lonely Planet Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia --Geared toward the independent and somewhat budget-conscious traveller, this guide provides the most comprehensive travel information available for these three countries. Everything is covered here, from transportation to lodgings, from a discussion of all the sights to historical and political background, plus great maps. $19.95
Lonely Planet Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia Travel Atlas --Dozens of detailed, full color road and city maps, a complete index and tips on transportation and travel practicalities make this indispensable for the visitor to Southern Africa. $9.95
Madagascar Wildlife: A Visitor's Guide --Hilary Bradt takes a close look at the extraordinary wildlife of this island, 85% of which can only be found here. 200 color photographs complement the text. $19.95
Namibia Footprint Handbook --From the remote desert to its abundant game reserves Namibia is fast becoming a major eco-tourism destination. The authors of this new guide show you all the sights and attractions, and provide voluminous practical detail on transportation, accommodation and dining options in all price ranges (with an emphasis on moderate choices), and preparing for your trip. $19.95
Newman's Birds of Southern Africa --This is the only comprehensive field guide available in the U.S. to the birds of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique. Excellent color illustrations, concise descriptions of distinguishing marks and calls, and habitat maps make it easy to use. Author Kenneth Newman thoughtfully includes a complete checklist in the back of the book, so you can keep track of your sightings. Paperback. $39.95
Passport Regional Guides to Africa: Botswana --Explore the natural wonders of the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park, small islands off the coast and much more. Peter Comely and Salome Meyer profile the history and politics of this increasingly popular region and provide a wealth of sightseeing information, full-color maps and photographs. Notes on the practical side of travel, from transportation to accommodations, make this guide invaluable. $19.95
Also:
Passport Regional Guides to Africa: South Africa
Passport Regional Guides to Africa: Zimbabwe Each $19.95
Rough Guide South Africa --This new guide by Tony Pinchuck covers major travel destinations such as Cape Town and Kruger National Park, as well as less well-known game parks, historical sites, wineries and towns. The author provides thoroughly researched information on history, transportation, accommodations, food and safari groups--especially geared toward the adventurous traveller on a budget. $19.95
Rough Guide Zimbabwe & Botswana --Zimbabwe and Botswana are quickly overtaking East Africa as Africa's top tourist spots. Covering major travel destinations such as Victoria Falls and the Okavango Delta, as well as less well-known game parks, historical sites and towns, the Rough Guide provides thoroughly researched information on transportation, accommodations, food and safari groups. A wealth of historical and cultural background is provided, and over 50 maps show you the way to the most interesting sights. $18.95
South Africa Footprint Handbook 1998 --Sabastian Ballard takes you from beaches to wineries, national parks to cities, and guides you to all the sights and activities along the way. Voluminous practical detail on transportation, accommodations and preparing for your trip, as well as good maps, ensure that you find your way with ease. $24.95
South African Wine Guide --This handy pocket reference by John Platter describes and rates over 4,000 wines produced in South Africa, ranking the major Cape vintages and pinpointing all the vineyards on maps. $13.95
The Children Who Sleep by the River --Taking place in rural Zimbabwe, this novel by Debbie Taylor features an African documentary filmmaker who follows four generations of women through their lives and the lives of their families. $9.95
Cry of the Kalahari --The story of Delia and Mark Owens, two American naturalists living in a remote area of the Kalahari Desert in Botswana for two years, and their attempt to work with the local population to start a preservation program for lions. $12.95
A Dry White Season --Andre Brink's acclaimed novel about a white schoolteacher in suburban Johannesburg who seeks justice for a black friend murdered by the police. $11.00
The Eye of the Elephant --After being forced out of Botswana, the intrepid and dedicated couple (Delia and Mark Owens) return to Africa to encounter more adventure, this time studying elephants in a remote valley in Zambia. $12.95
The Harmless People --This is an updated edition of Elizabeth Marshall Thomas' classic anthropological study of the !Kung Bushmen of the Kalahari Desert and Southwest Africa. $12.00
A History of South Africa --A well-written and readable history by L. Thompson that will greatly enhance any trip to South Africa. $17.00
Jump and Other Stories --Short stories by Nadine Gordimer, the renowned South African writer and anti-apartheid activist. Subjects are both personal and political, providing insight into the daily life of South Africans and the morality of everyday choices. $10.95.
The Last Empire --Stefan Kanfer has written the the true story of the De Beers family and their diamond industry. Filled with colorful personalities, political intrigue and back-stabbing, it reads as much like a thriller as a work of non-fiction. $14.00
Living, Loving and Lying Awake at Night --These short stories by a South African woman named Sindiwe Magona explore contemporary women's experiences in South Africa and the struggles in both their daily life and within society as a whole. $11.95
My Son's Story --Nobel prize-winner Nadine Gordimer's novel about an inter-racial romance in South Africa centers on the couple's struggle against apartheid and attempt to come to terms with their relationship. $11.95
My Traitor's Heart --A memoir by Rian Malan, a white South African who leaves his country in political protest but ultimately returns to discover the truth about apartheid for himself. A powerful and personal story. $13.00
Nisa: The Life and Words of a !Kung Woman --Marjorie Shostak's biography and anthropological study of a women from the !Kung tribe of the Kalahari Desert makes for fascinating reading. $10.50
Songs to an African Sunset --Part of the Lonely Planet Journeys series, this travel narrative by Sekai Nzenza-Shand is the story of the author's journey back to her family village in Zimbabwe after years of absence. She finds an uneasy mix of modern conveniences and ancient beliefs, and, married to a white Australian, finds herself straddling the roles of outsider and native. Her sharp observances and cultural insights make for compelling reading. $10.95