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Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland

Mary Fitzpatrick

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Total reviews: 2 Average rating: 3.0 of 5

Great travel guide 5 out of 5 stars.
5 of 6 people found this review helpful.

I bought this exact lonely planet guide for a friend a year ago and now I need it myself, it's great! It's very practical, it allows you to be prepared, it's easy to read and it makes travel so much easier. (I'm hooked; each time I travel I get the lonely planet guide for where I'm travelling to first).

Editorial Review:

South Africa is the most popular kid on the block in Africa and it's easy to see why. The southern end of Africa teems with adventure: hike, bike and fly amid craggy peaks and open plains, catch a tantalising glimpse of streakily painted zebras in the savanna, encounter the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa. And when you're ready for the high life, tour the vineyards or live it up in cities bursting with food, wine and culture.

TICKLE YOUR TASTEBUDS - take our insider tips for the best restaurants, wineries, cafés and bars

UNRAVEL THE PAST - in-depth coverage of the region's eventful history

GET ACTIVE - handpicked listings so you know where to surf, dive, horse ride, sail, bike, hike and fly

BE THE EXPERT - know your impala from your steenbok with our wildlife special section

TRAVEL SAFELY - we keep you worded up on the scams, health issues and no-go areas

The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

Tony Pinchuck, Barbara McCrea, Donald Reid

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Excellent companion 5 out of 5 stars.
16 of 17 people found this review helpful.

Accurate and well-researched book. The recommendations are generally spot on. Nicely written, it's like travelling around with a friend who really knows the place. As someone who lives in South Africa, it's reassuring to know that there are books that are able to talk frankly about the crime situation without getting into a froth of paranoia.

Great guide, esp. in comparison to the LP 5 out of 5 stars.
16 of 16 people found this review helpful.

I lived in SA for about 5 months. We had both the LP and the Rough Guide and although it was nice to have both, I would recommend the Rough Guide if you were just going to choose one book. I found the Rough Guide to be a little more accurate in the prices listed and the organization to be far superior to the LP. The LP was helpful with more general information, but the Rough Guide provided more information on the little, out of the way places. If you plan on using hostels, it is imperative to pick up a Coast to Coast after arriving. It is a compelation of hostels, organized by area, that is put out by the hostels of SA. It also includes hostels in Swaziland, Lesotho, and Mozambique. Most hostels involved with the book have free copies that you can take.

Editorial Review:

Now in its 4th edition this Rough Guide has been fully updated and revised. Its 16-page full-colour section introduces the author's highlights, from the mysterious Drakensberg mountains to the winelands of the western cape, to whale watching on the southern Cape Coast and pony trekking in Lesotho. A 16pp full-colour field guide provides a quick reference for identifying wildlife in the region. Throughout, there are discerning reviews of all the best places to stay, eat and drink - to suit any budget. Finally, the Contexts section provides an authoritative background on the country's history, wildlife, literature and music.

South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland Map by Cartographia (Michelin National Maps) (French and German Edition)

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Folded road and travel map in color. Scale 1:2,100,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from motorways to other roads. Legend includes toll roads, mountains, passes, railways, shipping routes, frontier crossings, national parks, nature reserves, scenic routes, bungalows, camping sites, World Heritage Site, fortresses, castles, forts, historic monuments, caves, touristic sites, interesting natural features, waterfalls, spas, beaches, international airports, airfields. Includes inset map of Cape Peninsula and Durban and surroundings. Extensive index on reverse of map.

Adventuring in Southern Africa: The Great Safaris and Wildlife Parks of Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Namibia, South Africa, Malawi, Lesotho, and Swaziland

Allen Bechky

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Total reviews: 6 Average rating: 4.5 of 5

Most comprehensive book on southern Africa 5 out of 5 stars.
41 of 42 people found this review helpful.

This book is full of interesting and pertinent travel information; it is a MUST for anyone interested in game-viewing and travelling in southern Africa. The author gives best times to travel depending on what you want to see, and for each country, lists brief history/present politics, places to stay--easily accessible to remote--and how to get there and what you may see. He also gives a comprehensive packing list, medical info, and tips on game viewing. Out of the 4 books I bought on southern Africa, this is the one I referred to most often. This book, coupled with The Kingdon Field Guide to African Mammals, is an invaluable southern Africa traveller's necessity.

Editorial Review:

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.

Lesotho Map by ITMB

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Detailed map for your travel needs! 5 out of 5 stars.
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.

This map is fabulous, but the real test will be when we visit. It's large and very detailed, even including the dirt tracks and showing the "dangerous sections" we were looking for!

Editorial Review:

Folded road and travel map in color. Scale 1:350,000. Distinguishes roads ranging from paved roads to tracks (4 wheel drive). Legend includes railway with stations, bordercrossings, border control points, airports (tarred runway), airstrips, hospitals, clinics, outstations, museums, hotels, lodges or rest houses, sites of battle, points of interest. Includes inset map of Maseru.

Touring Southern Africa: Independent Holidays in South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland, Mozambique and Zimbabwe (Touring Southern Africa)

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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.

Lonely Planet South Africa & Lesotho video (Videos)

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Travellers' guide to southern Africa;: A concise guide to the wildlife and tourist facilities of South Africa, South West Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Botswana, Mozambique and Rhodesia

Thornton Cox

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