Zimbabwe Books

Africa's Top Wildlife Countries: Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, Rwanda, South Africa, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe

Mark W. Nolting

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Navigating Africa can be daunting, particularly when planning a safari – an experience that varies greatly according to location. This guide demystifies the process, by detailing the safari stats of 18 African countries with maps, color photographs, illustrations of wildlife, 11 useful charts, and an accommodation guide with a detailed rating system.

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.

African Laughter: Four Visits to Zimbabwe

Doris Lessing

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 4.0 of 5

Beautiful book about Zimbabwe 4 out of 5 stars.
4 of 5 people found this review helpful.

I have never been in Africa and have never read any of the books about the continent except for Nadine Gordiner's fiction. While I loved the begginning of the book, the later parts become a bit sloppy and at time impatient in terms of writing style. The observations, however, about the country of Zimbabwe over the decades, and in the time after declaration of independence are amazing. One is able to follow up on lives of writer's old friends, new people she meets on her trips, amazing animals, plants and food. I have learned a lot about country , it's people and customs, racism, reverse racism, sexism, deseases and corruption a new country is struggling with. Highly recommended read for anyone interested in learning more about this amazing country and African continent.

An Unsure Joy 4 out of 5 stars.
3 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This was the only non-travel guide about Africa in my local library branch when I got back from 8 months in East Africa, so I picked it up. Certainly a very interesting picture of the slow death of British colonialism, despite Zimbabwean independence in 1980. And the successive trips provide a living view of changing attitudes and opinions, both of European expatriates and Nationals. Her inner dialogue of changes, good and bad (both very grey categories), is very informative as well.

That said, there is only a loose thread of continuing story that flows through the entire text. Granted, she's documenting her travels, but it seems a bit more perspective (or a more involved editor) could have helped give the book a bit more flow. I'd recommend it quickly to those interested in an authentic look at Africa, but probably not for those looking for a casual read during lunch breaks.

Editorial Review:

A highly personal story of the eminent British writer returning to her African roots that is "brilliant . . . [and] captures the contradictions of a young country."--New York Times Book Review

Zimbabwe Map (Travel Reference Map)

Jack Joyce

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Editorial Review:

Map of the country and portions of its neighbors with elevations shown by color changes.

Legend locates international and provincial boundaries; border crossings; roads (with approximate distances in kilometers) from primary paved roads to other roads/tracks; railways; airports and airfields; ferries; ports; national parks and reserves; rivers, dry lakes, and other hydrography; lava; gasoline; post offices; medical facilities; embassies; ruins; other points of interest; mines; caves; information centers; museums; campsites, huts, and other lodging; missions; mosques; churches.

Index of place names.

Scale 1:1,100,000. Inset maps of central Bulawayo; central Harare. Printed on one side.

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.

The World: Afghanistan to Zimbabwe (Rand McNally)

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Total reviews: 3 Average rating: 5.0 of 5

Adams 5 out of 5 stars.
4 of 4 people found this review helpful.

This is a wonderfully concise reference book. The book offers "at a glance" facts which give a quick overview as well as text synopsis of the people, economy & land and history & politics. Each contry is represented with at least one map, most also offer scenic pictures,and population & ethnic group pie charts. To be complete, the book begins with facts, pictures and graphs about the solar system, the earth, continents, volcanoes, lakes, population, etc. Of course, there are also detailed maps of the world and each continent.

Our family has found this book usefull for writing school reports, planning vacations, and just enjoying learning more about the world. It's a very complete book I recommend for every household library.

Editorial Review:

The heart of this atlas is a 280-page gazetteer of the countries of the world, with an overview of maps, text, photos, flags, charts, and graphs touching on the history, politics, land, economy, and people of each country. But the extras are good, too, with sections on the universe, the world's longest rivers, highest mountains, most populous countries, and more. These information tables are followed by 16 pages of beautiful maps, offering a view of the world's geography, topography, and political divisions. More than just a collection of maps, The World: Afghanistan to Zimbabwe provides a picture of the countries and natural forces that compose our world.

Lonely Planet Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia (Lonely Planet Travel Survival Kit)

Deanna Swaney, Myra Shackley

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You Just Can't Get Lost With This One... 5 out of 5 stars.
9 of 9 people found this review helpful.

Swaney's guide to Botswana, Zimbabwe, and Namibia is the best on the bookstore shelf. The level of detail is superb, from major cities to rural villages. She should consider herself more a regional geographer, as her detail concerning things like history, climate, people, and place are akin to that of one! All this and she manages to fit in the best deals on lodging, food, and travel sites, not to mention important info concerning safety and hazards associated with travel. I used this book extensively during my travels throughout last year, when I lived in Windhoek. Indeed, you can find no better than this- and the information is as good or better than what the locals give! I once had the opportunity to meet her at a hostel in Windhoek, when I was doing some academic research there, and never had the chance to tell her how much I praise this guide!

Editorial Review:

Featuring multi-lingual information on getting around (French, German, Spanish and Japanese), the references in this travel atlas correspond with "Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia: a Travel Survival Kit".

Zimbabwe Travel Atlas

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This road atlas of Zimbabwe is part of a series of practical road atlases featuring precise cartographic information incorporating all the visitor may need to know. The text is complemented by detailed maps which highlight scenic routes, national parks, and places of interest. Important areas and popular visitor destinations are enlarged for easy identifacation and accompanied by colour photographs, climate tables and distance charts. The key tourist areas include top attractions and street plans of major cities and other centres, listing recommended hotels, restaurants, golf-courses, beaches, resorts, contact telephone numbers and other details. The main map section provides useful information on road conditions, parking facilities, route maps, distances, and other travel details.

Lonely Planet Zimbabwe

Tione Chinula, Vincent Talbot

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Whether you're seeking sedate pursuits or adventure activities, Zimbabwe is a rich and diverse playground for travellers. From fascinating ruins to the adrenaline-pumping extreme sports of Victoria Falls, this guide is your perfect companion.

• 49 detailed maps, including a full-colour country map
• special sections on traditional and contemporary music, and the Great Zimbabwe monument
• extensive coverage of activities, from wildlife viewing to extreme sports
• tips on the best places to stay and eat
• dedicated chapter on safaris, listing a wide range of tours and operators, plus a full-colour wildlife guide

Big Game Hunting in North-Eastern Rhodesia (The Peter Capstick Library)

Owen Letcher

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