Revised and updated edition. Organised into regions, the author describes key places to visit, the best shopping and nightlife, restaurant choices, walks and tours and South Africa's top ten sights. Also lists essential information about climate, geography, embassies and language. Well illustrated with colour photographs and maps. Index, 143pp, UK. AA PUBLISHING, 074953964X

The highlights of South Africa presented in a concise format, with fold out maps and a directory of places to stay, eat and shop. Includes travel tips and details of excursions further afield. Index, 96pp, UK. NEW HOLLAND, 1843306174

For those planning to buy property in South Africa, this how to guide provides background information on the country and the process, suggests areas to settle in, and helpful websites and contact details for researching before you buy. Includes colour photographs. Index, apps, maps, 322pp, UK. SURVIVAL BOOKS LIMITED.

The 3 000km stretch of coastline in South Africa has contrasting climates and habitats that in turn accommodate an enormously rich and diverse array of plants and animals. The west coast has cold, nutrient-rich waters, kelp forests and low-growing, succulent scrub along the dunes, while on the east and north coasts conditions are more tropical with higher rainfall, warmer waters, greater marine diversity and tall, dense coastal forests. This is a basic guide to the coastline's biodiversity, from dune to ocean, offering a simple guide for identifying the plants and animals most frequently or commonly seen or caught along South Africa's coastline. Index, maps, gloss, charts, 132pp, SOUTH AFRICA. JACANA MEDIA.

A listing of the 90 best diving and snorkelling sites in South Africa from the Mozambican border to Cape Town. Includes listings of dive operators, maps of dive regions, a guides to common, endangered and hazardous marine life. Well illustrated with colour photographs. Index, 151pp, AUSTRALIA. LONELY PLANET, 1740593448

Designed for easy identification in the field, this guide features all of South Africa's more than 660 butterfly species. Species entries provide details of identification plus a brief account of habits, flight periods, broods, typical habitat, distribution and larval food source. Full colour photographs of male and female forms occur on pages facing the species entries, and a simple numbering system between text and images ensures clarity and ease of use. Index, gloss, 440pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STRUIK. 1868727246

Fifth edition. A guide book to South Africa with updated listings on accommodation, food and travel. Organised by region, the author describes the history and the highlights of the area and lists all essential information such as safaris, beaches, wine tours and child friendly activities. Includes maps. Index, 405pp, USA. FROMMERS GUIDES.

Fourth Edition with Mozambique. A well written, attractive guide to accommodation in South Africa whose premise is to treat the places contained as destinations in themselves. All hotels, B&Bs, farms and game lodges are described at length and include colour photographs of the rooms and the hotel. Information about activities, parking, disabled access and children's facilities are also included. The guide also contains detailed, colour road maps and general advice about travelling in South Africa. Index, UK. GREENWOOD GUIDES.

A guide to buying or selling a house in South Africa is packed with ideas about how you can make the most out of investing in property. A trouble-shooter's guide to both the small and big things that can go wrong. 138pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SPEARHEAD.

South Africa offers a magnificent choice of soul-feeding destinations, ranging from sophisticated spas, through African magical and mythical sites and sights, to spiritual retreats and religious temples. Illustrated with colour photographs and maps. Index, app, bib, 160pp, SOUTH AFRICA. TAFELBERG PUBLISHERS.

Follows a tour from the Cederberg to the Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park and back. Each chapter starts off with a map of the area covered in the chapter and the key contacts for further information. Information blocks provide quick summaries on towns and villages covered. Maps are not to scale or comprehensive and should not be relied on. 176pp, SOUTH AFRICA. DEAN AND ASSOCIATES.

Reprint of a photographic essay, lavishly illuistrated in full colour, of South Africa's stunning diversity. 144pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SOUTHWATER PUBLISHING.

South Africa's changing face demands a new look at the country and its people. This book ex-amines each of the country's nine provinces, giving an overview of the landscape, economy, people and history, and highlighting the features that make each province special. A wealth of full-colour photographs from the files of South Africa's top photographers provide a unique and comprehensive visual journey through this complex and beautiful land. Engravings and historic photographs provide a glimpse of the intricate history of the country. Index, 224pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STRUIK.

2005 177007080X Hardback

Fifteen routes described with colour photos on almost every page, things to look out for, conversations and encounters made, and at the end of each chapter a fact file with telephone numbers and e-mail addresses. The result is an elegant scrapbook, with insights for the planner, and great armchair reading for the less committed traveller. An exciting portrait of a big country. 280pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SPEARHEAD, 0864864779

Authoritative guide to the 62 most luxurious hotels, lodges and inns in South Africa. Lavishly illustrated and with full contact details for each, as well as background information and itineraries for each of the country's provinces. 256pp, UK. KUPERARD PUBLISHERS.

2005 1857334051 Paperback

A richly illustrated guide to South Africa with cutaways and floor plans of the major sights. Along with essential travel information on accommodation, getting around, activities and shopping, the guide also describes cultural and historical issues and offers advice on walking tours, scenic routes and thematic tours. Also includes information on Lesotho and Swaziland. Illustrated in colour. Index, maps, 408pp, UK. DORLING KINDERSLEY.

The eighth edition of this guide with up to date information for the tourist and traveller. Contains sections on wildlife, geography and history; information, including transport, food, communications, holidays, useful addresses and basic vocabulary. Very detailed and well produced. Colour and b/w illus, maps, index, 944pp, UK. FOOTPRINT HANDBOOKS.

5th Edition. A guide to the highlights of South Africa describing the principal attractions and offers suggestions on where to stay, eat, shop and relax. Illustrated with colour photographs, maps and diagrams. Index, 128pp, UK. NEW HOLLAND, 1843306298

Fifth edition of this very detailed guide. Index, aps, b/w & col ill, 976pp, UK. ROUGH GUIDES.

Sixth edition of a comprehensive travel guide to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland with colour photographs, maps, and a wildlife guide. Includes a section describing tailored trips and the country's highlights. Index, gloss, 680pp, UK LONELY PLANET.

Tour the fascinating world of Pink South Africa. Index, maps, col plates, 104pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SPEARHEAD.

Part of a new travel series that aims to explore areas of South Africa untouched by other guides. Arranged thematically and focusing on six key sites, including the world famous 10,000 year old rock engravings at Wonderwerk Caves near Kuruman. Index, maps, col photos, 112pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SPEARHEAD.

The beauty and grandeur of South Africa, a spectacular country richly endowed with diverse cultures, natural splendours, wilderness and wildlife, are portrayed in this book in exquisite photographs. Text in English, French and German. 176 colour photos, 176pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STRUIK.

This unique guide offers surfers, both local and from abroad, detailed information on over 300 surf spots throughout South Africa. Over above rating each location and providing information on best times to surf each spot, this guide also offers valuable information on oceanography and meteorology, on towns and regions, food and culture and to South African surfing slang. 176pp, full colour illus, maps and tables, 176pp, SOUTH AFRICA. comPRESS.

2001 1919833153 Paperback

A panoramic journey taking the reader across the varied landscape of South Africa, describing the history and people of each region. Over 250 colour photographs. Index, 160pp, UK. NEW HOLLAND, 1859742653