A detailed and comprehensive guide to 151 snakes indigenous to southern Africa covering all essential aspects of snake biology and behaviour. This revised second edition includes newly discovered species and 30 re classified species and sub species. Includes icons to make essential information available at a glance and separate 'look out for' boxes to assist in quickly identifying species in the field. Illustrated in colour. Index, bib, gloss, 312pp, SOUTH AFRICA. STRUIK, 186872932X

Covering game and country lodges in South Africa, Namibia, Botswana and Zambia. Published in consultation with Africa Geographic magazine. Text (part travelogue) describes each lodge setting, facilities, surrounding countryside and contact details. Well illustrated with colour photographs of each site. 160pp, UK. NEW HOLLAND.

The fourth edition of the Lonely Planet guide to Southern Africa, covering Malawi, Zambia, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. Includes all the usual travel, language, safari and accommodation information. Illustrated with b/w and colour maps as well as colour plates and 16 page wildlife guide. Index, gloss, 812pp, UK. LONELY PLANET.

New edition of a photographic introduction to Southern Africa. Each chapter begins with a few pages of introductory text. Photographs are accompanied by extended captions on the five major nations of Southern Africa. 250 colour photos, map, 168pp. SOUTH AFRICA. STRUIK.

Contains 304 full-colour pages of relevant tourism information on Southern Africa, including a large selection of photographs. Covers the main tourism countries of the southern African region, namely South Africa, Lesotho, Swaziland, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Zambia, Malawi and Tanzania. The editor or a member of his staff has visited nearly all the accommodation establishments, game reserves, restaurants and tourist attractions, which feature in the editorials. 304pp, SOUTH AFRICA. SOLOMON’S GUIDES.

Insights and practical advice for stargazers in the southern hemisphere. Col ill, notes, app, 107pp, SOUTH AFRICA. WITWATERSRAND UNIVERSITY PRESS, 1868143511

A guide to 26 wilderness areas in five Southern African countries. These trails are described in detail giving a general introduction to each geographical location and information on facilities, activities, landscape and logistical and planning information for each route. The authors also describe seasonal changes in landscape such as potential flooding, which could endanger travellers. Illustrated with maps and b/w photographs and includes suggestions for further reading. Index, 210pp, SOUTH AFRICA. NEW HOLLAND, 1868727777

2004 Hardback

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An anthology of writing spanning four hundred years of travel in and around the southern tip of Africa. Includes extracts by soldiers, statesmen, circus showmen, fossil hunters, a San shaman, and escaping slaves. Illustrated with b/w images. Map, 377pp, SOUTH AFRICA. 0624041654