South Africa Travel Guides

Lonely Planet South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland (Country Travel Guide) By James Bainbridge, Becca Blond, Mary Fitzpatrick, David Lukas & Simon Richmond LONELY PLANET Paperback (684 pages) List Price: $26.99* Lowest New Price: $16.92* Lowest Used Price: $16.69* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 05:58 Pacific 5 Feb 2012 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Hiking, biking and flying amid craggy peaks and open plains, or watching a spectacular desert sunset, becomes possible with this guidebook. Watch wildlife in the savannah, engage in the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa or live it up in cities bursting with culinary, cultural and vineyard delights. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: Unique Green Index to help you make your travels ecofriendly Expanded itineraries take you from cape to coast or on the roads less travelled Color wildlife chapter written by a natural-history expert

Frommer's South Africa (Frommer's Complete Guides) By Pippa de Bruyn Frommers Paperback (480 pages) List Price: $23.99* Lowest New Price: $12.80* Lowest Used Price: $10.99* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 05:58 Pacific 5 Feb 2012 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Frommer's Complete Guides America's #1 bestselling travel series More full-color guides than ever before Foldout maps in annual guides Outspoken opinions, exact prices, and insider tips

The Rough Guide to South Africa (Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland) By Barbara McCrea Rough Guides Paperback (696 pages) List Price: $26.99* Lowest New Price: $14.18* Lowest Used Price: $14.18* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 05:58 Pacific 5 Feb 2012 More Info) Click Here Product Description: "The Rough Guide to South Africa" is the most comprehensive and informative guide available to this spectacular country. You'll find detailed information on everything from hiking in the mysterious Drakensberg to sampling wine in the many Western Cape's estates. Updated specifically for travellers visiting South Africa for the football World Cup in 2010, Lesotho and Swaziland have been excluded from the book allowing for more in-depth information on how to tackle the World Cup in this edition. Whether you want to wander the pastel-coloured streets of the Bo-Kaap, explore the Garden Route's dramatic Storms River Mouth, or get spine-tinglingly close to lions and other big game in Kruger National Park, this guide will lead you to the best attractions in South Africa. "The Rough Guide to South Africa" features up-to-date reviews of all the hottest new places to stay from hotels in South Africa to community minded accommodations and tour companies. You can find the best restaurants, shops, bars and clubs in South Africa across every price range giving you balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. You can explore all corners of South Africa with authoritative background on everything from local cuisine to desert wildlife, relying on comprehensive maps and practical language tips.

South Africa (EYEWITNESS TRAVEL GUIDE) By DK Publishing DK Travel Paperback (480 pages) List Price: $26.00* Lowest New Price: $16.98* Lowest Used Price: $16.98* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 05:58 Pacific 5 Feb 2012 More Info) Click Here Product Description: DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa will lead you straight to the best attractions South Africa has to offer. Packed with information, detailed maps, beautiful cutaways, and floor plans of all major sites, this guide explores every facet of the "Rainbow Nation." This edition also introduces a new 56-page field guide to South Africa's wildlife and the safari experience, with detailed information on safaris, wildlife reserves, and local species. From Zulu culture to majestic lions, DK Eyewitness Travel: South Africa is packed with essential information, whatever your budget. This fully updated and expanded South Africa guide provides comprehensive guidance on the best things to do in South Africa, from exploring the Palace of the Lost City and Kruger National Park to experiencing the multifaceted culture of a country with 11 official languages! The DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: South Africa provides all the insider tips every visitor to South Africa needs, with dozens of reviews for South African hotels, recommendations for South African restaurants, tips for shopping and all the best places for entertainment. Don't miss a thing on your vacation with the DK Eyewitness Guide to South Africa. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: -Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps -Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights -3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts -Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues - Introducing a 56pp guide to South Africa's wildlife and the safari experience, with detailed information on safaris, wildlife reserves and species.

Fodor's South Africa, 5th Edition: With the Best Safari Destinations and National Parks (Travel Guide) By Fodor's Fodor's Released: 2010-04-06 Paperback (624 pages) List Price: $24.99* Lowest New Price: $14.98* Lowest Used Price: $12.00* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 05:58 Pacific 5 Feb 2012 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Discover the soul of South Africa Fodor's choice ratings you can trust. Exceptional restaurants, hotels, and sights selected to help you make the best choices. Simple pleasures. Embrace the local scene as you sip wine in Stellenbosch, listen to jazz in Cape Town, or shop the local markets in Johannesburg. Boundless activities. Find choices for every traveler, from game viewing in Kruger National Park or the Okavango Delta to learning about the history of apartheid in Johannesburg or lounging on the False Bay beaches. Local Experts Fodor's worldwide team of 700 writers reveal their favorite haunts to enrich your travel experience. Freshest Facts You won't find a more up-to-date guide to the region. Our writers seek out hot spots while verifying that current listings still meet our high standards. Travelers Like You Get candid advice from fellow travelers at Fodors.com, and read their “Word of Mouth” tips throughout this book. “Fodor's has emerged…as our fave guidebook series for insider tips about things you actually want to know…” -Miami Herald “Hipped up…plus advice on a broader range of attractions, from classic to quirky.” -Outside Magazine

South Africa - Culture Smart!: the essential guide to customs & culture By David Holt-Biddle Kuperard Released: 2007-01-02 Paperback (168 pages) List Price: $9.95* Lowest New Price: $5.47* Lowest Used Price: $5.01* Usually ships in 24 hours* *(As of 05:58 Pacific 5 Feb 2012 More Info) Click Here Product Description: Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships. Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include * customs, values, and traditions * historical, religious, and political background * life at home * leisure, social, and cultural life * eating and drinking * do's, don'ts, and taboos * business practices * communication, spoken and unspoken "Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel "... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel "...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer "...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine "...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times