Southern Africa

Lonely Planet Country Travel Guide

by Lonely Planet, Joyce Connolly, Mary Fitzpatrick

Climb atop a scorching sand dune in Sossusvlei, Namibia, and listen to the overpowering silence. Fall asleep to the sounds of grunting hippos and howling hyenas in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Stand on the sidelines during Swaziland's Umhlanga Dance, while potential wives parade before the king.

8 authors, 249 days of in-country research, 109 maps, 97 buses. Specialist music chapter and full-color wildlife section. Incorporating 1073 traveller tips and suggestions.

Genres: Travel, Nonfiction, Africa, South Africa, Reference, Guidebook, Swaziland

Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

OUR STORY
A beat-up old car, a few dollars in the pocket and a sense of adventure. In 1972 that’s all Tony and Maureen Wheeler needed for the trip of a lifetime – across Europe and Asia overland to Australia. It took several months, and at the end – broke but inspired – they sat at their kitchen table writing and stapling together their first travel guide, Across Asia on the Cheap. Within a week they’d sold 1500 copies and Lonely Planet was born. One hundred million guidebooks later, Lonely Planet is the world’s leading travel guide publisher with content to almost every destination on the planet.

Reviews

[Ricky]

Many twists and turns, with a surprise ending.

or

pretty good information and suggestions.

[Helene]

usefull, not all that detailed.

[Ariadna73]

This is my favorite picture in all the photos that this beautiful little guide contains. It is a rhino, an animal that reminds me of ancient times that are gone forever. If everything continues the way it is going now, soon these formidable beings are going to disappear too.



This is the cover page of the book I read. I also loved this picture that shows two lions captured in a moment that can be very cutely interpreted by human brains. A beautiful picture at any rate.



The back cover of the book, with a small summary of all the features in the book, such as perfect trip preparations, maps and the like.



A map of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland



Below this beautiful picture of rocks with flowers, a couple of lines written by the author, James Bainbridge, explaining why he is in love with this land in where he has lived for about five years.



Finally, a few of the beautiful and variate pictures that you can find inside this wonderful and helpful guide. I will certainly take it with me in my next trip to South Africa.





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I also have a blog! Link here:

http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com

[Ariadna73]

This is my favorite picture in all the photos that this beautiful little guide contains. It is a rhino, an animal that reminds me of ancient times that are gone forever. If everything continues the way it is going now, soon these formidable beings are going to disappear too.



This is the cover page of the book I read. I also loved this picture that shows two lions captured in a moment that can be very cutely interpreted by human brains. A beautiful picture at any rate.



The back cover of the book, with a small summary of all the features in the book, such as perfect trip preparations, maps and the like.



A map of South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland



Below this beautiful picture of rocks with flowers, a couple of lines written by the author, James Bainbridge, explaining why he is in love with this land in where he has lived for about five years.



Finally, a few of the beautiful and variate pictures that you can find inside this wonderful and helpful guide. I will certainly take it with me in my next trip to South Africa.





***

I also have a blog! Link here:

http://lunairereadings.blogspot.com

[Sophie Crane]

Great book. Lots of information. Really helpful for planning a trip.

[Patricia Murphy]

So helpful for our upcoming trip!

[David Burns]

Typical LP title covering the basics for South Africa, Lesotho, and Swaziland (eSwatini). I read the history, culture, arts, and other relevant travel sections - of a copy that I found in a hostel - before my travels in the region. Nothing special and most information for these well-traveled countries can be found online.

Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland ** Read in Saudi Arabia before departing for travels (Feb-Mar 2022).

[Maria]

As usual I've found it quite useful for background info to help with planning the trip. I've taken a few of their suggestions, but not on accomodation, just on things to do. The test is always once you get there (although this edition is a little dated).

[Anne]

Useful but if you have the time, explore South Africa for yourself. The places they recommend are well and truly inundated by the time you get there on their recommendation. We found so many more unmentioned places that provided us with some memorable experiences.

[Tessa]

While it isn't perfect, this guidebook has been so helpful as I live and travel in South Africa. It continues to be a very helpful resource guide. I think my strongest complaint is that it does not give enough information about nature-based activities/hikes, etc.

[Johanna]

I recently used Lonely Planet Southern Africa as my guide while traveling through Southern Africa. Excellent resource, had all the information I sought, quick and easy at hand.

[Chelsea]

Maps are very helpful.

[Andrew]

This book has come in very handy for my trips to South Africa.

[Allan]

I consider these books to be without equal when it comes to travel guides. This book, however, was not as well written as other Lonely Planet guides I have used in the past (Turkey, Egypt, etc....)

[René]

We're now ready for our one-week vacation in South Africa, coming mid-October... :-)

[Kim Lanza]

There is enough information to help you narrow down where in Southern Africa to explore. The difficult decision though is what to cut out!

[Delhi Irc]

Location: ND6 IRC
Accession No: DL027501

[Elizabeth]

Great book with excelent details on travelling and staying in Africa!
We have now been to Africa a few times and it is just amazing.
This book helped plot where we needed to go!

[Kate]

Comprehensive and very helpful travel guides for the average (i.e. non luxury) traveler.

[Marko]

I have the 4th edition.

[Sophie Crane]

Lonely Planet Books are THE BEST reference to prepare your trip.