Lonely Planet: Africa - The South, 1st Ed

This guide is essential for exploring the diverse countries and cultures of Southern Africa. Whether you want to hike through South Africa's stunning Drakensberg Mountains or the rolling hills of Malawi, admire Namibia's vast red sand dunes, dive on Mozambique's pristine tropical reefs, experience the majesty of Victoria Falls, photograph wildlife in Zambia, explore the watery maze of Botswana's Okavango Delta or just wander the streets of cosmopolitan Cape Town, this guide points the way. Packed with down-to-earth advice, it's a must for independent travellers on any budget.

Contains:

- detailed notes on the region's history and distinctive cultures
- lowdown on a wide range of activities from white-water rafting to wine tasting
- extensive coverage of Southern Africa's world-renowned wildlife reserves
- illustrated guide to the region's spectacular birds and animals
- heaps of restaurant and accommodation options for all budgets
- practical language sections
- 174 detailed maps, including a full-colour regional map