Africa. The South. South from Malawi to the Cape (Lonely Planet Travel Guides) [Englisch] [Taschenbuch]

This thick book is worth its weight in water if you're planning to venture to Africa's southern region ... as 30 percent of all visitors to Africa do. 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, or just wander the streets of Cape Town, Africa the South can take you there. More than 170 maps help you navigate your adventure around Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The book offers extensive coverage of world-renowned wildlife reserves, comprehensive food, lodging and activity recommendations, a language section, and an illustrated guide to the region's birds and animals--including lifesaving tips on how to avoid undesirable encounters with wild animals:

"Lion, though rarely interested in humans, have been known to attack on occasion. If you're camping out in the bush, be sure to zip your tent up completely and if you hear a large animal outside, lie still even if it brushes against the tent. Lions don't really know what to make of tents and normally leave them alone. If you encounter a lion while walking in the bush, try to avoid an adrenaline rush; whatever you do, don't turn and run. If you respond like a prey species, the lion could react accordingly."

Covering Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, this guide provides detailed information on the region's history, culture, wildlife, outdoor activities and national parks. It also includes restaurant and accommodation options for all budgets.

Covering Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe, this guide provides detailed information on the region's history, culture, wildlife, outdoor activities and national parks. It also includes restaurant and accommodation options for all budgets.

Packed with down-to-earth advice for independent travelers
Southern Africa is the most important region for African tourism – 30% of all visitors to Africa travel to the southern African countries. More than anywhere else in Africa, it is the sheer diversity of the vast southern region which most strikes visitors. Whether you want to hike through South Africa’s stunning Drakensberg Mountains or the rolling hills of Malawi, admire Namibias’s vast red sand dunes, dive on Mozambique’s pristine tropical reefs, experience the majesty of Victoria Falls or just wander the streets of cosmopolitan Cape Town, Africa – the South points the way.

Nuts & Bolts:
• includes Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe
• 174 detailed maps, including a full-color regional map
• extensive coverage of world-renowned wildlife reserves
• illustrated guide to the region’s birds and animals with tips on how to avoid being chased by a wild animal
• coverage of a wide range of activities from white-water rafting to wine tasting
• comprehensive restaurant and accommodations options for all budgets
• practical language sections