Epic Land is a celebration in pictures and words of the arresting beauty of the landscapes of Namibia and of the centrality of land in the culture, history, politics and daily lives of its people. The book seeks to uncover the rare essence that marks the landscape of Namibia apart from all others.

Few countries in the world are richer than Namibia in its canvas of natural beauty. The landscape is one of rich and often harsh contrast with many changing moods. A journey through its landscape is infinitely rewarding. Within this book this progression is depicted. The dramatic scenery of remote deserts, mountains, mystical trees and stormy shores are the equal of any.

Through her captivating photographs and absorbing text, Amy Schoeman shares with the reader the strange beauties of her life’s passion. The superb photographs capture the life of the desert, its forms and colours, and the moods of its ever-changing landscapes.

Suid-Afrika is groot genoeg vir ’n leeftyd se reise. In Voetspore in Suid-Afrika 2 kry die Voetsporespan weer die geleentheid om ons land se natuurskoon en gasvryheid te beleef.

Hulle drie maande lange reis begin in Pafuri, in die noordoostelike hoek van Suid-Afrika. Van daar af is dit verby Klaserie, Dullstroom, die Waterberge, die suid-Vrystaat, die Groot-Karoo, die Sederberge, die Weskus, oor die Hottentots-Hollandberge en tot aan die suidpunt van Suid-Afrika: Agulhas. Vrystaatse vlaktes, grootste Drakensberge, Bosveld, Kaapse strande – noem maar op – daar is ’n oorvloed om te geniet. Die langpad in Suid-Afrika roep …

Benewens pragtige foto’s van die mooiste dele van ons land bevat hierdie reisgids ook:

• Name en telefoonnommers van gidse in elke streek
• Akkommodasiebesonderhede
• ’n Paklys
• Afstande tussen dorpe
• Inligting oor beskikbaarheid van vulstasies en gesondheidsorg
• Wetenswaardighede

In the spring of 2015, Mark Beaumont set out from the bustling heart of Cairo on his latest world record attempt - solo, the length of Africa, intending to ride to Cape Town in under 50 days. Seven years since he smashed the world record for cycling round the world, this would be his toughest trip yet. And he would set a new mark that would simply break the limits of endurance.

Despite illness, mechanical faults, attempted robbery and stone-throwing children, as well as dehydration in the deserts and unprecedented levels of exhaustion, Mark completed the journey in just 41 days, 10 hours and 22 minutes, after cycling 6,762 miles, spending 439 hours in the saddle (sometimes up to 16 hours a day) and climbing 190,355 feet through 8 countries. It was an astonishing journey, and one that will fascinate and grip the reader.

From the obvious dangers of Egypt, Sudan and Kenya, over the unpaved, muddy, mountainous roads of Ethiopia, through the beautiful grasslands of Tanzania and Zambia, to riding at night in Botswana in the company of elephants and giraffes, Mark brings Africa to life in all its complex glory, friendship and curiosity, while inspiring us all to question the bounds of what is possible.

A pocket-sized safari guide featuring the birds of the Kruger.

Birding is becoming more popular than ever and this book will make it easier for readers to become familiar with the birds that are most often seen on game drives in the Greater Kruger area.

Kruger Birds is a comprehensive guidebook that covers 447 Greater Kruger species.

This Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards.

This guidebook covers: The City Centre; V&A Waterfront, Robben Island and De Waterkant; Table Mountain and the City Bowl, Southern Suburbs and Cape Flats; Atlantic seaboard; The False Bay seaboard to Cape Point; The Winelands; The Whale Coast and Overberg Interior; The Garden Route; Route 62 and the Little Karoo; Port Elizabeth, Addo and the private reserves.

Inside this Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route travel book, you’ll find:

• A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
• Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip
• Practical information – how to get to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
• Author picks and things not to miss in Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route – Table Mountain Aerial Cableway, Ocean Safaris, Township Tours, Zeitz Mocaa, Cape Point, The Bo-Kaap, Winelands, Mother City Queer Project Party, Neighbourhood Markets, Chapman's Peak Drive, Canopy Tours, De Hoop Nature Reserve, Robben Island, Cape Town International Festival, V&A Waterfront
• Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
• When to go to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route – high season, low season, climate information and festivals
• Where to go – a clear introduction to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route with key places and a handy overview
• Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
• Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
• Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
• Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
• Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
• Essential Afrikaans dictionary and glossary of local terms
• Free download of the eBook – available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route
• Fully updated post-COVID-19

The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Cape Town, the Winelands & the Garden Route, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

An African safari is arguably one of the most alluring and easily understood dreams of our time. Just the thought of an African safari evokes thoughts of adventure, a journey through nature's greatest spectacle, a glimpse of the earth before man.

African Safari is an exploration of all that the word safari encompasses, from journeys on horseback and dugout canoes, the quiet drifting of a balloon and the tension of waiting on foot to the smell of dung, soil and the rain. African Safari is an intimate odyssey through the great wilderness of Africa and an eye on its wild denizens, spiced with the echoes of a romantic history.

African Safari is divided into eight chapters:

• South Africa (Kruger & the Kgalagadi)
• Namibia (Etosha, Damaraland and Kaokaland)
• Botswana (Okavango, Chobe, and Linyanti)
• Zimbabwe (Mana Pools and the Zambezi)
• Zambia (North and South Luangwa)
• Tanzania (Ngorongoro and the Serengeti)
• Kenya (Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo)
• Rwanda & Uganda (Parc des Volcans and Mgahinga)

Fully revised and updated, and with 60 new trails added, this fifth edition of Hiking Trails of South Africa is an essential resource for every hiker.

Written by well-known author Willie Olivier, this extensive guide describes more than 500 trails across magnificent landscapes, from the iconic fynbos of the Western Cape to the majestic slopes of the Drakensberg. Whether you choose to hike close to civilization or explore a more remote area, take a short, hour-long walk or tackle an overnight hike of several days, there is a trail for you.

Trail information includes:

• Distance and average hiking time
• Facilities, accommodation and activities available
• Points of interest and notes on flora and fauna

The book also includes advice on selecting hiking equipment, staying safe on the trail and dealing with emergencies.

The South African Aid is a comprehensive reference guide for any individual – old and young, local or foreign – seeking information on South Africa.

The guide offers a bit of everything: the history of our land, our fauna and flora, game reserves, sport statistics, tips on saving money, buying a car, good manners, wedding etiquette, etc.

This guide is a must-have for every house, book shop, hotel, tourism office, library and school.

Dramatic rocky landscapes and diverse attractions make the Cederberg one of the Western Cape’s most popular getaway destinations. Located just 300 km from Cape Town, this easily accessed mountain sanctuary offers a variety of activities for nature lovers and adventure seekers, and also affords a refuge from city life and everyday pressures. Guide to the Cederberg is a collection of the top places to visit and things to do and see in this much-loved playground.

The book is structured in two parts:

PART 1
Background on the region’s history, geology, fauna and flora, conservation challenges, and an overview of the many attractions, with handy tips for travel planning.

PART 2
Arranged in a route-by-route format including eight discrete driving routes, each showcasing a distinctive corner of the Cederberg, accommodation options, scenic highlights and recommended activities.

The book includes something for everyone: San rock art • Hiking • Bouldering • Climbing • Walking • Mountain biking • 4x4 routes • Camping • Birding • Botanising • Stargazing • Food and wine tasting

Whether you’re a first-time visitor or seasoned adventurer, this book does the thinking for you, helping you to make the most of your time in one of South Africa’s most magical and distinctive natural landscapes.

There are two major types of battlefield terrain in South Africa: first the open plains and savannah lands of the Highveld, a land where cavalry rules supreme. The second type is the thornbush of the Eastern Cape, a setting more suited to skirmishing rather than set-piece battles. Then, in KwaZulu-Natal, the two terrains merge to create the country s most dramatic battlefield landscape and one of the largest military graveyards in the world where the fates of colonies, republics and kingdoms were decided.For more than two centuries, from the late 1700s to the early 1900s, conflict, in one form or another, swept across this countryside; its combatants as diverse, hardy and tenacious as the land and its resources that almost always was at the root of hostilities.In this groundbreaking book, author and specialist battlefields guide, Nicki von der Heyde, presents over 70 battles and skirmishes covering five wars that shaped the course of South African history from the Frontier Wars that started in 1779 to the Second-Anglo Boer War of 1899 1902, a bitter and costly confrontation triggered by the discovery of the world s richest gold fields on the Witwatersrand.Detailed accounts of the engagements, based on extensive research, are provided, with special attention given to the terrain, key phases and outcomes, and the combatants involved. Battle timelines succinctly set out the passage of each campaign, while international timelines catalogue concurrent events around the world.More than 400 original documentary and contemporary photographs and over 60 short features have been assembled to provide a rich, enthralling and haunting account of these momentous events. Detailed historical maps that include annotations have been created for 16 high-profile engagements, while 10 regional maps indicate the locations of the battle sites. Arranged in regional order, with concise directions to each battle site and GPS coordinates for main locations, the "Field Guide to South Africa s Battlefields" is not only indispensable for professional and amateur military historians, but is of great interest to general readers, too if only as a reminder of the devastating human cost of war and the value of exploring the past to make sense of the present.It is beautifully illustrated with historical and contemporary photographs and detailed battle and regional maps."

This guide offers spectacular and diverse diving in South Africa and Mozambique.

Dive with sharks, squid and sardines, exploring cold-water kelp forests, pristine tropical reefs and poignant shipwrecks. This guide features 180 of the best dives, with first-hand descriptions and site maps. Key dive information and contact details and a comprehensive marine species identification guide.

Book chapters include

• Cape Peninsula and False Bay
• Southern Cape Coast – Gansbaai & the Garden Route
• Port Elizabeth, Port Alfred & East London
• South Coast – Aliwal Shoal, Landers & Protea Banks
• Durban & North Coast
• Sodwana Bay
• Northern Maputaland – Mabibi & Kosi Bay
• Southern Mozambique
• The Manta Coast
• Vilanculos & the Bazaruto Archipelago
• Nampula – Nacala Bay, Baixo do Pinda, Memba Bay and Ilha de Mozambique
• Northern Mozambique – Pemba & the Quirmbas Archipelago
• Inland dive sites
• Marine species Identification Guide
• Contacts

This guide will give you the information you need to be a responsible diver. Learn to care for the marine environment as well diving culture and gear you would need. This book is a must-have for any diving enthusiast.

Farm Stall To Farm Stall is a collection of the best farm stalls and markets for food lovers and avid farm stall trawlers in South Africa.

Each farm stall has been individually visited and researched, and ratings are given on the best coffee, tea and local fare. There are also recipes for several of the delectable delights! The book lists accommodation in the area, the nearest town, child and pet friendly ratings, contact details and operating hours for all the farm stalls.

Farm stalls are listed according to the route on which they are found, and the handy quickfinder and overview maps will enable you to plan your stop.

At the back of the book you will find a list of annual markets and festivals as well as what to expect from each, with handy websites and contact details.

The book is an absolute necessity for any food lover who wants good, wholesome food and delicacies as well as meeting the local people and buying quality local products.

When the founder of Grootbos Private Nature Reserve, Michael Lutzeyer, bought a piece of farmland in a coastal corner of the Western Cape in 1991, little did he know that his ‘holiday home’ would one day become globally recognised for both its conservation practices and its sustainable tourism efforts.

For close on 30 years, the 3,500-hectare reserve has welcomed international and local visitors to experience its treasure trove of botanical and wildlife wonders – now showcased in this new comprehensive field guide, Life at Grootbos and in the Walker Bay region (which follows in the wake of the magnificent illustrated Grootbos Florilegium).

Both a record of all that Grootbos has achieved, and a tool for identification of most of the organisms occurring there, the field guide covers primitive plant forms and flowering plants, fungi, and a wide variety of animal groups (insects, spiders, scorpions, reptiles, fish, amphibians, mammals and birds). Also highlighted are the fascinating history and geology of the region as well as insights into the early days of Grootbos, how it has grown, how it functions, and the important training and skills development it delivers through its ongoing community projects.

Based on OS data and fully revised for 2017 the new Dumfries & Galloway Street Atlas is your essential guide to the towns and villages throughout Dumfries & Galloway. Exceptionally clear mapping and full index to street names. Don't leave home without it! Featuring: Exceptionally clear street mapping Index to street names Tourist attractions highlighted Shows schools, post offices, parking, petrol stations, hospitals, religious buildings, recreation areas, cemeteries and more.