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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
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.
Join the world’s biggest bike race on its 40-year journey from the Argus Tour to the Cape Town Cycle Tour. 312 pages with over 1000 iconic images, astonishing facts, all the winners, personal memories and the in-depth tale of each of the 39 tours to date. Each year, from 1978, is featured as a separate chapter with:
Discover the beauty of South Africa’s beaches with MapStudio's newly released Life's A Beach. This guide explores 9,500kms of the best beaches in the world, from Alexander Bay along the coast to Sodwana, visiting hundreds of beaches and exploring a magnificent coastline. The author, Ann Gadd, has tramped up dunes, scrambled over rocky cliffs, swam as often as time would allow, hung off numerous piers and took over 6,000 photos. She sums up her experience as being aware that people are never as happy as on a beach, soaking up the sun, doing a radical off the lip or holding a rod. The guide gives the reader activities to do on land as well as on water with great sundowner spots and unique experiences. Find the best swimming beaches and national parks with overview maps indicating sites and handy tips for the best meal, best-kept secrets, child-friendly activities, star-rated activities and blue flag beaches. If you want to do activities besides soaking up magnificent scenery, the guide explores hiking, walking, fishing, surfing, swimming, boat launches, bodyboarding, kayaking, kiteboarding, boardsailing, canoeing and SUP. This guide is a fantastic keepsake for locals as well as anyone who enjoys water sports, and is light-weight for tourists to take back home as their travel memento. So, get off couch and explore the wealth of fantastic options along South Africa’s shores.
My First South Africa Atlas is a detailed child-friendly atlas, suitable for ages 6-12 years and older. This educational atlas is filled with 120 maps along with colour-coded content boxes covering information on the following:
There is a graphic timeline across the bottom of each pages including full-colour photographs. The little assistant ‘Lily’ introduces the reader to ‘did you know’ facts about South Africa and neighbouring countries, helping to make learning fun! There is a great overview map, including South Africa’s national anthem, as well as the symbols for each province. Included in the back of the book are educational pages, ‘our planet and showing it on paper, the features of a map, the compass, and finding locations’. This book is a must-have for any learner in South Africa, as well as a great educational tool to assist teachers and schools.
102 destinations in all nine of South Africa’s provinces, as well as in Zimbabwe, Botswana, Namibia, Lesotho, Swaziland and Mozambique. A thousand things to do, from outdoor activities and eco-experiences to eating, drinking and exploring these off-the-beaten-track places, and what to watch out for. GPS coordinates and handy locator maps to help you get there easily. Fantastic full-colour photographs of the accommodation and surrounds. The book covers all levels of accommodation, from a rustic cabin in the woods, to a 4-star self-catering lodge in the African bush. Each entry features a short description of the destination and the accommodation, and the range of activities available in the surrounding area.
If you love cycling and want to learn more about this sport, then The South African Bike Book & Events Guide is for you. Cycling is a complex sport and if you want to improve your abilities, whether it is just to make it to the top of your nearest hill without stopping, or whether to win a champion race, cycling takes dedication and sacrifice. In this book we give you everything you need to equip yourself to become the best cyclist you can be. The book will introduce you to the origins of the humble bicycle, as well as key safety and cycling regulations and tips on staying alive. As a cyclist knowing your equipment and the anatomy of your bike is important. This book gives you all the information you require on how to buy the correct bike, the variety of bikes on the market, how the various options differ, and how many different ones you need to covet, rather than need. Other chapters include the gear (kitting yourself out properly), the workshop (how to care for your bike), set-up and skills (basic set-up, road skills and MTB skills) as well as training and nutrition (the basics, recovery, injury and illness). The last chapter focuses on top events highlighting the top 5 road races and MTB races and other popular cycle races, uniquely African races, DIY and the ultras. Of course once you have equipped yourself with this knowledge we give you a fantastic ride and training logbook, because practice makes perfect. So get your ride on, with the ultimate South Africa Bike Book & Events Guide today!
A comprehensive guide to child-friendly activities in the 4 major centres of South Africa: Cape Town, Durban, Johannesburg and Pretoria. Packed with useful information about more than 260 child-friendly sites and activities Content Includes:
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.
“The Yumcious catering offerings are real crowd-pleasers. Whether you are planning an informal supper for a family get-together or a special occasion for friends, you can be assured of happy faces and plenty of compliments when you serve any of these dishes. I have had the pleasure of cooking for several high-profile people – Prince Charles, Presidents Thabo Mbeki and FW de Klerk, Vice President Al Gore, Kenneth Kaunda, King Goodwill Zwelithini, Charlize Theron, Graham Norton, and the Duke and Duchess of Kent, to name but a few – and I treated them all the same as I would the man on the corner. I have approached every catering job as if I was cooking for my own family; I have never cut corners or used substandard ingredients, and I only prepare food that I like to eat myself. I cater weddings, funerals, birthdays, product launches, you name it. I love designing the menu around my client’s needs, imaging what they would like to serve their guests. But more than anything, I simply love feeding people so catering will always hold a special place in my heart.” - Jenny Morris
The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Cape Town has to offer. The fold-out map of Cape Town is ideal for tourists and visitors. The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which includes Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases, Best of Pocket Guides and In Your Pocket Language Guides, presently covers more than 90 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet.
Discover 100 must-do activities in Durban, with MapStudio’s newly released Visitor’s Guide to Durban. This “kif” guide will not only give you interesting facts and figures, but also important information like transport options and “dossing” (accommodation) options. Keep the laaities happy and tour the city visiting the beaches, surfbreaks, learn about fishing, the arts, theatre, dance and festivals, bookshops, movies, music, art galleries, museums and nightlife. Of course your visit would not be complete without savouring delicious Indian food and not trying a Durban “bunny”,, is like going to the UK and not eating fish ‘n chips. There are of course lovely restaurants, coffee shops, markets as well as food shops to suit the entire family. The guide also gives a great section on the parks and game reserves and local is lekker so shop around for locally produced goods and support cultural diversity, by supporting local artists, crafters and small businesses. This guide is a must-have for anyone wanting to visit Durban and the surrounding areas. So be kwaai bru, and discover the best of Durban!
What with the rising cost of travel, the scary exchange rate, the cost of visas, traffic congestion on the roads to the coast, the environmental cost of air travel and – generally – a lack of time, perhaps we should revisit the concept of holidays. Do we really have to travel halfway across the world or halfway across the country for a holiday to ‘count’? After all, what makes a holiday a holiday anyway? What makes it special? Two days of genuine relaxation within 100km of your home is worth more than a week in a glamorous resort if you’re stressing out about work, are in semi-constant contact with the office, or are trying to figure out how you are going to resuscitate your credit card when you get back. A holiday is a state of mind. It’s a series of special moments that you will treasure forever. And that’s what’s so great about staycations. No long queuing and interviews for visas, no long queues at the airport, no long flights, and no long, thousand-yard-stare, endless drives through the Karoo. By choosing a staycation, you minimise the boring, long bits of holidays, and maximize the fun, interesting bits that make for treasured memories. And, hey, you save money, save fuel, and pile up carbon credits at the same time. What’s not to love? And you would be amazed at how much there is to do so close to the city – stunning hikes and country stays, big five safaris, awesome golf, amazing adventures, romantic retreats, and genuinely fun family-friendly resorts where your kids can act their age, and so can you. So, check it out – you’ll find amazing golf staycations, adventure staycations, safari staycations and a range of fabulous one-tank-cations spreading out from the city like the petals of a daisy. North, south, east, west – close to home is best.
Coverage includes Pretoria; Akasia; Atteridgeville; Centurion; Mamelodi; Midrand and Tembisa. Content:
Classic books; Modern books; Movies; TV series; Movie stars; Famous people: South Africa; Music and musicians: the world; Famous sportsmen and women: Africa; Sport: the world; Indigenous peoples of the world; Major languages of the world; Food: local, weird dishes of the world; Food: obesity, fast foods; Shops and shopping; Toys and games; Technology: cellphones, computers; Mysteries and folklore; Top companies to work for; Careers and earnings: unusual, fun, dangerous; Wealth and poverty: richest countries vs poorest countries, currencies; Buildings and statues in Africa; Buildings and statues around the world; Places to visit in Africa: popular, unusual; Places to visit: the world; Transport: modes, history, fastest, busiest airports; ‘Ancient’ history: origins of man, explorers, World Wars; Modern history: space travel, modern wars, leaders; Natural disasters; Man-made disasters; Wild animals and birds: largest, smallest, extinct; Domestic animals and birds; Extremes Africa - biggest, longest etc; Extremes the world ; biggest, longest, etc; Games; Questions and answers.
Welcome to the Western Cape. To visit our inspiring province is to love our province. Cape Town is a bustling melting pot of cultures, tastes and experiences for young and old. You will find state-of-the-art shopping malls, open-air markets, delis and more. A world of natural beauty lies beyond the boundaries of the city in the greater Western Cape regions: the Cape West Coast, the Cape Karoo, Garden Route and Klein Karoo, Cape Winelands and the Cape Overberg. Each region is worth exploring and has its own unique charm. You will uncover and discover diverse culinary delights, award-winning wine estates, nature in full bloom, wide-open spaces and deserts, azure water and white sandy beaches, and worldclass experiences that will make your journey truly unforgettable. The people of the Western Cape – the locals make our destination beautiful and they are ready and waiting to share their stories with you. Coverage: Cape Karoo; Cape; Events calendar per region; Food and drink per region; Adventures and outdoors per region; Activities and places of interest by region; Detailed road maps through out, with GPS; Full indexed road atlas of the whole of the Western Cape. Produced in association with WESGRO.
Each page features a normal view as well as an bird’s-eye view of each of Cape Town’s most iconic sites and attractions, with an extended caption for each attraction.
The inflatable globe with LED light is a fun, educational blow-up globe ball which displays colour coded countries, capital cities, latitude & longitude, international borders and oceans & seas as well as elevation, time zones and date lines. Bounce the ball and see the LED glow light flash red , blue and white.
Coverage includes Johannesburg; East Rand; West Rand; Alberton; Benoni; Boksburg; Brakpan; Edenvale; Germiston; Kempton Park; Krugersdorp; Midrand; Randburg; Roodepoort; Sandton; Soweto and Springs. Content
HIT THE ROAD explores the top must-see travel stops for visitors intent on discovering all this extraordinary country has to offer, from wine estates, heritage sites, museums and art galleries to wildlife destinations such as private game reserves and national parks. Highlighted here are the Big 5, 6 or 7 attractions, as well as the endless variety of smaller but popular drawcards en route - all carefully mapped along 17 main travel routes with suggested time frames, and a comprehensive directory of contact information for easy and convenient travel. This book is a showcase of the very best to be seen and enjoyed in South Africa.
Nothing is more rewarding than taking the family on a camping trip, spending quality time together and enjoying the wonders of mother nature. This handy guide will assist you in choosing your destination, be it a star-rated beach resort or a remote bush camp. Sites are listed by province, with colour-coding for easy reference. Each entry contains a brief description of the site, the type of resort, the price range, and symbols showing the facilities available, as well as the tourism grading council rating, where applicable. Full contact details and GPS co-ordinates are supplied. Quickfinder listing over 600 caravan and camping sites; Icons indicating price range, facilities and amenities; Toll road and distance information; Detailed provincial and area maps; Useful camping checklist and emergency numbers.
The street plan includes main and minor roads, retail and industrial areas, traffic light positions, hotels and accommodation, theatres and cinemas, places of interest, tourism information, shopping malls, sport and recreation areas, parks and gardens, railways and stations, one-way streets, suburb names and a detailed index of street names. |
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