Footprint Travel Guides
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This title talks about the Rainbow Nation, the playground of the fast and furious. The 'tablecloth' oozes over the Table Mountain. You can shoot (with a camera) the big five in Kruger, as well as the best sights, including the Wine route, Garden Route, and Brandy Route. You can also surf the worlds' best right hander at J-Bay, hike the serrated heights of the Drakensberg, gamble in Sun City, ride the 'Cape Doctor', and lie in the beautiful soft sand beaches at Plettenberg Bay. You can also raft down the Orange River, abseil down Table Mountain, bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge and whale watch at Hermanus, as well as uninhibited hedonism of Cape Town...This title also gives information on where to sleep, eat and drink.
Pink flamingos, white rhinos, the world's most famous game reserve and a peak to rival Kilimanjaro: all this and more await travellers to this beguiling country. Footprint's 2nd edition has been fully updated and revised to provide all the information necessary, whether you want to balloon over the Maasai Mara, hike Mount Kenya or simply lie back and relax on some of Africa's most beautiful beaches. From the bustling, cosmopolitan capital of Nairobi to the remoteness of the Laikipia Plateau, find great places to stay, eat and sleep, plus detailed coverage on the amazing array of wildlife and activities this country has too offer.This is a full-colour 32-page wildlife guide - an essential companion when on safari and animal spotting. It provides detailed listings on the best activities, including ballooning, diving, kite surfing, mountain climbing and caving. It offers accommodation listings for all, from luxury tented camps to blissful coastal hideaways. It includes a full-colour planning section to inspire travellers and provide practical advice to help find the best experiences.
South Africa has more to offer than you could possibly manage in one trip. With vibrant cities, dramatic scenery, a kaleidoscope of cultures, and the 2010 World Cup, it's an exciting place to be. Whether you're searching for the 'Big Five' in Kruger or exploring Cape Town's historic vineyards, there's something to appeal to every taste and budget. From the snowcapped peaks of the Drakensberg to the sweeping emptiness of the Kalahari desert, the 10th edition of Footprint's indispensable guide will help you find everything under the African sun. This title includes: Lesotho and Swaziland; amazing listings for adrenalin junkies - where to go bungy jumping, abseiling, sandboarding, canyoning, treetopping, surfing and so many more; full details on how to make the most of the stunning scenery, including the Wine, Garden and Brandy routes; up-to-the-minute accommodation listings from luxury lodge to homely hostels; and, detailed 32-page full colour wildlife guide. Annually updated - making this the most up-to-date guide available!