African Guides



Africa on a shoestring; 8th edition

Hugh Finlay et al
Published January 1998
ISBN: 0 86442 481 7
1064pp/4pp colour/240 maps
A$39.95 - US$29.95 - UKú17.99 - 195,00FF

Discover Africa using this essential budget guide. It features:








  • 240 detailed maps
  • up-to-date advice on visas, border crossings and staying healthy
  • information on popular and safe travel routes
  • background on history, politics, culture and the environment
  • heaps of good value accommodation listings
  • compehensive coverage of places to eat, from local eateries to Internet cafes
  • useful sections on local and widely spoken languages

    Africa - the South; Ist edition

    David Else, Jon Murray & Deanna Swaney
    Published September 1997
    ISBN: 0 86442 473 6
    960pp/174 maps
    A$34.95 - US$25.95 - UKú15.99 - 190,00FF

    Covers travel in Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe.

    
    
  • detailed information on the region's history an distinctive cultures
  • extensive coverage of dozens of national parks - some of Africa's finest
  • practical wildlife guide, featuring over 30 species
  • information on a wide range of activities, including hiking and rafting
  • illustrated guide to the region's magnificent birdlife
  • restaurant and accommodation options for all budgets and tastes
  • 174 detailed maps, including full-colour regional map

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    Central Africa; 2nd edition

    Alex Newton
    Published January 1994
    ISBN: 0 86442 138 9
    564pp/12pp colour/78 maps
    A$22.95 - US$16.95 - UKú10.95 - 119,00FF

    Covers travel in Chad, Cameroun, Central African Republic, the Congo, Sao Tomé & Príncipe, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon and Zaïre


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    East Africa; 4th edition

    Hugh Finlay & Geoff Crowther
    Published June 1997
    ISBN: 0 86442 449 3
    672pp/107 maps
    A$29.95 - US$21.95 - UKú13.99 - 170,00FF

    Covers travel in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, eastern Zaïre, Rwanda and Burundi.


  • 32pp colour guide to East Africa's magnificent wildlife
  • invaluable travel tips, including what to bring, 4WD rental, photography, health and visa information
  • comprehensive information on safaris by camel, balloon, raft and mountain bike
  • extensive listings on accommodation ranging from budget hotels to luxury camp sites
  • practical information on culture, history and politics
  • useful Swahili language section

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    Egypt; 4th edition

    Damien Simonis, Leanne Logan & Geert Cole
    Published November 1996
    ISBN: 0 86442 395 0
    528pp/91 maps
    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.99 - 140,00FF

    
    
    
    
  • information on newly opened sites, including the Tomb of Nefertari
  • illustrated 24-page guide to Egyptian gods and goddesses and ancient Egyptian architecture
  • extensive historical and cultural background
  • accommodation and restaurant suggestions for all budgets
  • notes on local crafts, including the distinctive crafts of Siwa Oasis
  • information on outdoor activities, including diving, snorkelling, camel safaris and felucca trips
  • 91 maps, new or thoroughly up-dated

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    The Gambia & Senegal; 1st edition

    David Else
    Published January 1999
    ISBN: 0 86442 593 7
    384 pp /44 pp colour /30 maps
    A$22.95 - US$16.95 - UKú10.99 - 130,00FF

    The Gambia & Senegal are an ideal gateway to the diversity and cultural richness of West Africa. Discover the fringes of the Sahara, immerse yourself in Banjul's vibrant Albert market, or soak up the faded elegance of St-Louis' imperial past. This new guide is an indispensable companion crammed full of practical travel tips.

    
    
  • 28 detailed maps, including colour regional map
  • special 16 page colour section on the region's 600-plus bird species
  • hints on exploring Senegambia, from wandering through palm groves beside tranquil lagoons to poking around historical sites
  • illustrated West African music section
  • recommendations on where to stay and eat for all budgets
  • helpful glossary and language chapters

    Also available from Lonely Planet: West Africa; French phrasebook; Africa on a shoestring; order Lonely Planet books


    Kenya; 3rd edition

    Hugh Finlay & Geoff Crowther
    Published April 1997
    ISBN: 0 86442 460 4
    352pp/57 maps
    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.99 - 140,00FF

    
    
    
    
  • comprehensive information on safaris by camel, balloon, raft and mountain bike
  • cultural background on Kenya's tribal people
  • invaluable travel tips, including what to bring, photography and health information
  • detailed listings of places to stay and eat for every budget
  • useful Swahili language section
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    Madagascar & Comoros; 3rd edition

    Paul Greenway & Deanna Swaney
    Published November 1997
    ISBN: 0 86442 496 5
    416pp/50 maps
    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.99 - 140,00FF

    Thoroughly updated guide to the intriguing island destinations of Madagascar, Comoros & Mayotte.

    
    
  • illustrated guide to the region's unique wildlife and vegetation
  • the lowdown on Comoros' great walking opportunities
  • detailed cultural notes, including the hira gasy storytelling spectacles
  • how to find the best places for whale-watching and snorkelling
  • extensive Malagasy, French and Comorian language sections

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    Malawi, Mozambique & Zambia; 1st edition

    David Else
    Published August 1997
    ISBN: 0 86442 462 0
    256pp/30 maps
    A$21.95 - US$15.95 - UKú9.99 - 120,00FF

    New guide to Africa's foremost up-and-coming destination with additional details on travel in neighbouring Mozambique and Zambia.

    
    
  • packed with detailed advice for independent travellers on any budget
  • comprehensive historical, political and cultural background
  • extensive information on trekking, national parks and wildlife
  • guide to activities on Lake Malawi, including diving, canoeing and fishing
  • restaurant and accommodation options for all budgets and tastes
  • helpful guide to local languages
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    Mauritius, Réunion & Seychelles; 3rd edition

    Sarina Singh, Deanna Swaney
    & Robert Strauss

    Published February '98
    ISBN: 0 86442 498 1
    416pp/52 maps
    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú10.99 - 140,00FF
    
    

    Searching for a tropical island paradise, rich in culture, unashamedly friendly and proudly unique? Mauritius, Réunion and Seychelles have it all. Whether you want to laze on a secluded beach, trek through cirques and volcanoes or snorkel in a peaceful lagoon, this guidebook points the way.

    
    
  • Over 50 maps including many remote islands
  • expanded information on trekking in Ré union, with walking trail maps
  • lowdown on activities, from diving and deep-sea fishing to colorful festivals and shopping
  • extensive cultural and history background
  • hundreds of recommendations on where to stay and eat
  • French and Créole language sections

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    South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland; 3rd edition

    Jon Murray, Jeff Williams & Richard Everist
    Published November 1997
    ISBN: 0 86442 508 2
    672pp/95 maps
    A$29.95 - US$21.95 - UKú13.99 - 170,00FF

    
    
    
    
  • 32-page full-colour safari guide
  • extensive coverage of national parks and wildlife reserves
  • lowdown on the surf scene, the historic vineyards and trekking in Drakensberg
  • essential travel advice, from local transport to health and safety
  • hundreds of recommendations on where to stay and eat, for all budgets
  • comprehensive Afrikaans and tribal language sections
  • 95 thoroughly updated maps

    Also available from Lonely Planet: Cape Town
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    West Africa; 3rd edition

    Alex Newton & David Else
    Published November 1995
    ISBN: 0 86442 294 6
    900pp & 160 maps
    A$29.95 - US$21.95 - UKú13.50 - S$37.95 - C$27.95 - 170,00FF

    West Africa is the vibrant heart of traditional African art, music and culture. Explore it easily with this updated and expanded guidebook; essential for every traveller, no matter what your budget. Travel to Timbuktu on the edge of the Sahara, see the unique Dogon cliff-villages in Mali, attend a voodoo ceremony in Benin or meet nomadic Tuareg in Niger - the options are unique and endless.

  • extensive coverage of 16 countries
  • 156 detailed maps to countries, cities and national parks
  • hundreds of recommendations on places to stay and eat
  • colour sections on local culture and bird life
  • comprehensive notes on traditional and contemporary music
  • introduction to the regions' hiking destinations
  • useful language sections and glossary of frequently used terms

    Also from Lonely Planet: Africa
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    Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia; 3rd edition

    Deanna Swaney
    Published January 1999
    ISBN: 0 86442 545 7
    800 pp /52 pp colour including 32 pages colour safari guide /over 120 maps
    A$32.95 - US$24.95 - UKú13.99 - 170,00FF

    Whether you're exploring the ruined city of Great Zimbabwe, camping under the night sky in the Kalahari or looking for shipwrecks on Namibia's Skeleton Coast, this essential guide is packed with all the information you'll need. The authoritative and in-depth coverage of all three countries includes:

    
    
  • more than 120 thoroughly updated maps, including a full-colour regional map
  • comprehensive details on national parks and wildlife reserves, including tips on finding the best-value deals in the Okavango Delta
  • extensive coverage of adventure activities, from trekking in the magical Fish River Canyon to bungee jumping at Victoria Falls
  • hundreds of recommendations for places to eat and sleep, whatever your taste and budget
  • helpful language sections for each country

    Also available from Lonely Planet: Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia travel atlas; Africa - the South; Africa on a shoestring

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