African city guides travel atlases & phrasebooks



Cairo; 1st edition

Andrew Humphreys
Published April 1998
ISBN: 0 86442 548 1
216pp /32 pp colour /29 maps
A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

Cairo - a seething, vibrant metropolis where the ancient meets the modern and Africa collides with the Middle East. Whether youÆre looking for bustling bazaars, medieval mosques or echoes of the Pharaohs, this lively guide, written by a locally based author, is your essential companion. 





  • 29 maps, including 13 full-colour maps

  • comprehensive coverage of the pyramids, including Dashur and Abu Sir

  • easy-to-use visitorsÆ guide to 5500 years of history at the Egyptian Museum

  • information on Coptic, Islamic and modern sights, including detailed walking tours

  • accommodation, food and entertainment options for all tastes and budgets

  • trips beyond Cairo, including excursions to Saqqara and Al-Fayoum

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Egypt; Arabic (Egyptian) phrasebook; Egypt travel atlas; Middle East on a shoestring

    
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    Cape Town; 2nd edition
    


Jon Murray

    Published February 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 485 X


    180 pp /28 pp colour /16 pages of colour maps

    A$17.95 - US$12.95 - UKú7.99 - 100,00FF

    
Set amid spectacular mountains and magnificent surf beaches, cosmopolitan Cape Town is one of the worldÆs most beautiful cities.  A testament to the new South Africa, Cape Town is also one of the friendliest and safest African cities to visit. This indispensable guide is the most comprehensive available, with essential insider advice for any visitor.

    

    

    

  • 16 pages of colour maps

  • the lowdown on accommodation and restaurants for all budgets and tastes

  • entertainment options from theatre and pubs to jazz bars and clubs

  • full details on excursions, including historic wine towns, stunning nature reserves and national parks

  • detailed historical, political and cultural notes

  • helpful Afrikaans and Xhosa language sections

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland; Africa - the South; South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland travel atlas; Africa on a shoestring

    
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    Ethiopian (Amharic) phrasebook; 1st edition
    


Tilahun K Gabriel & Catherine Snow

    Published April 1996

    ISBN: 0 86442 338 1

    160pp/two colour throughout 

    A$7.95 - US$5.95 - UKú3.50 - S$8.95 - C$6.95 - 45,00FF

    


    
The most useful language to know amongst the diversity of Ethiopia's people. 
Amharic is the key to a fulfilling journey throughout this region.


    



  • more than a basic phrasebook, it has an extensive vocabulary chapter and is a useful introduction for anyone learning the language

  • clear, easy-to-read script with transliteration throughout

  • cultural tips

  • advice on traditional crafts

  • thumb tabs and index for fast, easy reference


    



    
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    Egypt Travel Atlas: 1st edition
    


maps researched and checked by Lonely Planet authors Leanne Logan & Geert Cole

    Published November 1996

    ISBN: 0 86442 376 4


    72pp/full colour throughout

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 110,00FF

    


    






    

  • full-colour maps throughout

  • a companion product to the Lonely Planet Egypt guidebook - no confusing place-name variations

  • legend and travelling information in English, French, German, Spanish & Japanese

  • comprehensive index ensures easy location-finding

  • sturdy book format


    
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    Kenya Travel Atlas; Ist edition
    


maps researched and checked by Lonely Planet author Hugh Finlay

    Published April 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 442 6


    80pp/full colour throughout 

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 95,00FF

    


    




    

  • full depiction of latitudes/longitudes

  • a companion product to the Lonely Planet Kenya guidebook - no confusing place-name variations

  • legend and travelling information in English, French, German, Spanish & Japanese

  • comprehensive index ensures easy location-finding

  • sturdy book format

    



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    Moroccan Arabic phrasebook; 2nd edition
    


Dan Bacon

    Published January 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 586 4

    180 pp /two colour throughout

    A$7.95 - US$5.95 - UKú3.99 - 40,00FF

    

    

    

  • script throughout

  • language specific to Morocco

  • extensive vocabulary list

  • full of useful cultural tips

  • extensive food and shopping sections

  • includes chapters on Berber and French

  • easy to use pronunciation guide

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Morocco; Morocco video;Africa on a shoestring 

    

    


    South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland Travel Atlas; Ist edition
    


maps researched and checked by Lonely Planet author Jon Murray

    Published May 1997

    ISBN: 0 86442 443 4


    80pp/full colour throughout 

    A$19.95 - US$14.95 - UKú8.99 - 95,00FF

    


    




    

  • full depiction of latitudes/longitudes

  • a companion product to the Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook - no confusing place-name variations

  • legend and travelling information in English, French, German, Spanish & Japanese

  • comprehensive index ensures easy location-finding

  • sturdy book format

    



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    Swahili phrasebook; 2nd edition
    


Martin Benjamin et al

    Published July 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 509 0

    240 pp /two-colour throughout

    A$7.95 - US$5.95 - UKú3.99 - 40,00FF

    
HABARI! The ever-present greeting you'll remember long after your trip. But travel in East Africa is so full of encounters, being able to interact in Swahili will turn your trip into the travel experience you're hoping for. Whether you're sailing on a dhow off Zanzibar, scaling the heights of Kilimanjaro or having a quiet drink with your host in Nairobi, this book will help you communicate the way you want to. 

    

    

    

  • understand the correct Swahili greetings

  • identify those animals with the 'On Safari' section

  • enjoy the local cuisine

  • identify market food and traditional dishes

  • use the comprehensive two-way dictionary to find the words you need

  • learn about the language with grammar and pronunciation tips throughout

    
Also available from Lonely Planet: Kenya; East Africa; Trekking in East Africa; Kenya travel atlas; Africa on a shoestring

    
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    Trekking in East Africa; 2nd edition
    


David Else

    Published January 1998

    ISBN: 0 86442 541 4

    352pp/12pp colour/34 maps 

    A$24.95 - US$17.95 - UKú11.99 - 140,00FF
 
    

    
This lively and comprehensive guide by East Africa specialist David Else helps you explore Kilimanjaro, Mt Kenya and the legendary Mountains of the Moon. It now also includes new routes through the massifs and plateaus of Malawi and the Simien Mountains in Ethiopia.

    



    

  • detailed descriptions and maps of the classic routes and little-known alternatives

  • treks of all standards, from short walks to challenging expeditions

  • practical advice for organised groups and independent trekkers

  • information on access and approach routes, accommodation and local transport

  • notes on environmentally and culturally responsible trekking

  • advice about porters, guides, supplies, permits, equipment, huts and camp sites

  • Includes Ethiopia's Simien Mountains

    
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    Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia Travel Atlas: 1st edition
    


maps researched and checked by Lonely Planet author Deanna Swaney


    Published January 1996

    ISBN: 0 86442 274 1

    72pp/full colour throughout

    A$13.95 - US$9.95 - UKú5.95 - 80,00FF

    


    






    

  • full-colour maps throughout

  • a companion product to the Lonely Planet Zimbabwe, Botswana & Namibia guidebook - no confusing place-name variations

  • legend and travelling information in English, French, German, Spanish & Japanese

  • comprehensive index ensures easy location-finding

  • sturdy book format


    
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