Southern Africa (Multi Country Guide)

Features

• Cover Type: Paperback with 812 pages
• Published by: Lonely Planet
• Edition: 4th Edition March 1, 2007
• Written in: English
• ISBN 10 Number: 1740597451
• ISBN 13 Number: 978-1740597456
• Book Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.1 x 1.3 inches
• Weighs: 1.4 pounds

Reader Reviews
This book may have everything you need about Southern Africa... that is unless you plan to travel there. It is full of background facts and history, but of no use if you actually want a guide to attractions, accommodations or local culture. I bought it for a trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Big mistake. For South Africa, it misses several of the major attractions altogether, including Seal Island and Gold Reef City. When the book does mention attractions, it rarely gives any information on how to see them. In an illustrative moment, it mentions the Sterkfontein Caves in the introductory section on Africa's ancient past--but no where in the book does it mention that they offer a museum and guided tours in South Africa an easy distance for Joberg. (The Sterkfontein Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, not a minor attraction by any measure). So that's what you can expect for the most well-traveled of the countries in this book. I won't bore you with details on the political diatribe that Lonely Planet calls its guide to Zimbabwe. It suffices to say I would not rely on it for a trip there. Comment | | (Report this)