African Safari Books are a wonderful source of information on our diverse continent and all the magical destinations you can visit. Get to know Africa, the people, their culture and the wide variety of animals and birds from the comfort of your armchair.
African Safari books cover a wide range of topics such as the wildlife, birds, trees, plants, people and places.
Having books on the topic makes your life so much easier no matter what information you are looking for.
Do you want to be able to identify animals while on safari?
Which African Safari Books will make a difference to your safari?
There are so many books to choose from. Below are some categories of books that made a difference for me. The reviews are all of books that are on my bedside table. I hope that they will help you too. Enjoy your reading!
Get to know the various trees and plants that you will find on an African safari. What you need is a good guide that will help you identify the indigenous trees that you find on safari.
Are you interested in which vehicles are most suited to the rough going on overland travel in Africa? Have a look at this informative book which gives unbiased information on safari vehicles.
On safari you need good maps. Here are the best sources of maps of South Africa and other countries in Southern Africa: Namibia, Botswana, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Swaziland and Lesotho. Where to find Maps of South Africa and neighbouring countries
Here is an excellent guide on all the places worthwhile visiting in South Africa, from Cape Town and Table mountain in the south to Mapungubwe National park in the North. From the Richtersveld National Park in the west to the Kruger National Park in the east.
On an African Safari two items are indispensable and that is a good pair of binoculars and a good field guide with pictures and descriptions of the animals that you will encounter while on safari. This makes it so much more fun being able to participate in identifying the various species of animals.
This is another essential item to bring along on a safari. Southern Africa is blessed with hundreds of different bird species ranging from raptors to water birds, huge flightless ostriches to the smallest of finches. This is certainly a birder's paradise.
Southern Africa has endless panoramic landscapes in which you can lose yourself. From mountains to savannas and deserts. From indigenous forests to magnificent beaches. Southern Africa has it all...
We South Africans have all grown up with the story of this legendary dog and his owner who lived in the hey days of the gold rush in the old Eastern Transvaal (Mpumalanga) Read all about their travels and adventures in this memorable book.
Vineyards have been planted and cultivated in South Africa for over three hundred years. Get to know all the wine producing regions and where to find the vineyards for your wine tours South Africa safari.