National Geographic Traveler: South Africa, 2nd Edition

Description

Active travelers trust National Geographic to deliver what they want in a guidebook: expert advice, insider tips, and the cultural feel of each destination not easily found online. These guides are pitch-perfect for today's experiential travel enthusiasts who want an authentic, enriching immersion. From vibrant, beautiful Cape Town to the flower-bedecked Namaqualand plains, from history-filled Johannesburg to the wildlife-dotted lands of Kruger National Park, this guide covers all the best-known sights, and lesser-known ones as well. South Africa's rich cultural, historical, and contemporary highlights are featured prominently, such as treasure wrecks off its wave-thrashed shores, glorious seafood, and the "big five" animals that every safari-goer hopes to see. Experiential sidebars abound, such as how to consult a Sangoma or help build houses in Namaqualand. The book guides visitors on interesting excursions including a drive through winelands, a "history walk to freedom" in Cape Town, and a walk in the Bush. Review: Great tool for visiting south africa - This book is great and I'm excited to use it's reference on my trip to South Africa next year. Review: It's a National Geographic, what else to say? - Detailed information about the history, good maps and regional descriptions. I also value the many photographs and the quality of paper it's printed on. I always buy 2 or 3 guides before a trip, and the National Geographic guide is always one of them.