Synopses & Reviews
The wildlife of southern Africa is the major attraction for visitors to this popular region. This guide encompasses all countries south of the Zambezi and Kuene rivers: Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia, southern Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. In the same format as the acclaimed
Madagascar Wildlife it provides a colorful introduction to the mammals, birds, reptiles, and other wildlife, along with advice on how to make the most of a safari and even observing wildlife in everyday settings. The sheer range of habitats spanned by this region--grasslands, wetlands, desert, and bushveld--ensures that visitors have an almost unequalled opportunity for observing species in the wild, especially when the sealife and coral reefs of the coastline that fringes on two oceans are included. Accessible, comprehensive, and beautifully illustrated with around 300 photographs, this is a travelers' companion that will appeal both to the first-time visitor and the serious naturalist.
Synopsis
The wildlife of southern Africa is the major attraction for visitors to this popular region. This guide encompasses the wildlife of Botswana, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. There are over 300 color photographs and numerous line drawings. It includes all major animal groups, from mammals to invertebrates; a special section on tracks and signs; a country -by-country summary of key sites, with full-color maps; practical tips on making the most of your visit, from foot safaris to photography.
Synopsis
The wildlife of southern Africa is the major attraction for visitors to this popular region. This guide encompasses the wildlife of Botswana, Lesotho, southern Mozambique, South Africa, Swaziland, and Zimbabwe. There are over 300 color photographs and numerous line drawings. It includes all major animal groups, from mammals to invertebrates; a special section on tracks and signs; a country -by-country summary of key sites, with full-color maps; practical tips on making the most of your visit, from foot safaris to photography.
Synopsis
A substantial and beautifully illustrated wildlife guide covering all major habitats of southern Africa for safari enthusiasts.
About the Author
Mike Unwin divides his time between editing natural history books, writing, photography, and illustration. He won the BBC Wildlife/Bradt Travel Guides Travel-Writing Competition. Living in Zimbabwe and Swaziland allowed him to explore southern Africa.