Synopses & Reviews
Aimed at the first-time budget traveler, this definitive one-volume guide is packed full of practical information. Africa expert Philip Briggs shows you how to make the most of the region's highlights - the legendary parks of the Serengeti, the breathtaking Victoria Falls, the exotic spice islands of Zanzibar - as well as introducing the region's lesser-known gems. Can you afford to travel without it? This fully revised and updated edition covers 17 countries, from Ethiopia to South Africa; highlights and pitfalls for each country; how to make the most of your trip on a limited budget; and contains over 170 maps and town plans. (5 1/4 X 8 1/2, 656 pages, maps, illustrations)
Review
A tightly written, no-nonsense guide by Philip Briggs ... the information is presented in a punchy format with detailed maps covering most tourist areas.' The Times "An invaluable guide to exploring the African bush. Distilled from a decade of travel in the region, the Backpacker's Manual, though compact, provides vital information..." Independent Newspapers, South Africa
Review
'this guide is a fine achievement. In one portable, highly readable and affordable volume, the author has succeeded in compiling a remarkable amount of genuine travel information and guidance for over ten countries, which should prove to be of inestimable value.' Travel Resource Guides
Synopsis
A practical and comprehensive guide to the countries of East and Southern Africa most frequently visited by backpackers.
About the Author
Philip Briggs is the author of seven other acclaimed Bradt guidebooks to African countries: Ethiopia, Ghana, Malawi, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda. A tour leader and writer for several travel magazines, he lives in South Africa between travels.