South Africa (Footprint Handbooks) (Footprint Handbooks)

by Lizzie Williams (Author), Francisca Kellet (Author), Lizzie Williams (Author)

• Used

  Hardcover
  2008

  $3.24

  Adventure capital of the world, playground for the fast and furious: there isn't anything that South Africa doesn't offer the traveller looking for high-octane thrills. With vibrant cities, 3000 km of sparkling coastline, the heights of the Drakensberg Mountains and the 'Big Five' on show in Kruger National Park, it's hard to know where to begin. Footprint's 9th edition of its South Africa guide will take you to the best sights, the loveliest beaches, the most exciting activities and all the best places to eat, sleep, drink and party.It includes Lesotho and Swaziland. It provides amazing listings for adrenalin junkies - where to go bungy jumping, abseiling, sandboarding, canyoning, treetopping, surfing and so many more. It offers full details on how to make the most of the stunning scenery, including the Wine, Garden and Brandy routes. It includes up-to-the-minute accommodation listings from luxury lodges to homely hostels. It also includes a detailed 32-page full colour wildlife guide. It is lightweight, durable and annually updated to provide the most up-to-the-minute information available.

• Used

  Paperback
  2006

  $4.18

  This title talks about the Rainbow Nation, the playground of the fast and furious. The 'tablecloth' oozes over the Table Mountain. You can shoot (with a camera) the big five in Kruger, as well as the best sights, including the Wine route, Garden Route, and Brandy Route. You can also surf the worlds' best right hander at J-Bay, hike the serrated heights of the Drakensberg, gamble in Sun City, ride the 'Cape Doctor', and lie in the beautiful soft sand beaches at Plettenberg Bay. You can also raft down the Orange River, abseil down Table Mountain, bungee jump off Bloukrans Bridge and whale watch at Hermanus, as well as uninhibited hedonism of Cape Town...This title also gives information on where to sleep, eat and drink.