Introduces South Africas major cities and landmarks, such as Kruger National Park, Robben Island, and the Cape of Good Hope. Presents the daily activities, traditional foods, and ceremonies of South African culture. Includes map diagrams and lessons on learning to speak and count in IsiZulu.

From balafon players in the laidback town of Bobo-Dioulasso to masters of horsemanship further north landlocked Burkina Faso, in the heart of west Africa, has something to offer everyone. This book leads visitors on camel safaris from desert markets to dramatic waterfalls and spectacular sandstone rock formations.

From the exotic souks of the medina to the glamour of the ville nouvelle, Marrakech is a riot of contradictions and extremes, at once African and Arab, eastern and western, desert town and modern city, religious and secular, elegant and rough-edged. This guide to Marrakech helps you explore these diverse elements.

Zimbabwe will wow curious visitors with its incredible game parks and spectacular scenery, a calmer presence now reigning over the previously troubled political situation make it the perfect time for exploring and Footprint's very first Zimbabwe Handbook will help you do just that!

A comprehensive handbook for any self-drive traveler considering a journey to Botswana

This 1799 classic recounts an exploration of the Niger River that provided Europeans with their first reliable account of West African life. Two centuries later, it offers singular views of the region before colonial influence.

Namibia is perfect for anyone with a sense of adventure and desire to get back to nature. Footprint's 6th edition Namibia Handbook guides you through this wonderful country, helping you really make the most of your trip.

Includes the developments in Namibia's accommodation, from guest farms and lodges to bush-camps, and details on areas of natural interest such as the Sperrgebiet National Park.

Offers the usual visitor information, presented in a way designed to take you to what you're looking for: reviews of the classic sights and venues in area-by-area chapters, maps with the entries pinpointed, customised itineraries and visitor basics, illustrated with inspiring photography.

A friendly guidebook for visitors and Capetonians to discover Cape Town and surrounds as "a place of a lifetime"

This authoritative and highly regard reference work, a botanical classic, is now fully revised and updated. Color images and clear new design aid identification.