South Africa Eyewitness Eyewitness | 9780241617601

Head out on safari in search of rhinos, lions and elephants, sample a succulent Sauvignon Blanc at a vineyard or take in the view atop Table Mountain: everything you need to know is clearly laid out within colour-coded chapters. Discover the best of South Africa with this indispensable travel guide. Inside DK Eyewitness Travel Guide South Africa: - Over 30 colour maps help you navigate with ease - Simple layout makes it easy to find the information you need - Comprehensive tours and itineraries of South Africa, designed for every interest and budget - Illustrations show in detail national parks, hiking and driving tours, key sightseeing areas and more - A comprehensive Field Guide describes all you need to know about the safari experience, including an overview of the country's top reserves and a guide to the animals that inhabit South Africa - Colour photographs of spectacular scenic vistas, wild animals, idyllic beaches, winelands, city scenes and more - Detailed chapters, with area maps, cover Cape Town; the Cape Winelands; the West Coast; the Southern Cape; the Garden Route to Grahamstown; the Wild Coast, Drakensberg and Midlands; Durban and Zululand; Gauteng and Sun City; Blyde River Canyon and Kruger; and the Arid Interior - Historical and cultural context gives you a richer travel experience: learn about the country's complex history, varied landscape, abundant flora and fauna, people and society, architecture, literary figures, sporting events and festivals - Experience the culture with features on wine-making, whale watching, Zulu culture, surfing scene, life in the desert and more - Essential travel tips: our expert choices of where to stay, eat, shop and sightsee, plus transport, visa and health information