The Coastal Guide of South Africa

The Coastal Guide of South Africa
Author: Lynne Matthews
Publisher: Jacana Media
Total Pages: 142
Release: 2007
Genre: Coastal biology
ISBN: 9781770092488

On an extraordinary journey along South Africa’s coastline, this definitive guidebook explores the beauties and hidden secrets of the country’s natural heritage. Stretching for almost 2,000 miles, the country’s southern shoreline contains distinct climates that accommodate an enormously rich and diverse array of birds, mammals, reptiles, marine life, and plants. The west coast plays host to cold, nutrient-rich waters, kelp forests, and low-growing, succulent scrub along the dunes, while on the east and north coasts conditions are more tropical with higher rainfall, warmer waters, greater marine diversity, and tall, dense forests. This handbook outlines the coastline’s biodiversity from dune to ocean, developed in order to offer beach enthusiasts, vacationers, and recreational anglers a simple way to identify the plants and animals most commonly seen or caught along the coast. In addition to background information on tides and habitats, guidelines are also included for The Southern African Sustainable Seafood Initiative, a consumer guide to making sustainable choices. Detailed and thorough, this overview will create a deeper appreciation of what can be found on this rich and beautiful landscape.

Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa

Coastal Fishes of Southern Africa
Author: Phillip C. Heemstra
Publisher: NISC (PTY) LTD
Total Pages: 520
Release: 2004
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781920033019

A guide to over 400 species of the fishes along the coast of southern Africa, this work features over 600 original paintings showing changes with growth and sexual differences in colour of many of the fishes. The species accounts include descriptions and other information for identification and comparison of similar species.

Field Guide to the Eastern & Southern Cape Coasts

Field Guide to the Eastern & Southern Cape Coasts
Author: Irene J. De Moor
Publisher: Juta and Company Ltd
Total Pages: 612
Release: 1998
Genre: Nature
ISBN: 9781919713038

Whether you are a bird-watcher, an angler, a hiker, a diver, an environmentalist, or merely a weekend nature lover, this guide will provide hours of fascinating reading and be an invaluable reference for years to come.

Ferns of Southern Africa: A Comprehensive Guide (PVC)

Ferns of Southern Africa: A Comprehensive Guide (PVC)
Author: Neil R. Crouch
Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa
Total Pages: 779
Release: 2012-07-24
Genre: Science
ISBN: 1431701432

This comprehensive guide to the ferns of southern Africa (covering South Africa, Swaziland, Lesotho, Botswana and Namibia) throws new light on a fascinating category of plants that is little known by the general public . User-friendly and accessible, it will enable quick and sure identification of all 321 ferns known to occur in the region. Each species features a double-page spread with a full plate of photographs (including close-ups); informative line drawings where necessary; clear text descriptions; tables that highlight differences between similar-looking species; and distribution maps based on years of intensive fieldwork. In addition, there are identification keys to families, genera and species. To compile this book the authors travelled extensively and took some 30 000 photographs, even finding several new species of fern. They are all treated in this guide – some described here for the first time. This unique and beautiful volume will become the standard reference book on the ferns of southern Africa.

The Rough Guide to South Africa

The Rough Guide to South Africa
Author: Barbara McCrea
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 1470
Release: 2010-01-14
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1405382732

The Rough Guide to South Africa is the most comprehensive and informative guide available to this spectacular country. You'll find detailed information on everything from hiking in the mysterious Drakensberg to sampling wine in the many Western Cape's estates. Updated specifically for travellers visiting South Africa for the football World Cup in 2010, Lesotho and Swaziland have been excluded from the book allowing for more in-depth information on how to tackle the World Cup in this edition. Whether you want to wander the pastel-coloured streets of the Bo-Kaap, explore the Garden Route's dramatic Storms River Mouth, or get spine-tinglingly close to lions and other big game in Kruger National Park, this guide will lead you to the best attractions in South Africa. The Rough Guide to South Africa features up-to-date reviews of all the hottest new places to stay from hotels in South Africa to community minded accommodations and tour companies. Find the best restaurants, shops, bars and clubs in South Africa across every price range giving you balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. Explore all corners of South Africa with authoritative background on everything from local cuisine to desert wildlife, relying on practical language tips.

The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland

The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 959
Release: 2015-02-02
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 0241200466

The Rough Guide to South Africa is the definitive guide to one of the world's most fascinating and varied countries. Now available in ePub format. With accommodation listings that range from the most sumptuous safari lodges to cheap and cheerful backpacker lodges in stunning coastal positions, there's something for every budget. In-depth coverage on South Africa's many nature reserves is complemented by an illustrated wildlife guide, to help you make the most of your time on safari. Whether you want to explore the country's big sights - from the wilds of Kruger National Park and the best spots for whale watching to Cape Town's vibrant dining scene - or to uncover its many hidden gems, such as the dramatic desert scenery of the Richtersveld, The Rough Guide to South Africa is your indispensible travelling companion. Make the most of your time on EarthTM with The Rough Guide to South Africa.

The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland (Travel Guide eBook)

The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 1030
Release: 2018-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1786710994

Discover South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland with themost incisive and entertaining guidebook on the market. Whether you plan tosafari in Kruger National Park, savour the fine wines of the Western Cape orexplore the village where Nelson Mandela grew up, The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland will showyou ideal places to sleep, eat, drink and shop along the way. Inside The Rough Guide to South Africa,Lesotho & Swaziland - Independent, trusted reviewswritten in Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and insight,to help you get the most out of your visit, with options to suit everybudget. - Full-colour maps throughout -navigate Johannesburg's downtown shopping streets or the beachfrontof Port Elizabeth without needing to get online. - Detailed regional coverage -whether off the beaten track or in more mainstream tourist destinations,this travel guide has in-depth practical advice for every step of the way.Areas covered include: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula; The Western Cape;The Northern Cape; The Eastern Cape; the Garden Route; KwaZulu-Natal; Durban;Free State; Gauteng; Johannesburg; North West Province; Mpumalanga; Limpopo;Lesotho; Swaziland. Attractions include: Table Mountain; RobbenIsland; Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden; Stellenbosch; the WildCoast; Hluhluwe-Imfolozi Park; the Drakensberg mountains; Joburg'sApartheid Museum; Blyde River Canyon; Kruger National Park. - Stunning, inspirational images Itineraries - carefully plannedroutes to help you organize your trip. - Basics - essential pre-departurepractical information including getting there, local transport, accommodation, foodand drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, crimeand personal safety, and more. - Background information - aContexts chapter devoted to history, music and books, plus a handy languagesection and glossary. Make the Most of Your Time on Earth with theRough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland.

Berlitz Pocket Guide South Africa (Travel Guide eBook)

Berlitz Pocket Guide South Africa (Travel Guide eBook)
Author: Berlitz
Publisher: Rough Guides UK
Total Pages: 206
Release: 2017-02-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1785730223

This fully revised and updated Berlitz Pocket Guide is packed with all the information you need to enjoy South Africa, in a genuinely pocketable format. Be inspired to visit this beautiful country by the brand new Berlitz Pocket Guide South Africa, a concise, full-colour guide that combines lively text with vivid photography that brings this country to life. Inside Berlitz Pocket Guide South Africa: � Where To Go details all the key areas in the area, from the Cape Town to Robben Island, while handy maps on the cover flaps help you find your way around, and are cross-referenced to the text. � Top 10 Attractions gives a run-down of the best sights, including Cape Peninsula and Wine Country. � Perfect Tour provides an itinerary for a perfect week on South Africa. � What To Do is a snapshot of ways to spend your spare time in South Africa, with detailed suggestions including shopping, entertainment and dining. � Essential information on South Africa's culture, including a section on the country's history. � Eating Out covers the South Africa's best cuisine. � Curated listings of the best hotels and restaurants. � A-Z of all the practical information you'll need. About Berlitz: Berlitz draws on years of travel and language expertise to bring you a wide range of travel and language products, including travel guides, maps, phrase books, language-learning courses, dictionaries and kids' language products.

The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini: Travel Guide eBook

The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini: Travel Guide eBook
Author: Rough Guides
Publisher: Apa Publications (UK) Limited
Total Pages: 973
Release: 2024-03-01
Genre: Travel
ISBN: 1835290779

This South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC’s strict environmental and social standards. This South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini guidebook covers: Cape Town and the Cape Peninsula, The Western Cape, The Northern Cape, The Eastern Cape, KwaZulu Natal, Free State, Gauteng, North West Province, Mpumalanga, Limpopo, Lesotho, Eswatini. Inside this South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini travel book, you’ll find: A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip Practical information – how to get to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more Author picks and things not to miss in South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini – The Wild Coast, Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, Soweto, The Drakensberg, Vernacular Architecture, Addo Elephant National Park, Traditional Arts and Crafts, Stellenbosch, The Sani Pass, Game Trails, Cape Point, Storms River Mouth, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, The Bo-Kaap, Kruger National Park Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots When to go to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini – high season, low season, climate information and festivals Where to go – a clear introduction to South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini with key places and a handy overview Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels Practical info at each site – hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity Essential Afrikaans dictionary and glossary of local terms Fully updated post-COVID-19 The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in South Africa, Lesotho & Eswatini, as well as great planning tools. It’s the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.

SLACKPACKING GUIDE SOUTH AFRICA

SLACKPACKING GUIDE SOUTH AFRICA
Author: Natalie Wood
Publisher: The Travel Curator
Total Pages: 31
Release: 2020-08-01
Genre:
ISBN:

This is a travel guide which features a collection of 19 Slackpacking journeys to experience in South Africa. These trips are not easy to find outside of this guide, so it is a valuable tool to have on hand if you are a hiking / slackpacking enthusiast! Inside you will find all the details you would need in choosing a trail to walk. The trails range from basic to luxury; 2 to 12 days and guided or self-guided. The guide indicates what meals are included and whether you need to bring a sleeping bag or not! All the Slackpacking trips include accommodation and luggage transfer. Prices and contact details for each operator are included as well so that you can move swiftly in booking your spot.