Frommer's South Africa - Softcover

De Bruyn, Pippa

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Softcover

ISBN 10: 076453890X ISBN 13: 9780764538902

Publisher: Hungry Minds Inc,U.S., 2003

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Meticulously researched and beautifully written by a South African native, Frommer′s South Africa, 3rd Edition, should be the discerning reader′s only guide to a memorable trip to southern Africa, including the lion–rich reserves of Botswana and the wonders of Victoria Falls. It offers complete safari coverage, from what to wear to the top game lodges to tracking tips from professional safari trackers. But there′s so much more: An exploration of Cape Town, perhaps the world′s most beautiful city, surrounded by mountains and sea, and the nearby picturesque Winelands country; Whale–watching and eating seafood on the Western Cape; Walking through carpets of flowers in Namaqualand plains after the first spring rains; Rafting or surfing the churning waters of the Zambezi River. Frommer′s South Africa, 3rd Edition, gives you all that and much more, from the best places to stay and eat to expert advice on getting there, getting around, and having the trip of a lifetime!

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From the Back Cover:

Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. And avoid tourist traps. At Frommer s, we use 150 outspoken travel experts around the world to help you make the right choices. Frommer s. Your guide to a world of travel experience. Choose the Only Guide That Gives You: Expert advice on seeing Africa in the wild. Outspoken opinions on what s worth your time and what s not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip no matter what your budget. Off–the–beaten–path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions. The best hotels and restaurants in every price range, with candid reviews.

About the Author:

Pippa de Bruyn was born in Durban, raised in Johannesburg, and has now settled in Cape Town. In 2003 she won the first–place gold Mondi Award (South Africa’s most prestigious magazine award) for feature writing. She is also the coauthor (with Dr. Keith Bain) of Frommer’s first complete guide to India.

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