Frommer’s South Africa
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Meticulously researched and beautifully written by a South African native, Frommer’s South Africa, 5th Edition, should be the discerning reader’s only guide to a memorable trip to southern Africa. The book includes coverage of the lion-rich reserves of Botswana and the wonders of Victoria Falls. It offers complete information on safaris, from what to wear to the top game lodges to tips from professional trackers. But there’s so much more: An exploration of Cape Town, one of the world’s most beautiful cities, 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, 5th 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!
From the Back CoverFrommer’s. The best trips start here. Experience a place the way the locals do. Enjoy the best it has to offer. Insider tips on seeing southern Africa in the wild, whether it’s on safari, on a whale-watching cruise, or on elephant-back. Outspoken opinions on what’s worth your time and what’s not. Exact prices, so you can plan the perfect trip whatever your budget. Off-the-beaten-path experiences and undiscovered gems, plus new takes on top attractions.
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This review is from: Frommer’s South Africa (Frommer’s South Africa, 1st ed) (Paperback)
We visited South Africa for 20 days in July 2000, driving from Cape Town to Kruger. Before we left we sat down at a large book store and reviewed all their South African travel books. This one looked the best and proved to be very useful, particularly for accomodations. Some of the prices had changed but the standards and services were exactly as described. This is a great book for travellers who are above the backpacker/budget level but not up to “Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous. “
This review is from: Frommer’s South Africa (Paperback)
I travel extensively and am a fan of Frommer’s guides which I generally find to have a nice assortment of options in varying price ranges. The volume on South Africa however, was a great disappointment. If Frommer’s were to be believed, you had to pay $200 and up for a decent hotel room. Fortunately I have often traveled in South Africa, enjoyed its reasonably priced accomodations, and knew such prices were nonsense. I stayed in Cape Town, Johannesburg, Durban and other top destinations in season for less than half that much. The guide also overlooked destinations a bit off the beaten path and proved of so little use to me that I didn’t bother to pack it home with me. I strongly suggest the Eyewitness guide instead or just surf the web for tons of great information from the South African Tourism Board.