Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris: with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, and Victoria Falls (Full-color Travel Guide)

Well organized and very helpful

We travel frequently and have been to 40+ countries. We have not been to anywhere in Africa. This book is very helpful when planning a trip to the continent, especially if planning a safari. There is a lot of information that is different from “normal” travel. This book helped to educate me before contacting a travel agent. Would also allow you to plan most of a vacation on your own as well.

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I bought this book to get a clearer idea of the areas in Africa I will be visiting, a comppack and great resource, nice pictures also!

Calling this a "complete" guide is a bit of an overstatement, but it really is a good starting point for someone who has never been on safari. It provides an overview of the prime safari areas with enough information to help decide which ones are of interest.It would be a mistake to think that this book provides enough information for the average traveler to book a trip. Most people will want to engage with a Safari Tour Operator (as the book itself recommends). However, even as one gets deeper into the planning process this book is a valuable resource is sorting through some of the details.

I was skeptical about how helpful a safari guidebook could be when it covers 8 countries/destinations at only 520ish pages, but I was happily surprised! They provided a ton of helpful information on local and international tour operators, ways to save money that aren't your typical "visit in the off-season" tips, and laid everything out by country, region, and national park. Was prepared to have to return, but will definitely be keeping this book!

I am planning a trip to Africa -- specifically a safari. This book is great -- it includes most the countries. It provides a lot of detail regarding weather, time of year to travel for animals. What you should consider in choosing a safari tour operator I have been on several vacations internationaly but it seems overwhelming picking a safari with all the choices, countries, animals and weather conditions. This book is a great start.

I have made 17 trips to Sub-Saharan Africa, visiting 12 nations, most prominent games reserves and other smaller reserves numerous times, as well as so many other fascinating places. You name it, I've experienced I! I even took the FGASA Level 1 Safari Guide Course. This book is great for people considering a safari trip for the first time. It's also great for somebody that experienced a safari trip or two and then wants to perhaps try a different area. I'm quite the accomplished safari person, and I still get a lot out of this book. Very satisfied with my purchase!