Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris: with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda & the Seychelles

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

Written by locals, Fodor's travel guides have been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for 80 years.

Fodor’s correspondents highlight the best of Africa, including Kenya's Masai Mara, South Africa's Kruger National Park, and Botswana's Kwando Reserve. Our local experts vet every recommendation to ensure you make the most of your time, whether it’s your first safari or your fifth.

This travel guide
· Dozens of full-color maps 
· Hundreds of hotel and restaurant recommendations, with Fodor's Choice designating our top picks
· In-depth breakout features on The Namibia Dunes, African music and dance, and Victoria Falls
· Coverage of Kenya, Tanzania, South Africa, Rwanda, Uganda, Botswana, Namibia, Victoria Falls, and The Seychelles

Planning to focus on South Africa? Check out Fodor's travel guide to South Africa.

Genres: Travel, Africa, Nonfiction

656 pages, Paperback

First published August 5, 2008

About the author

Fodor's Travel Publications is a United States-based producer of English-language travel guides and online tourism information. It was founded by Hungarian Eugene Fodor in 1936.
Fodor’s was acquired by Random House in 1986 and sold to Internet Brands in 2016.

Reviews

[E G Melby · Rating 3 out of 5]

Some helpful information to consider.

[Kim · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lots of info to pre plan for your trip and add to the excitement of going. Beautiful pictures. But be sure to leave it at home. Won’t need it on the trip, just extra bulk.

[Kleiner · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Complete African Safari Planner covers Tanzania, South Africa, Botswana, Nambia, and Kenya. With colored photos and detailed descriptions of what each region and park has to offer, the guide covers safaris from luxury to shoestring. Among the many features are charts of seasonal access to parks by month and where to find specific animals; recommendations based on considerations, such as, if you would like to bring the kids and specific animal encounters; and a safari planning timeline starting six month before your trip.

[Caitlin · Rating 1 out of 5]

I wish this guide had been more useful. All of the parts I use the most (maps, index) were lacking in this book. The descriptions of places (cultural sites, restaurants) were accurate, but not cross-referenced with corresponding maps. I don't think this is too much to ask. Other travel guides routinely do these things well.

[Alex]

Really good guide to some of the key safari spots in Africa. Well organised into 'must sees' and 'nice to haves', good safari etiquette and helpful chapters covering the city bases that will provide most with their gateways to adventure.

Read in several stages as preparation for my own current safari adventure, this is a highly recommended guide if any of the titular places are on your route.

[Michelle · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adam and I will be going next summer for the World Cup!

[Noah Oremland · Rating 2 out of 5]

Ok, but heavy on the fancy lodges and less useful for lower budgets.

[Trish · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helpful tips to prepare for a safari. Very good reviews of the various luxury game lodges as well.