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

by Fodor's Travel Publications Inc.

An African safari is considered the trip of a lifetime for many, and recent continent-wide expansion of low-cost airfares has made many African destinations more affordable to reach. Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris provides the most comprehensive and engaging information on the most popular game-viewing regions in Kenya, South Africa, Botswana, Tanzania, Namibia, and Zambia.
COMPETITIVE ADVANTAGE: Other guides cover part of the process, but only Fodor's deals with all aspects of the planning, picking, and preparing for safaris around Africa.
EXPANDED COVERAGE: Travelers will be able to determine which African safari destination is best for them and plan their trip step by step from months before departure to the day of arrival. We cover the best local and international safari tour operators with information on how to create a dream safari, whether it's a luxury, bespoke experience, or a rustic in-the-bush excursion. Plus, Fodor's reveals the best beaches for must-needed post-safari relaxation. More in-depth planning information is given for popular gorilla treks in Rwanda and Uganda.
ILLUSTRATED FEATURES: Special full-color "Fodor's Features" throughout the guide provide rich information on the Great Migration, how to dress, types of lodging and vehicles, different African tribes, and African culture. Gorgeous photos throughout, many by Fodor's travelers, provide endless inspiration.
INDISPENSABLE TRIP PLANNING TOOLS: Travelers can discover details about animals and birds, including the Big Five, with checklists for each country. Fodor's offers a hierarchy of safari parks in each country, with detailed lodging options, and compare tour operators with an easy-to-read chart broken down by experience, expertise, and clientele. Internet resources, a planning timeline, packing lists, must-ask questions, and information on what to expect after arrival are provided in easy-to-use, compact features.
DISCERNING RECOMMENDATIONS: Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris offers savvy advice and recommendations from expert and local writers to help travelers make the most of their time. Fodor's Choice designates our best picks, from hotels to nightlife.
INCLUDES: South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, Victoria Falls, the Seychelles, and more.
ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's travel guide is researched and written by local experts.

Genres: Travel, Africa, Nonfiction

656 pages, Kindle Edition

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.