South Africa: The Rough Guide, First Edition (Rough Guides) (Paperback)

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A SUPERB SERIES THAT NEVER MISSES A BEAT

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Product Description

The long-awaited Rough Guide to South Africa tackles all the activities of this captivating nation: surfing, scuba, wine tasting and visiting the countless nature parks. From Capetown to Johannesburg, you'll find complete listings for where to stay, eat and savor the local culture, including advice on taking township tours. No other handbook can match the Rough Guide's illuminating history and expert take on South Africa today. Includes 60 maps and a special 16-page color wildlife guide.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 768 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 1 edition (January 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1858282381
• ISBN-13: 978-1858282381
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #3,839,071 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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46 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent informative guide, very reliable, February 9, 1999

By	Mike Smuts ([e-mail] / www.afrilux.... (Pretoria, South Africa) - See all my reviews

I am a tour operator and registered tour guide in South Africa. On a recent research trip of more than 10 000 km/ 7 000 miles I used the Rough Guide to go and look for the sites and places most people miss out on when following the well-known tourist routes. The Guide proved to be an invaluable asset in this regard and I strongly recommend it to foreigners and South Africans alike. Its information on the country's history, personalities, culture, visa-requirements, health issues, places of interest, etc. is quite incredible.

16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great guide, esp. in comparison to the LP, February 25, 2006

By	Amanda (Long Beach, NY USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland 4 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

I lived in SA for about 5 months. We had both the LP and the Rough Guide and although it was nice to have both, I would recommend the Rough Guide if you were just going to choose one book. I found the Rough Guide to be a little more accurate in the prices listed and the organization to be far superior to the LP. The LP was helpful with more general information, but the Rough Guide provided more information on the little, out of the way places. If you plan on using hostels, it is imperative to pick up a Coast to Coast after arriving. It is a compelation of hostels, organized by area, that is put out by the hostels of SA. It also includes hostels in Swaziland, Lesotho, and Mozambique. Most hostels involved with the book have free copies that you can take.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent companion, February 5, 2004

By	jay noseberger (Cape Town) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland 3 (Rough Guide Travel Guides) (Paperback)

Accurate and well-researched book. The recommendations are generally spot on. Nicely written, it's like travelling around with a friend who really knows the place. As someone who lives in South Africa, it's reassuring to know that there are books that are able to talk frankly about the crime situation without getting into a froth of paranoia.