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South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland (Lonely Planet Country Guide) (Paperback)

by Mary Fitzpatrick (Author), Kate Armstrong (Author), Becca Blond (Author), Michael Kohn (Author), Simon Richmond (Author), Alistair Simmonds (Author)
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  • Paperback: 680 pages
  • Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; 7th Revised edition edition (1 Nov 2006)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 1740599705
  • ISBN-13: 978-1740599702
  • Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.7 x 2.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 9,312 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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A multi country guide to increasingly popular South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland. With a full colour wildlife guide and in depth coverage of the music of South Africa.
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, 10 Mar 2008
I have been a fan of lonely planet books in the past and own quite a few of them. However, having just returned from a trip to South Africa where used this one heavily to plan the trip, I was pretty disappointed. In general there seemed to be too heavy an emphasis on the backpacking traveller and people who have lots of time for their travels (lots of details of 5-day hikes and things) as opposed to the general holiday(ing) traveller. I also think that there were just some significant misjudgments in their recommendations. There were several towns described as "choc-full" of activities that then proved to be pretty dull and others that were described as "historic" or "quaint" which had little to look at.

Finally, I also think that there was too much "worthiness" creeping in as well. I think there was an appropriate emphasis on township tours and the complex social situation in South Africa (the section on history was very good) but there was then also sideways digs at places the book perceived to be "tacky" or "artificial" when in some cases these were actually pretty well run tourist attractions. I am sure with more time and with a slightly hardier spirit I could have gone for some of the more "authentic" options the book outlined, but short of time and looking for some ease of travel I actually rather enjoyed some of the "artficial" places the book was so disparaging of.

Like I say- not one for the holidaying tourist- this is strictly one for the backpacker or gap year traveller.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Useful guide but not the best, 2 Jun 2008
By Darren Simons (Middlesex, United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
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As Lonely Planet guides go, I must admit this one was a little disappointing. Certainly the usual details of history, maps, accomodation, sites and restaurants are included. But somehow the guide doesn't really pick up on what South Africa's about... The details of game reserves was very disappointing and certainly much of the area that I visited was not covered in as much detail as I'd have liked. For a country with the scenery of the Drakensburg, the beauty of Cape Town and the wonder of the game reserves that's really rather surprising.
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9 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A great series of books., 3 Jan 2004
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This review is from: South Africa, Lesotho and Swaziland (Lonely Planet Country Guide) (Paperback)
As me and a friend are planning a round the world trip this series of books has been a great help.
In picking places where to go it's helpful to know whats there!
Were mainly backpacking and using hostels so specific country guides aimed at this was essential. We needed to know campsites, country entry requirements, cost of living, activities, etiquette, transport options, do's and don'ts and most importantly what the food was like! As well as info on touring in campervans, car or footslogging.
The book has it all and more. It covers all such topics and then reviews each place in the country individually. It has topics on law, car rental and purchase, gay and lesbians interests and so much more. If your travelling to this country then this book will be very useful. I don't think there is one thing I could think of that it does not cover. It even has places to rock climb in it! There are even phone numbers and addresses of hostels and hotels. Local culture and etiquette is covered, which is very useful in order that you don't upset the local inhabitants. Loads of major city centre maps and tons of colour pictures all add to the books appeal.
In addition their website www.lonelyplanet.com is a great site containing a lot of invaluable information.
The books are very durable and will stand the test of time. I now own five in total, including a Thai phrasebook, as the LP guides are an extensive series, covering more than just travel.
A very worthy and essential purchase, money very well spent indeed!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic guide
This guide book has almost everything you could want, small town maps, suggested accomodation at various prices and lots of helpful hints and ideas of what to see in the area... Read more
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2.0 out of 5 stars not up to standard
This guidebook is useful enough if people are intending to stick to the popular tourist routes when visiting South Africa. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Poison Ivy

5.0 out of 5 stars Surprised at negative feedback - Was invaluable for me.
I am surprised at the negative feedback here. As a consistent user of Lonely Planet guides, I have to say that this ranked as one of the more useful country guides i have come... Read more
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1.0 out of 5 stars seriously flawed
I suspect the brief of the SA LP authors was the following: do the least amount possible to fill a couple of 100 pages and make sure that on each page, completely redundant... Read more
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