The first and only field guide to offer comprehensive coverage of the African continent, this guide sends the reader on a virtual safari. All the birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects are brought to life, and the parks and reserves for which the continent is famous are described in thorough detail. This guide is packed with 577 stunning color photographs of African habitats and animals, and provides a wealth of information on more than 850 species compiled by veteran safari leaders and experts in African wildlife.
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
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I love this book. I took it from Kenya to Botswana and it was the most often refered to book in the group I was travelling in. It was so good that the tour leader (an very experienced African guide) kept using it and I left it for him at the end of the trip. I am now buying another copy to replace it!
In Kenya and Tanzania it never let me down, I was able to find every bird and animal I saw. As we went further south there were variations of the species which were not photographed but the descriptions were good enough to enable me to identify the animals.
Fantastic photographs and really good descriptions of appearance, distribution, breeding, habitat etc. Also a very useful section which gives an overview of all the main national parks.
Useful size and hardwearing covers (not sure why it has the small paper cover though, leave that at home!!)
In Kenya and Tanzania it never let me down, I was able to find every bird and animal I saw. As we went further south there were variations of the species which were not photographed but the descriptions were good enough to enable me to identify the animals.
Fantastic photographs and really good descriptions of appearance, distribution, breeding, habitat etc. Also a very useful section which gives an overview of all the main national parks.
Useful size and hardwearing covers (not sure why it has the small paper cover though, leave that at home!!)
27 of 27 people found the following review helpful
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This book is perfect for the safari for two reasons. Not only is it fairly compact so does not take up much space in your luggage, it is also incredibly comprehensive across a broad spectrum of African wildlife. There is a bountiful section of colour photographs of both birds and animals followed by a reference section with the most detailed background for any creature you are likely to see. The book is also boosted by an early section on the geography and geology of Africa including yet more colour photographs. A highly recommended addition when taking a safari in Africa.
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This is an excellent pocket guide for taking on safari, as it covers most animals you are ever likely to see and those that you're not. Unusually it covers not only the mammals but reptiles and birds also, and it fits snuggly in the pocket. With this book you will need no other guide to arm you for an exciting and informative african safari - excellent! Well done to the author and publisher.
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Amazing guide to the wildlife in Africa
The book provides a very comprehensive guide to wildlife in Africa. During the free time during the safari I've been always reading it and try to associate what I've seen with the... Read more
Published 6 months ago by Lorenzo Di Gennaro
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Great Book
Great book, covers most bases and interesting to read. Doesn't always do all the endemic species but you could take this to either Uganda, South Africa or Botswana and it would be... Read more
Published 16 months ago by A. Coombs
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a must for safaris
whether you're an amatuer or a professional, this is the book to have. Just like another reviewer, When i pulled this out of my camera back, our (excellent) guide showed me that... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Loops
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Really nice book
This was great on our holidat to South Africa. Had nearly everything we saw in it and the amount of information is just right. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Alan R
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Pocket guide - IF you have BIG pockets!
Following on from a previous review I decided to purhcase this book. Sadly its not very pocket sized - unless you have huge pockets!!! Read more
Published on 18 May 2011 by smartyPants
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Kenya Safari Field Guide
Having read various reviews on a selection of field guides for wildlife in Africa, I settled on this book as it had clear pictures with easy to read information. Read more
Published on 23 April 2011 by GS
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Really useful
Great to look through and very thorough in description etc however not so good for use whilst actually on safari on the bumpy roads in the bush. Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2011 by A. Perry
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Superb field guide
This really is a superb and helpful field guide to take with you. The identification process is simple and allows quick reference to any animal you are likely to see. Read more
Published on 24 Nov 2010 by Yearly traveller
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Good general guide
It's a nice and useful general guide. As it covers the entire continent sometimes it misses more detailed info about some particular species you're interested on, but that's a... Read more
Published on 7 Oct 2009 by Nuno Lourenço Silva
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excellent
This order arrived immediately. I needed it to help keyword and catalogue the photos I made on a recent trip to Africa. This is what all the expert guides in Africa use........ Read more
Published on 31 Aug 2009 by Stephen Horsted
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