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Books & Maps
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Travel Guides
Phrase Books
Non-Fiction
Wildlife
Maps |
My experience of book shopping is varied - I found that no
one shop stocked everything I needed - Stanford's came close, but the
easiest way to get everything together cheaply and with the least effort is
by ordering online - and I never realised how much cheaper books were at
online stores.
You firstly need to decide upon the level of detail you want - some guides
cover larger areas than others. Books are obviously heavy and the fewer you
take the better. Guide books are at their most useful if they are recent
editions - all the books below are the most recently published editions -
which is often not the case in book shops...Here's
where you can support this site by buying your books here! Clicking on a
book cover or title will take you to Amazon.co.uk; any sales that are
referred from this site will earn me 15% of the purchase price which will
help pay for the hosting costs of Camel World. |
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Travel Guides
£3.99 |
Lonely Planet: Healthy Travel: Africa
by Isabelle Young
Paperback - 11 February, 2000
Average Amazon Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review
For those who have never been to Africa before, it can be difficult to
imagine just how different the facilities are on the ground to those to
which we have become used in Europe and North America. The vast majority
of those who visit Africa do so without any adverse reactions except for
loosening... |
£12.59 |
Lonely Planet: Africa on a Shoestring
by Hugh Finlay, et al
Paperback - 26 January, 2001
Camel World Review
A must for all journeys as it covers the whole continent - if your plans
change at least you have a source of back-up info. Some of the maps have
been omitted from this latest edition - shame. Great for backpackers or
bikers due to a great ITW (information-to-weight) ratio. |
£8.79 |
Lonely Planet: Botswana
by Paul Greenway, Deanna Swaney
Paperback - 26 October, 2001
Average Amazon Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide is devoted to this safe and increasingly popular African
destination. An in-depth wildlife section gets face-to-face with
Botswana's outstanding fauna and an illustrated section covers
Botswana's crafts. |
£7.99 |
Lonely Planet: Cairo
by Andrew Humphreys
Paperback - 22 February, 2002
Average Amazon Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide to Cairo includes a section illuminating the treasures in the
Egyptian museum. It covers Cairo's bustling shopping, eating and
entertainment options; an expanded section on the city's Islamic
architecture; and excursions to Alexandria, Ismailia and Port Said |
£6.29 |
Lonely Planet: Cape Town
by Simon Richmond, Jon Murray
Paperback - 25 January, 2002
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide to Cape Town includes improved eating and entertainment listings to
provide an insider's taste of the city. A special section has been added on Cape
Town's vibrant gay scene. The book also includes a meander through the city's
vineyards and an architectural walking tour |
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Lonely Planet: East Africa
by Mary Fitzpatrick, et al
Paperback - 27 June, 2003
Average Amazon Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
Offering background information about the history and culture of the
five countries of East Africa in addition to travel advice, this guide
covers Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda and Burundi. |
£10.39 |
Lonely Planet: Egypt
by Andrew Humphreys, Siona Jenkins
Paperback - 25 January, 2002
Average Amazon Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Lonely Planet--Egypt takes a practical approach to its readers and
audience. It steers away from the hippie flavour of
The Rough Guide (where the virtues
of sleeping on a friendly native's roof are dwelled on at the expense of more
mundane information) and adopts a tone that is sensible and... |
£11.19 |
Lonely Planet: Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti
by Frances Linzee Gordon
Paperback
- November 2000 - new edition due Nov, 2003
Average Amazon Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide explores the region's national parks, historical sites, tribal
villages, modern cities and old monasteries. It contains practical advice for
independent travellers, covering getting around and where to stay. It also
offers details of the region's tribes and languages. |
£10.39 |
Lonely Planet: The Gambia & Senegal
by Andrew Burke
Paperback - 4 October, 2002
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
Senegal is home to two of the three Club Meds located south of the Sahara, but
there is also a network of low budget guesthouses available. In this guide there
is a birdlife guide, comprehensive coverage of national parks and wildlife
reserves, and the low-down on beaches and watersports |
£10.49 |
Lonely Planet: Kenya
by Joe Bindloss, Tom Parkinson
Paperback - 25 April, 2003
Average Amazon Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
Kenya is 2.5 times the size of the United Kingdom. This travel survival guide
contains information required for a journey round Kenya. It provides various
maps and indispensable advice to help you on your way. |
£9.59 |
Lonely Planet: Malawi
by David Else
Paperback - 22 December, 2000
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide to Malawi aims to show the traveller how to see as much as they want
on a reasonable budget. It includes climate charts, information on outdoor
activities, accommodation and a highlights section to help travellers decide
where to go to suit their interests. |
£11.19 |
Lonely Planet: Morocco
by Bradley Mayhew, Jan Dodd
Paperback - 21 February, 2003
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide to Morocco offers insider advice on where to sleep, eat and play and
understand Moroccan Arabic, French and Berber. Detailed maps cover medieval
medinas, the rugged Atlas Mountains and everywhere between, and where to
experience the country's best trekking, bird-watching and surf. |
£9.59 |
Lonely Planet: Mozambique
by Mary Fitzpatrick
Paperback - 29 September, 2000
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
Introducing the country's music, dancing, literature and architecture, this
comprehensive guide offers an insight into Mozambique's legends and traditional
religions. It offers information on everything from birdwatching to beach-lazing
as well as a handy language guide |
£9.59 |
Lonely Planet: Namibia
by Deanna Swaney
Paperback - 25 January, 2002
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
A travel guide to the African state of Namibia. It explores the dunes, the ghost
towns and the shipwrecks of the southern coast. Hiking opportunities are
detailed and the wildlife section zeros in on Namibia's varied fauna. There are
tips on overland travel through Zambia to Victoria Falls. |
£10.49 |
Lonely Planet: South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
by Simon Richmond, et al
Paperback - 25 January, 2002
Synopsis
A guide packed full of information about all areas of South Africa, from the
Cape winelands to the peaks of the Drakenberg. The guide looks at South African
music, the culture and art of smaller indigenous groups, accommodation options,
the Kruger National Park, and Lesotho and Swaziland. |
£12.59 |
Lonely Planet: Southern Africa
by Mary Fitzpatrick, et al
Paperback - 26 September, 2003
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide covers Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa,
Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It features a wildlife section as well as a
guide to the region's wildlife reserves and practical information on trekking,
white-water rafting and canoeing. |
£10.39 |
Lonely Planet: Tanzania
by Mary Fitzpatrick
Paperback - 26 April, 2002
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide to Tanzania contains: a 16-page colour wildlife section; coverage of
Tanzania's organized safari's; details on excursions to Zanzibar, Pemba and the
stone town of Unguja; and details of how to get off the beaten track, including
the parks, the coastline and Mount Kilimanjaro. |
£9.59 |
Lonely Planet: Trekking in East Africa
by David Else
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
East Africa has some of the world's most spectacular national parks and trekking
routes. This guide, covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Malawi and Zambia,
provides practical information on how to prepare a trek, what to take, the best
trails and how to hire a guide. |
£8.79 |
Lonely Planet: Tunisia
by David Willett
Paperback - 23 February, 2001
Average Customer Review:
Synopsis
Includes accommodation and restaurant listings for all budgets and tastes;
useful information on getting around, including 4WD desert tours; the lowdown
and what to buy and where, from birdcages to silver jewellery and carpets;
special features on Tunisia's Roman, Berber and Islamic architecture;... |
£13.29 |
Lonely Planet: West Africa
by Mary Fitzpatrick, et al
Paperback - 4 October, 2002
Average Customer Review:
Camel World Review
Although it doesn't include Morocco, this is the definitive West Africa guide -
and will reamains so at least until Rough Guide update their ageing West Africa
edition |
£9.59 |
Lonely Planet: Zambia
by David Else
Paperback - 22 February, 2002
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
A guide to an increasingly popular African destination. One section covers the
wildlife and birds while another looks closer at the thrillseeking activities to
be found at Victoria Falls and the Zambezi River. The maps and detailed
information tackle the country's reputation for challenging travel. |
£10.39 |
Lonely Planet: Zimbabwe
by Tione Chinula, Vincent Talbot
Paperback - 29 March, 2002
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
An in-depth look at Zimbabwe, this guide provides information on wildlife,
safaris, music and activities, such as bungee jumping, river boarding, kayaking
and white water rafting. There is also a helpful language section and an
explanation of Zimbabwean English. |
Phrase Books
£4.50
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Lonely Planet: Ethiopian Amharic
Phrasebook
by Cath Snow, Tilahun Gabriel
Average Customer Review:
Synopsis
This phrasebook features: a comprehensive section on hospitality and greetings;
a clear pronunciation guide; Amharic script throughout; and cultural tips on
food and shopping. |
£3.99 |
Lonely Planet : Morrocan
Arabic Phrasebook
by Dan Bacon
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
Featuring a language guide specific to Morocco, this phrasebook includes Arabic
script throughout, pronunciation and grammar information, tips on speaking the
language, and a vocabulary list |
£3.99
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Lonely Planet: Swahili Phrasebook
by Martin Benjamin, et al
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
Including a two-way dictionary, with grammar and pronunciation sections, this
guide features a key language section for various situations, from buying food
in markets to trekking in the countryside, conversation topics such as sport,
current issues, and romance. |
Wildlife
£10.39 |
Lonely Planet: Watching Wildlife in Southern Africa
by David Andrew, Susan Rhind
Paperback - 30 November, 2001
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This guide covers more than 100 top wildlife-watching destinations, from capital
city day trips to dozens of national parks. Each destination has a map to the
best sites and itineraries from two days to two months. |
Non-Fiction
£7.19
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The Shadow of the Sun: My African Life
by Ryszard Kapuscinski
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review
Polish writer and foreign correspondent Ryszard Kapuscinski may be in the
twilight of a golden career spanning more than 40 years but The Shadow of the
Sun, an alternative record of his experiences of Africa and its stupefying
white heat, is perhaps his finest hour. This for a writer who, to echo... |
Maps
£3.99 |
Lonely Planet: City Map: Cairo
by Lonely Planet Publications (Unknown)
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
This is one in a series of maps covering cities on and off the beaten
track. It includes public transport routes and walking tours as well as
essential information and telephone numbers. |
£7.19 |
Lonely Planet Road Atlas: Southern Africa
by Lonely Planet
Paperback - 24 November, 2000
Amazon.co.uk Synopsis
Part of the Lonely Planet series of travel atlases, this guide to South Africa
provides full-colour maps throughout, with a comprehensive index ensuring easy
location-finding |
Food
£5.59 |
Lonely Planet: World Food: Morocco
by Catherine Hanger, Moncef Lahlou
Paperback - 23 March, 2000
Average Customer Review:
Amazon.co.uk Review
The new Lonely Planet pocketbook series on world food is, just as the book cover
states, for "people who live to eat, drink and travel". Considering how
important food is for many travellers, such a series is long overdue. |
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