Africa’s Top Wildlife Countries: Safari Planning Guide to Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe PDF
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Africa’s Top Wildlife Countries (Ninth Edition, completely revised and updated) Copyright: 2017 by Mark W. Nolting Edited by Fransje van Riel Photo Editing by Sarah Taylor Maps by Duncan Butchart Photography as credited Publication Design by 1106 Design Published by Global Travel Publishers, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by an information storage retrieval system, without permission in writing from the Publisher. Brief extracts for review purposes for inclusion in critical reviews or articles are permitted. Enquiries should be addressed to: Global Travel Publishers, Inc., 2601 E. Oakland Park Blvd., Suite 600, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33306, USA., Telephone (954) 491-8877 or (800) 882-9453. Email: [email protected] PUBLISHER’S NOTE: Although every effort has been made to ensure the correctness of the information in this book, the author, editor and publisher do not assume, and hereby disclaim, any liability to any party for any loss or damage caused by errors, omissions, misleading information or any potential travel problem caused by information in this guide, even if such errors or omissions are a result of negligence, accident or any other cause. Publisher’s Cataloging-In-Publication Data (Prepared by The Donohue Group, Inc.) Names: Nolting, Mark, 1951- | Butchart, Duncan, illustrator. Title: Africa’s top wildlife countries: planning your ultimate safari to Botswana, Kenya, Namibia, South Africa, Rwanda, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia & Zimbabwe / Mark W. Nolting; maps by Duncan Butchart. Description: Ninth Edition, completely revised and updated. | Ft. Lauderdale, FL: Global Travel Publishers, Inc., [2017] | Includes index. Identifiers: 978-0-939895-25-0 (ebook) Subjects: LCSH: Wildlife watching--Africa, Sub-Saharan-- Guidebooks. | Wildlife watching--Africa, Eastern--Guidebooks. | Safaris--Africa, Sub-Saharan-- Guidebooks. | Safaris--Africa, Eastern--Guidebooks. | National parks and reserves--Africa, Sub- Saharan--Guidebooks. | National parks and reserves--Africa, Eastern--Guidebooks. | Africa, Sub- Saharan--Guidebooks. | Africa, Eastern--Guidebooks. Classification: LCC QL337.S78 N65 2017 DT1017 (print) | LCC QL337.S78 DT1017 (ebook) | DDC 916.7/043312--dc23 Printed in Canada. Distributed by Publishers Group West Perseus Books Ingram Dear Safarier: Whether this will be your first safari or your tenth, you are about to plan the adventure of a lifetime! Africa remains a place that excites, inspires and moves even the most experienced traveler. The sights and sounds, the smells and expansive wilderness, along with Africa’s people, will sculpt an indelible imprint on your spirit. I have had the privilege of exploring Africa on countless safaris for well over thirty years and, having seen the need for an easy-to-use, comprehensive travel guide covering all the top wildlife regions, I authored this guidebook—now in its 9th edition—along with an electronic version. Having spent hours of preparation for each of my earlier safaris, and carrying with me several heavy resource books on mammals, reptiles, birds and trees, as well as maps, phrase books and a diary, the idea of consolidating all this into one book was formed along with the African Safari Field Guide—now available in it’s 7th edition. I have also produced the Safari Planning Map to East & Southern Africa (2nd ed.). One of Africa’s main allures is that you can find adventure there as nowhere else on Earth. Once out on a game-viewing activity, you are never sure what you’re going to see or what is going to happen. Every safari is a thrilling experience. With so many changes taking place in the realm of travel in today’s world, it is imperative to book your safari with a company whose expertise and passion are in sync with your own. From my very first safari, I had a dream to establish a safari company unlike any other and from that dream, the Africa Adventure Company was born in 1986. For the past 14 years I have been honored to have been selected as one of the top Condé Nast Traveler’s Specialists for Africa in the World, and have been on Travel+Leisure’s A-List for nearly a decade. At the Africa Adventure Company we focus on extraordinary places, remote and genuine experiences and to offer the “real Africa.” From small out-of-the way camps, top notch guiding and incredible game viewing, we can almost assuredly guarantee memories to last a lifetime. We may well be the last generation to see Africa in its true glory; huge We may well be the last generation to see Africa in its true glory; huge herds of wildlife and tribal cultures living unaffected lifestyles. Going on a photographic safari to Africa is a donation in itself toward conserving African wildlife and habitats and may very well be the most enjoyable and rewarding environmental contribution you will ever make. Sincerely, Mark W. Nolting President, Africa Adventure Company Contents Call of the Wild How to use this Book When to go on Safari? What is it like to be on Safari? Dispelling Myths Choosing Accommodations Food on Safari Types of Safari Safari Activities The Wildlife Botswana Okavango Delta Moremi GR Linyanti, Selinda and Kwando Savute Region of Chobe NP Northern Region of Chobe NP Central Kalahari GR Nxai Pan NP Makgadikgadi Pans NP Northern Tuli GR Zimbabwe Victoria Falls Region Hwange NP
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