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Zusatztext '[Philip Briggs] is clearly not only an expert on travel in Africa but also someone who cares deeply about the countries he is visiting.'Traveller Magazine Informationen zum Autor Philip Briggs has written and co-authored ten Bradt travel guides and has contributed to numerous other books, travel and wildlife magazines. Klappentext Introduction viiIntroducing South Africa 11 Background 3History 5Economy and infrastructure 192 The Natural World 23Geology! geography and climate 24Habitats and vegetation 25Wildlife 343 Planning a Trip 57When to visit 58Booking a trip 59Your itinerary: 20 top attractions 62Red tape 71Getting there 71Health and safety 72What to take 75Organising your finances 784 On the Ground 81Health and safety in South Africa 82Banking and foreign exchange 86On safari: locating wildlife 87Eating and drinking 94Shopping 97Media and communications 97Business 100Car rental and domestic flights 100South Africa Highlights 1015 Johannesburg and the Northwest 103Gauteng 104Northwest Province 1226 Kruger and the Northeast 129Mbombela and the Panorama Route 132Kruger National Park 1397 KwaZulu-Natal 165Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast 166Zululand 174uKhahlamba-Drakensberg and theKwaZulu-Natal Midlands 1888 Eastern Cape and the Garden Route 201Eastern Cape 202The Garden Route 2189 The Western Cape 231History 232Cape Town 234The Cape Peninsula 258The Boland! Overberg and West Coast 267South African English 285Selected reading 288Index 292 Vorwort . A unique guide to South Africa with selections by Africa expert Philip Briggs. Beautifully illustrated in colour throughout with dedicated sections on wildlife, people and history. Accommodation chosen in conjunction with leading tour operators. 'Top 15' boxes help the traveller make the most of limited time Zusammenfassung South Africa has one of the world's most diverse tourist offerings. Attractions range from stately Cape Town with majestic Table Mountain, to the scenic winelands around Stellenbosch and the world-renowned Kruger National Park and adjacent private reserves. With hundreds of different national parks and reserves, Africa's longest coastline and several of the region's oldest and most vibrant towns, visitors are often dazzled and confused by the array of options. This compact Highlights guide, written by South African resident and travel expert Philip Briggs, focuses on the genuine 'must-see' sights, and will aid anyone planning their first trip to this magnificent country. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction viiIntroducing South Africa 11 Background 3History 5Economy and infrastructure 192 The Natural World 23Geology, geography and climate 24Habitats and vegetation 25Wildlife 343 Planning a Trip 57When to visit 58Booking a trip 59Your itinerary: 20 top attractions 62Red tape 71Getting there 71Health and safety 72What to take 75Organising your finances 784 On the Ground 81Health and safety in South Africa 82Banking and foreign exchange 86On safari: locating wildlife 87Eating and drinking 94Shopping 97Media and communications 97Business 100Car rental and domestic flights 100South Africa Highlights 1015 Johannesburg and the Northwest 103Gauteng 104Northwest Province 1226 Kruger and the Northeast 129Mbombela and the Panorama Route 132Kruger National Park 1397 KwaZulu-Natal 165Durban and the KwaZulu-Natal South Coast 166Zululand 174uKhahlamba-Drakensberg and theKwaZulu-Natal Midlands 1888 Eastern Cape and the Garden Route 201Eastern Cape 202The Garden Route 2189 The Western Cape 231History 232Cape Town 234The Cape Peninsula 258The Boland, Overberg and West Coast 267South African English 285Selected reading 288Index 292...
