The birds, mammals, reptiles and insects of Africa–a continent unparalleled in its ecological richness–are brought to life in this authoritative, compact field guide, an essential companion for safari-goers and armchair travelers alike.
This guide is packed with nearly 600 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. The parks and reserves for which the continent is famous are described in thorough detail, taking the reader on an unforgettable virtual safari.
Comparison of 3 Africa wildlife books I bought three South Africa wildlife books at the same time. What I like about âWildlife of Southern Africaâ is its size – it easily fits in a pants pocket and will be great in the field. Secondly, it includes both birds and mammals, plus a variety of other animals. I am sure it is not comprehensive, but may be good enough for a few weeks in South Africa. It includes good color photographs which is not my preference, at least for birds as I find drawings much more informative. What I don’t…
Super useful for safari trip I just went on a tanzania safari trip and this book was one of the most useful things I brought with me. The safari was 6 days and we saw around 100 different species of animals (admittedly, over half were birds), and between the guide and this book we were able to identify 90+. We put post-it tabs on each animal we saw and this was a fantastic way to remember all the diverse wildlife safari had to offer. This is my second safari trip; the first time I went, I didn’t take any notes and could…
Compact and well organized. This book is what I will probably take on our upcoming Southern African safari. It has relatively short sections on the countries in Southern and Eastern Africa where most wildlife viewing is done with comments on the parks and types of animals most often viewed in each. It then has sections on the major mammals but also the birds and even reptiles and insects. I am sure it is not all inclusive, but as advertised, it is a field guide to help you identify what you are seeing and learn something…