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Stuarts’ field guide to national parks & game reserves : Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Malawi / Chris Stuart and Mathilde Stuart

By: Material type: TextTextLanguage: English Publication details: Cape Town : Struik Nature, 2022Description: 320 pages, illustrations, maps; 19 cmISBN:
  • 978-1-77584-720-5
Subject(s): DDC classification:
  • NAM 916.8407 STU
Summary: The first guide ever to document and explore the diverse parks and reserves of Africa’s ‘middle belt’, it covers Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. The region contains prized spots such as the world-famous landscapes of the Namib and Kalahari deserts, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and Lake Malawi, and some of Africa’s best-known conservation areas, including Etosha, Chobe, Mana Pools, Hwange, Kafue and Nyika. Written by two prominent conservationists, the book is organised by country, and includes: Detailed descriptions of the history, geology, climate, vegetation and wildlife of some 50 conservation areas. Annotated park maps, indicating places of interest and best sites to view key species. Text panels featuring each park’s highlights, facilities and activities, wildlife facts, and important alerts.A concise photographic gallery of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and trees, for quick identification of commonly seen species. A must-have guide to the parks and reserves of a region renowned for spectacular landscapes, fauna and flora. Sales points: First ever guide for southern Africa’s ‘middle belt’ countries. Informative guide to inspire post-COVID-19 travel. Presents key features and attractions of each park. Information panels covering highlights, activities, facilities, wildlife and warnings. Generously illustrated with full-colour photographs and detailed maps. Much-travelled, highly qualified authors.
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The first guide ever to document and explore the diverse parks and reserves of Africa’s ‘middle belt’, it covers Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi. The region contains prized spots such as the world-famous landscapes of the Namib and Kalahari deserts, Okavango Delta, Victoria Falls and Lake Malawi, and some of Africa’s best-known conservation areas, including Etosha, Chobe, Mana Pools, Hwange, Kafue and Nyika. Written by two prominent conservationists, the book is organised by country, and includes: Detailed descriptions of the history, geology, climate, vegetation and wildlife of some 50 conservation areas. Annotated park maps, indicating places of interest and best sites to view key species. Text panels featuring each park’s highlights, facilities and activities, wildlife facts, and important alerts.A concise photographic gallery of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and trees, for quick identification of commonly seen species. A must-have guide to the parks and reserves of a region renowned for spectacular landscapes, fauna and flora. Sales points: First ever guide for southern Africa’s ‘middle belt’ countries. Informative guide to inspire post-COVID-19 travel. Presents key features and attractions of each park. Information panels covering highlights, activities, facilities, wildlife and warnings. Generously illustrated with full-colour photographs and detailed maps. Much-travelled, highly qualified authors.

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