Southern Africa - Understand Southern Africa & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

This chapter contains the Southern Africa Today, History, Wildlife, Culture, Music in Southern Africa, The Natural Environment, Directory A-Z, Transport and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Southern Africa guidebook.

Southern Africa - Understand Southern Africa & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet

All the info you need on everything from history, wildlife, food and drink, and national parks to flights, public transport, climate, money, the internet...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travellers, travelling with kids and travellers with disabilities, as well as a handy language guide and glossary.

a rundown on Southern Africa's animal inhabitants from tiny bushbabies to hulking elephants
info on the region's wildlife reserves, forest parks and government conservation areas
expert coverage of Southern Africa's musical styles and instruments
details on local staples and specialties

Coverage includes: Southern Africa Today, History - from prehistory to European colonisation and settlement, Wildlife, Culture: Peoples of Southern Africa, Daily Life, Religion, Arts, and Food & Drink, Music in Southern Africa: A Potted History, Musical Instruments and Musical Styles, The Natural Environment: The Land, Wildlife, National Parks and Transfrontier Peace Parks, Directory A-Z, Transport and Language.

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