You can now download individual PDF chapters (as well as the entire book) for a few euros, and read it on your smartphone, tablet, eBook Reader or laptop.
ETG Tip: Africa is BIG so you need to choose what is you really want to see. Kenya and Tanzania are great countries to see the big five, Mozambique has world class diving, South Africa is home to one of the most beautiful cities in Africa and Ethiopia the land of ancient culture. Check the season and weather report for the region you plan to visit if your main aim is to see wildlife.
Top 10 Africa Travel Guides - It’s Time for Africa!
1. Southern Africa travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet
Southern Africa rings with legend: the Okavango Delta, the Kalahari, Fish River Canyon, Kruger, Victoria Falls, Cape Town - these are just a few of the iconic destinations that unfurl African dreams.
2. Botswana & Namibia - Plan your trip (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
This chapter contains the Welcome to Botswana & Namibia, 16 Top Experiences, Need to Know, If You Like, Month by Month, Itineraries, Planning a Safari and Regions at a Glance chapters from Lonely Planet's Botswana & Namibia guidebook.
3. Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland - Understand Ethiopia & Survival Guide (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
This chapter contains the Ethiopia Today, Ethiopia's History, Ethiopian Culture, Ethiopian Cuisine, Ethiopia's Environment, Survival Guide, Ethiopia Directory, Ethiopia Transport, Health and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Ethiopia, Djibouti & Somaliland guidebook.
4. Mozambique - Africa (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Mozambique beckons with its coastline and swaying palms, its traditions, its cultures, its vibe and – most of all – its adventure opportunities. This enigmatic southeast African country is well off most travellers’ maps, but it has much to offer those who venture here.
5. Malawi - Africa (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
This is the Malawi chapter from Lonely Planet’s Africa guidebook.
6. Uganda - Africa (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Emerging from the shadows of a dark history, a new dawn of tourism has risen in Uganda. It’s home to the tallest mountain range in Africa, the world’s longest river and the continent’s largest lake. And with half the remaining mountain gorillas residing here, and the Big Five to be ticked off, wildlife watching is huge.
7. Kenya - Africa (PDF Chapter) ebook version of Lonely Planet
This is the Kenya chapter from Lonely Planet’s Africa guidebook.
8. Tanzania - Africa - travel guide (PDF) Lonely Planet
Wildlife galore, idyllic beaches, snow-capped Kilimanjaro, moss-covered ruins, friendly people, fascinating cultures – Tanzania has all this and more wrapped up in one adventurous and welcoming package.
9. Rwanda - East Africa (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
As the scars of its terrible past gradually heal, Rwanda is emerging as a first-rate ecotourism destination. Traipse through lush jungle to meet mountain gorillas, enjoy the hidden inland beaches of Lake Kivu...just be sure to keep your camera close! The scenery here is seriously photogenic.
10. Cameroon - Africa (PDF Chapter) Lonely Planet
Cameroon is a sultry mosaic of active volcanoes, white-sand beaches, thick rainforest and magnificent parched landscapes broken up by the bizarre rock formations of the Sahel. With good infrastructure, travel around this Francophone-Anglophone jigsaw is a lot easier than in many parts of Africa.