Lonely Planet Morocco
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Lonely Planet Guide Morocco
  • Great!
  • This book does the job well...
Lonely Planet Morocco
Anthony Ham , and Alison Bing
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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Binding: Paperback

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ASIN: 1740599748

Book Description

Visit the Djemaa el-Fna late at night when most of the crowd is local p297. Join the locals in a public hammam and try not to flinch as layers of skin are sloughed off p443. Learn to cook from women who prepare wedding feasts in the city of romance, Marrakesh p306. Find a cure for baldness, impotence or camel sickness in markets all over the country. Five authors, two rented mules, 210 days of in-country research. Expanded Trekking chapter ­- each trek completed by footsore authors. All-new Culture chapter - meet Fatima, Driss and Amina and understand Moroccan culture through their eyes. You asked for it, we researched it - more language courses, cooking courses and sustain­able travel experiences.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet Guide Morocco .......2007-09-24

I love this books, they are the best travel guides. The book was in perfect condition and it arrived on time.

5 out of 5 stars Great!.......2007-07-30

The Lonely Planet travel guides are the best!! We've been to Morocco a few time and the guide has never steered us wrong! There is no comparison to any other guide!

4 out of 5 stars This book does the job well..........2007-05-16

Yet again, the Lonely Planet puts together a pretty thorough guidebook that helps in exploring this remarkable destination. My experience showed that some of the info was a bit dated and a comparison with a fellow traveller's 2004 LP revealed that the two editions don't differ all that much. In their defense, things in Morocco tend not to be all that structured or consistent and would be hard to keep on top of. All in all, the book served me quite well. I will write them with the corrections that I noticed and hopefully the guide will continue to improve.
Lonely Planet Southern Africa
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Rotten Guide
  • ZAMBIA Bradt Travel Guide
  • Not specific enough
  • Excellent Travel Resource
  • Diana
Lonely Planet Southern Africa
Alan Murphy , Kate Armstrong , Matthew Firestone , Mary Fitzpatrick , Michael Grosberg , Nana Luckham , and Andy Rebold
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740597451

Book Description

Climb atop a scorching sand dune in Sossusvlei, Namibia, and listen to the overpowering silence. Fall asleep to the sounds of grunting hippos and howling hyenas in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Stand on the sidelines during Swaziland's Umhlanga Dance, while potential wives parade before the king.

8 authors, 249 days of in-country research, 109 maps, 97 buses. Specialist music chapter and full-color wildlife section. Incorporating 1073 traveller tips and suggestions.

Customer Reviews:

1 out of 5 stars Rotten Guide.......2007-09-16

This book may have everything you need about Southern Africa... that is unless you plan to travel there. It is full of background facts and history, but of no use if you actually want a guide to attractions, accommodations or local culture.

I bought it for a trip to South Africa and Zimbabwe. Big mistake. For South Africa, it misses several of the major attractions altogether, including Seal Island and Gold Reef City. When the book does mention attractions, it rarely gives any information on how to see them. In an illustrative moment, it mentions the Sternfontein Caves in the introductory section on Africa's ancient past--but no where in the book does it mention that they offer a museum and guided tours in South Africa an easy distance for Joberg. (The Sternfontein Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site, not a minor attraction by any measure).

So that's what you can expect for the most well-traveled of the countries in this book. I won't bore you with details on the political diatribe that Lonely Planet calls its guide to Zimbabwe. It suffices to say I would not rely on it for a trip there.

3 out of 5 stars ZAMBIA Bradt Travel Guide.......2007-07-22

The book is good in general terms although up to date jul 2007 is a non updated in certain chapters (flights, taxi fares, lack of more buses info between villages..)
Is good reading to learn facts on the country.
To travel to Zambiais a good thing to buy

2 out of 5 stars Not specific enough.......2007-06-11

Very small section on South Africa. I was just traveling there and was under the impression this book would cover just that country. Instead it covered all of southern africa which I was not interested in. May be good is you are traveling all over but if you are not, don't bother.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Travel Resource.......2007-06-08

Purchased this comprehensive resource to aid me in my South Africa travels. Lonely Planet Southern Africa proved to be excellent covering all major details that I had questions about.

4 out of 5 stars Diana.......2006-03-20

This book has everything you need to see Southern Africa.
It does not go into the detail the individual books do for each country, but I find it is better in this condensed version for travel.
Kenya (Lonely Planet Kenya)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Part of my travel kit
  • Comprehensive, but not the best out there.
  • Excellent, Accuarte, and Helpul Information
  • Kenya travel guide
  • Missing coordinates
Kenya (Lonely Planet Kenya)
Tom Parkinson
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740597435

Book Description

Jambo! Welcome to Kenya, home of lion prides, nomadic tribes and city-smart nightclubbers, realm of equatorial glaciers, ochre-red deserts and tranquil Indian Ocean coves. Whether you want to watch wildlife, set out into the great unknown or chill on a beach, Lonely Planet helps you plan the African adventure of a lifetime.

SET OUT ON SAFARI - get the lowdown on choosing, planning and booking safaris for every budget

EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS - whether it's cruising the coast, ballooning over the Mara or trekking up Mt Kenya, we give you the when, where and how

THE BIG FIVE - our 16-page colour wildlife guide is your essential animal-spotting companion

REST EASY - accommodation options to suit all tastes, from back-to-nature bandas to luxury ecolodges

MAKE YOUR OWN WAY - up-to-the-minute information on how to get around, be it by buzzing matatu or graceful dhow

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Part of my travel kit.......2007-09-30

Although I am an experienced traveller, I always ensure that I bring along a copy of the Lonely Planet guide. Not only does it give me a flavour for the country I am to visit, but the guides are packed full of excellent tips from those who know the area. A Lonely Planet guide pays for itself - it is one of the essentials in my travel kit.

3 out of 5 stars Comprehensive, but not the best out there........2007-07-06

This book was somewhat helpful when I recently spent two months in Kenya, but I found that some of the information was out of date (despite this being an updated edition) and there were many things that should have been mentioned that were not. Although it gives a great overview, for those who are going to be spending a substantial amount of time in Kenya, I would probably opt for the Rough Guide to Kenya, which was more thorough and much more accurate.

5 out of 5 stars Excellent, Accuarte, and Helpul Information.......2007-07-06

I used this book while living in Nairobi for 3 months. It was especially helpful for planning my excursions around the country. My Kenyan friends couldn't believe how helpful it was. They didn't even know where to get the kind of information the book provides. I wouldn't travel to Kenya without it!

4 out of 5 stars Kenya travel guide.......2007-03-09

LOts of good information for my upcoming trip. Will take it with me to refer as I travel.

4 out of 5 stars Missing coordinates.......2006-08-02

Yes, LPK is fine source. But there are lot of people (including me) using GPS. And we miss coordinates & waypoints.
Lonely Planet East Africa
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • See The Real Africa
  • Useful for Kampala, Uganda
  • Used for traveling through Kenya during October 2006
Lonely Planet East Africa
Mary Fitzpatrick , and Tom Parkinson
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1741042860

Book Description

Plan the African adventure of a lifetime with Lonely Planet's best-selling guide to East Africa; expanded coverage, from the foothills of Kilimanjaro to the volcanoes of eastern Congo; the best and most unusual places to stay from Zanzibar beach resorts to luxury tented safaris; insightful coverage of the peoples of the region; colour wildlife guide and up-to-the-minute information on gorilla trekking and safaris for all budgets; 120 easy-to-use maps.

Covers: Uganda, Kenya, Rwanda, Burundi, and Tanzania

GET A GLIMPSE of wonderous wildlife with our 16-page color animal-spotting guide and dedicated Safaris and Mountain Gorillas chapters.

GO YOUR OWN WAY with our coverage of Rwanda, Burundi and eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

GET ACTIVE - detailed information on activities airborne, on-ground or underwater.

GET THE BACKGROUND - in-depth discussion of East Africa's poignant history, cultures and environment.

HIT THE ROAD - detailed transport information and 120 user-friendly maps shows you where to go.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars See The Real Africa.......2007-07-09

We have relied on this book on two trips to Kenya and Zanzibar. It provides great tips on places that are off the well-beaten tourist sites and provide the traveller with a taste of the real Africa. Some of our best dining experiences in Africa were at the small local resteraunts identified in the Lonely Planet guide that we never would have known about. If you just want to look at wild game from your safari van and hang out with other tourists at game lodges, you don't need this book. However, if you want to experience the real Africa and have a meaningful cultural experience that will change your life, but this book!

4 out of 5 stars Useful for Kampala, Uganda.......2007-03-08

We traveled to Uganda and Tanzania. We got the guide for Tanzania, but couldn't find one for Uganda. It was pretty useful and I liked their suggestions for evening activities in Kampala. I thought the book could have used some pictures (don't recall there being any, except maps).
It's particularly nice to read on the long flights from the US to Africa as a build up to your trip. I usually believe in getting my information online, but it was very convenient to have this with us. Well researched and handy.

4 out of 5 stars Used for traveling through Kenya during October 2006.......2006-11-03

Though we originally planned to travel through the entire East African region, we ended up travelling in Kenya only. Although Lonely Planet have a more detailed book for Kenya alone, we found this book informative enough to provide us with all the necessary information. Schedules and prices were pretty up to date except for park fees that have been recently updated in Kenya.

It was easy to find the needed information and having a separate section for Safaris was certainly helpful.

The mountaineering sections were a bit short (they have a special book for that), and more detailed information could have been helpful, especially in mount Kenya.

Other than that, it's probably the best option at the moment if you travel through the region, as this edition has been issued last June.
Tanzania (Lonely Planet Tanzania)
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
  • Lonely Planet vs. Rough Guide
  • This was a great guide!!!
  • Great guide book
  • Best there is!
  • Very complete and helpful guide
Tanzania (Lonely Planet Tanzania)
Mary Fitzpatrick
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ASIN: 1740595181

Book Description

Herds of antelope on the Serengeti, dhows on the Zanzibar coast, red-robed Maasai warriors, brilliant coral in sparkling seas - Lonely Planet shows you the best that Tanzania has to offer. Whether you want to watch wildlife, laze on the beach or ramble through Swahili ruins this guidebook is your indispensable companion.

• CHILL WITH A CHEETAH - 16-page full-color wildlife guide enables you to distinguish your warthog from your wildebeest

• SAFARI WITH A CAMPARI - tips on foot, car, balloon and boat safaris to suit every budget, from basic camp sites to luxury lodges

• CATCH SOME RAYS - get the lowdown on the best beaches, secluded coves and islands on Tanzania's long and pristine coast

• CLIMB KILIMANJARO - we tell you the who, why, how and when of scaling Africa's mightiest mountain

• GO YOUR OWN WAY - easy-to-use maps and transport information help you get from Arusha to Zanzibar and back again

Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet vs. Rough Guide.......2007-06-29

I was traveling with friends in Tanzania. I had the Lonely Planet and one of my friends had the Rough Guide. Lonely Planet is a good book but when it came down to the book that we REALLY found indespensible and would stay up at night reading -- the Rough Guide Tanzania won. Lonely planet is good, yes, but Rough Guide contained much more cultural information. It depends on what you are looking for. We are students and we were working in Tanzania. Rough Guide was better for the daily living and budget stuff. If you're just a tourist, Lonely Planet is perfectly acceptable.The Rough Guide to Tanzania, Edition Two (Rough Guide Travel Guides)

5 out of 5 stars This was a great guide!!!.......2007-04-03

I just returned from Tanzania and this book provided all the information I needed on the different safaris, Masai tribe, Zanzibar/Stone Town, places to eat, etc. It was a great guide!

5 out of 5 stars Great guide book.......2007-03-10

Lonely planet tops the genre. Really only good for if you are going or you want to understand what a friend or family member is likely to encounter there.

4 out of 5 stars Best there is!.......2007-01-25

Since I'm an independent traveler, I always purchase a few tour guides when in the planning process of my next trip around the world and Lonely Planet's guides have never let me down. I've purchased Lonely Planet's tour guides for Mexico, Costa Rica, Belize, Peru, Ecuador and Tanzania and have yet to be disappointed with any of them. They are easy to read, straight forward and give "off the beaten track" things to do, where to stay and eat. I have only 1 complaint and this is that I feel some guides may need to be updated more often so the information is current. The Tanzania guide book gave me some excellent information and ideas that turned our trip to East Africa into a fantastic experience.

5 out of 5 stars Very complete and helpful guide.......2006-03-17

Whether you plan on doing a safari, or relaxing in the beaches of Zanzibar, or visiting the less traveled regions of Tanzania, this book provides all the useful information that you need to plan your trip or to have a more complete experience once you are there, whether you are planning to travel with a limited budget or not. The book covers Tanzania's wildlife attractions, historical sites, seldom visited places, culture, political history, food, health, maps, local traditions, etc. I didn't find any flaw worth mentioning with the book. So if you plan on going to Tanzania or are just thinking about it, this book will convince you that it is a place worth visiting, with more possibilities than you can imagine.
Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Great travel guide
  • Didn't receive it
Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland
Mary Fitzpatrick , and Kate Armstrong
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1740599705

Book Description

South Africa is the most popular kid on the block in Africa and it's easy to see why. The southern end of Africa teems with adventure: hike, bike and fly amid craggy peaks and open plains, catch a tantalising glimpse of streakily painted zebras in the savanna, encounter the vibrant cultures of San, Khoikhoi, Zulu and Xhosa. And when you're ready for the high life, tour the vineyards or live it up in cities bursting with food, wine and culture.

TICKLE YOUR TASTEBUDS - take our insider tips for the best restaurants, wineries, cafés and bars

UNRAVEL THE PAST - in-depth coverage of the region's eventful history

GET ACTIVE - handpicked listings so you know where to surf, dive, horse ride, sail, bike, hike and fly

BE THE EXPERT - know your impala from your steenbok with our wildlife special section

TRAVEL SAFELY - we keep you worded up on the scams, health issues and no-go areas

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Great travel guide.......2007-10-07

I bought this exact lonely planet guide for a friend a year ago and now I need it myself, it's great! It's very practical, it allows you to be prepared, it's easy to read and it makes travel so much easier. (I'm hooked; each time I travel I get the lonely planet guide for where I'm travelling to first).

1 out of 5 stars Didn't receive it.......2007-02-12

This was sent via USPS and I never received it! I urgently needed it. I would've thought that Amazon would've used a shipping company that requires a signature at least!
Lonely Planet West Africa
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Decent info, but presented awkwardly.
  • From a returned Peace Corps Volunteer
  • SMEARED BY DEROGATORY PHRASES
  • Good for a shoestring traveller, one-sided at times
  • Best written Lonely Planet I've read
Lonely Planet West Africa
Anthony Ham , and James Bainbridge
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ASIN: 1740597710

Book Description

Salt caravans in the Sahara, imposing forts on the Ghanaian coast, urban buzz in Lagos, the steamy lushness of Casamance- West Africa's attractions are as diverse as they are intriguing. Whether you want to set out for Timbuktu, laze on a sandy beach or overland it from desert to jungle, Lonely Planet shows you the what, where and how.

MOVE TO THE GROOVE- our expert music chapter tell who's who, where it's happening and what's hot

BE INSPIRED- highlights, itineraries and planning sections help you plot your path

GET THE BACKGROUND with in-depth discussion of West Africa's history, manifold cultures and distinctive arts and crafts

TALK THE TALK- our language chapter will have you greeting locals in 25 regional languages

GO YOUR OWN WAY with detailed transport information and 150 user-friendly maps

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars Decent info, but presented awkwardly........2005-12-31

This is an adequate guide, but was disappointing in a few areas. Firstly, it is not geared to someone making a comprehensive West Africa trip but rather reads like a collection of individual country guides. It's OK if you are going to just fly in a hang out in a single country, but planning cross border itineraries is a chore. There could be better integration for the area.

Secondly, using the maps and references to them is a bit taxing. Place names that would likely be obsure to the reader are presented in the text without specifying country or area; the only way to figure out where or how is to scan maps randomly for some idea of specifically where they are talking about. Place names are often referred to with different spellings, or more colloquially, in the text than on the maps, making finding them once again a tiring guessing game. There is a lack of consistency. Beyond that, the maps are small and lacking in detail. In other words, you can sort it all out, but this guide makes you work harder than you should have to. You get the feeling that it needed to be proofed once more.

I agree with the accusations of ethnocentrism mentioned previously, but I've grown used to it in LP guides, and in a way appreciate seeing the author's predjudices up front.

Use this guide and you'll have a fine trip, I think, but you'll spend too many hours wrestling logistic details from the text when you could be perusing the fun stuff.

I use LP, Rough Guide, and Moon guides alternately when I travel. Actually, I usually buy all three, study them all before departure, and take the one I think is most useful. I have not found any one brand to be consistently better or worse, it varies by area and author. In this case I think the Rough Guide is much better. It very neatly addresses all my reservations above, and with a better layout.

5 out of 5 stars From a returned Peace Corps Volunteer.......2003-11-10

This book is practically the bible for W. Africa travel. I lived and worked in W. Africa for 3 years (2 years as a Peace Corps volunteer) and I never went anywhere without consulting LP. The information is as accurate as anything out there. It offers you suggested itineraries and "off the beaten path" suggestions as well as the traditionally touristy destinations. Many parts are less objective than other parts and the writers tend to harp on corruption. But W. Africa is a pretty corrupt place in general. If you don't like the editorial sections, skip 'em, the info you need is still there.

1 out of 5 stars SMEARED BY DEROGATORY PHRASES.......2003-05-11

Indeed, this book ("Lonely Planet West Africa") did a good job in outlining many of the popular tourist attractions that are located in this Sub-Saharan region of Africa. I also appreciated its details on several tourists' trails, accomodations, means of transportation, and so on. However, I was very disappointed to note that (just like the "Lonely Planet Africa on a Shoestring") this book is full of discouraging comments. Some of the phrases Lonely Planet used in this book are quite offensive.
For sure, most foreigners who travel to (West) African countries are not expecting to see a paradise, but that does not mean that there is no better way of presenting real and imaginary negative thoughts. This book is smeared by terms and phrases, which I consider derogatory to both (West) Africa and (West) Africans. As a result of this, I will never recommend it to anyone until there is a change of heart by Lonely Planet in subsequent editions.

4 out of 5 stars Good for a shoestring traveller, one-sided at times.......2002-03-19

I once said I would never buy a Lonely Planet guide again, so disappointed I was with their Iceland and Greenland book which was poorly researched, inaccurate and full of rabid anti-American rhetoric.

For my trip to Ghana, it was, however, a choice of only three books available: a semiprofessional Bradt's Ghana (not a guidebook really, more an amateurish newsletter), supremely boring Rough Guide or Lonely Planet. I bought them all in the name of research.

I would say Lonely Planet is best of them all, although certain chapters preaching about evil ways of Western capitalism still reek of Lonely Planet's self-appointed role of bettering the world. Quite annoying, really, and in many cases hypocritical, coming from a lean-and-mean profit-making publishing house.

Most facts about travel, eating, accommodation, etc are accurate and well-researched, although as usual information to someone with a bit bigger budget is very fragmented.

They could give more information about useful websites for both ticket booking and accommodation.

Overall, if you are only buying one book for West Africa, this is the one. If you can get two - buy the Rough Guide as well: it may be boring and cultural information reads as if it was written by your local tax office, but you will get many additional addresses and phone numbers.

5 out of 5 stars Best written Lonely Planet I've read.......2002-01-20

I really enjoyed this book. I feel it is the best written LP I've ever read (and I've read and traveled with many LP titles). I used the Sénégal section and found the hotel listings current and the maps very accurate. I really liked the special boxes with additional information on dangers, scams, and personal safety. I personally witnessed many things that I had read about in this book, making me ready for would be scam artists. One guy approached me and said "Remember me from the hotel lobby?" I had to keep myself from laughing. I replied back "I think so, which hotel?" and he didn't know what to say. With LP West Africa you will be well prepared to travel in one of the hardest places to travel in the world.

NOTE: The book is 4 years old and the region is even more unsafe now then it was 4 years ago. Be careful when traveling there.
Swahili: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Good resource
  • Swahili: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
  • Very well built up - simple to use!
  • Great comprehensive resource
  • Great book to have!
Swahili: Lonely Planet Phrasebook
Martin Benjamin , and Lonely Planet Phrasebooks
Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
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ASIN: 1864502827

Book Description

HABARI! The ever-present greeting you'll remember long after your trip. But travel in East Africa is so full of encounters, being able to interact in Swahili will turn your trip into the travel experience you're hoping for. Whether you're sailing on a dhow off Zanzibar, scaling the heights of Kilimanjaro or having a quiet drink with your host in Nairobi, this book will help you communicate the way you want to.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Good resource.......2007-07-16

We used this book before and during our volunteer trip to Kenya.
It's a great resource, helps a lot, has all the basic things you wanna know (actually much more than you're going to need for a short trip), as well as slangs and even a few surprises (what to say in very specific situations, like when you're drunk or having sex (I'm guessing if they put this on the book, it must be because people asked for it)).
There are a few phrases they recommend I found out nobody uses anymore, and a few others that are used by people in the coast, but not by people in Nairobi area or other parts of the country, for example.
But still, I recommend it.
It's very small, fits in your pocket.
But there's so much information you really need to do your homework, study it before your trip, and mark the pages that interest you.

5 out of 5 stars Swahili: Lonely Planet Phrasebook.......2007-06-18

For a compact book on Swahili this is the best I've seen. The contents of this little gem were easily divided into useful and practical sections, covering a broader use of the language than I've come across in other similar type books. Each section was uniquely and clearly identifiable allowing faster access to put your fingertips on the words or phrases you need. This book also succeeds in helping the reader obtain a basic yet concrete understanding of the Swahili language where other similar books have attempted but failed.

5 out of 5 stars Very well built up - simple to use!.......2007-03-21

This course to teach yourself Swahili is easy for anybody - all you need is to take time and study.

5 out of 5 stars Great comprehensive resource.......2007-03-19

This small hand-sized book is an excellent resource. Sections are seperated by practical categories (like food, social, and practical). Very easy to read, and really has everything you would need to get around.

5 out of 5 stars Great book to have! .......2007-01-01

I had this guide when I went to Kenya, and I highly recommend it! It was very useful when I got very ill and needed to explain to a Swahili speaking doctor what was wrong with me. I also used it when I'd go to the Masai Markets and I always got a much better deal when I'd barter in Swahili. The Kenyans can speak English, but they appreciate it when you try to speak to them in Swahili.

I loved this guide so much I am buying copies for the members of my family who will be joining me for a holiday in Kenya this coming year.

It's an absolute must for any traveler!
Lonely Planet Botswana & Namibia (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
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    Lonely Planet Botswana & Namibia (Lonely Planet Travel Guides)
    Paula Hardy , and Matthew Firestone
    Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 1741047609

    Book Description

    Make peace with your creator and jump out of a plane over the dune fields at Swakopmund p319. Brace yourself against the wind and fog on the Skeleton Coast p305. Reconnect with your food by diving finger first into a steaming-hot plate of stew and pap p81. Get a face-first view of the Namib Desert as you slide down a dune on a greased-up masonite board p319. Scope some serious bling at Jwaneng, which produces 10 million carats of diamonds annually p86. Two dedicated authors, 146 days of in-country research, 84 maps, 41 Windhoek Lagers Victoria Falls special chapter, colour wildlife section. Incorporating 412 traveller tips and suggestions.
    Lonely Planet Ethiopia & Eritrea (Lonely Planet Ethiopia and Eritrea)
    Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
    • Well worth it!
    • Lonely Planet Ethiopia and Eritrea
    • most disappointing LP so far
    • Excellent on Eritrea as well as Ethiopia
    • A fascinating country
    Lonely Planet Ethiopia & Eritrea (Lonely Planet Ethiopia and Eritrea)
    Matt Phillips
    Manufacturer: Lonely Planet Publications
    ProductGroup: Book
    Binding: Paperback

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    ASIN: 1741044367

    Book Description

    Awe-inspiring, beautiful and sometimes heartbreaking, Ethiopia and Eritrea are not like anywhere you've been before. A realm of rock-hewn churches, buzzing bazaars and untouched wilderness, the Horn of Africa is truly unique. See the mist rising off the mountains, hear the gurgle of children's laughter in the narrow streets of Harar, or catch a glimpse of a wolf prowling under the thorn trees.

    THE BEST COVERAGE- the only guidebook to comprehensively cover Ethiopia and Eritrea and explain how to cross between them via Djibouti

    READ UP- all the details you need to travel the Historical Circuit, including ancient cities in northern Ethiopia

    BRING OUT THE ADVENTURER- climb a rope, use toeholds or walk a ledge to reach churches and hill-top monasteries

    EAT AND DRINK- know your injera from your kitfo, and why the third cup of coffee is the most important

    TRAVEL SAFELY- we keep you worded up on the scams, health issues and no-go areas

    Customer Reviews:

    5 out of 5 stars Well worth it!.......2007-05-09

    This book was well worth the money and a must if you travel to the ET region!

    5 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet Ethiopia and Eritrea.......2007-01-13

    I travelled hree weeks in Ethiopia from 27.12.2006-12.1.2007 time. I visited Addis Ababa, Wollea, Debre Zeit, Dire Dawa, Lake Langano, Awasa and Harar. I used this book as a base for my travel plan and it never failed me. I read the book allways forehand at night before we entered a next place. It saved my son for a trouble becaus of framed Addis Abeba hustler information. He went to one of those ethnic conert the book was warning about and everything hapened exactly as told in the guide book. I got him out of that concert immediately and he saved 1000 bir.

    Hotel information was very accurate, except the prices had come up 10 %.

    Now I am back in Finland and I am very thankful for the writers. The arranged me a safe trip to one of the worlds poorest and most dangerous countries.

    rgards

    heikki turunen

    2 out of 5 stars most disappointing LP so far.......2006-11-23

    travelled through Ethiopia with this guidebook and was very disappointed. The accomodation references are poor (better ask a cab driver), so are the historical descriptions. Also (but this is an LP thing) it's good for people who like to be told by the authors what you are supposed to see, if you like other things you have to ignore the author's comments at all costs.

    5 out of 5 stars Excellent on Eritrea as well as Ethiopia.......2005-11-26

    "Smallchief" mentioned that he had used this book in only in Ethiopia; I can attest that the Eritrea section is excellent as well. The walking tours of Asmara are a particularly useful and enjoyable introduction to a beautiful and eminently walkable city. Some of the information is out of date - a number of the establishments mentioned in the book are now closed, presumably due to the Eritrean economy's difficult straights. Let's hope that Ethiopia and Eritrea can overcome their joint and singular difficulties.

    5 out of 5 stars A fascinating country.......2004-12-30

    I have used the Lonely Planet Guide for two visits to Ethiopia. I haven't been to Eritrea so I can't comment on the guide for that country.

    The Lonely Planet series, in general, is short on describing luxury accomodations, dining, and chichi places and long on local history, customs, and out of the way places. Described in the guide, for example, are the dubious pleasures of chewing "chat," the lovely Ethiopian coffee ceremony, and the possibilities for trekking in several Ethiopian national parks.

    Ethiopia is one of most contradictory and complex countries in the world. It it one of the oldest Christian countries, claims to house the Ark of the Covenant (remember "Raiders of the Lost Ark") in a church in Aksum, boasts "Lucy" the bones of one of the oldest ancestors of human beings, and has some of Africa's most spectacular scenery, the Blue Nile falls for example. Ethiopians have a strong, confident ancient culture and perhaps the most distinctive cuisine in the world. Steak tartare fans will like kifto. Cold beer and hot pasta (reflecting the brief Italian colonization of Ethiopia) can be found most places for less adventurous eaters.

    One tip from me that may not be in the guide. Ethiopians for some reason are reluctant to accept 1996 US $100 bills and any bill that is torn or worn.

    Ethiopia is a country well worth visiting. This guidebook will tell you all you need to know.

    Smallchief

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