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An African safari is arguably one of the most alluring and easily understood dreams of our time. Just the thought of an African safari evokes thoughts of adventure, a journey through nature's greatest spectacle, a glimpse of the earth before man. African Safari is an exploration of all that the word safari encompasses, from journeys on horseback and dugout canoes, the quiet drifting of a balloon and the tension of waiting on foot to the smell of dung, soil and the rain. African Safari is an intimate odyssey through the great wilderness of Africa and an eye on its wild denizens, spiced with the echoes of a romantic history. African Safari is divided into eight chapters: South Africa (Kruger & the Kgalagadi)Namibia (Etosha, Damaraland and Kaokaland)Botswana (Okavango, Chobe, and Linyanti)Zimbabwe (Mana Pools and the Zambezi) Zambia (North and South Luangwa)Tanzania (Ngorongoro and the Serengeti)Kenya (Masai Mara, Amboseli, and Tsavo) Rwanda & Uganda (Parc des Volcans and Mgahinga). Geen bibliotheekbeschrijvingen gevonden. |
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Google Books — Bezig met laden... GenresDewey Decimale Classificatie (DDC)916.0433History and Geography Geography and Travel Geography of and travel in AfricaWaarderingGemiddelde:
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For tourists paying in pounds or dollars this 300 page glossy book of ‘stunning’ photographs of wild life and nature reserves is a cheap and beautiful souvenir of their African safari.
But what makes the book special enough to entice cash strapped South Africans to part with their hard-earned money? Well, for a start, the pictures really are excellent.
Yes, there are the obligatory images of animals – hundreds of them – but so much more in addition: landscapes, trees, skies, lakes, and people too. The rangers and vets who form the backbones of the great game reserves, tour guides, indigenous tribes, plus a decidedly erotic study of a languorous tourist bearing her breast as she lazes in a luxury suite, admiring the view.
But great photographs are more or less a given considering the target market: the elements which might attract South Africans are the wonderful graphics, excellent design, and surprisingly literate, personal and interesting text.
My only real complaint: why is there no index? This lack immediately compromises the value of what would otherwise be an excellent book.
The Camp and Lodge Directory at the back contains telephone numbers, physical and e-mail addresses and websites for easy reference: African Safari is not an essential buy but will be a definite asset to any local travel library. ( )