Best African Safari Guide Books

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About this guide

Safari guidebooks are most useful when their geographic coverage matches your route. These current Bradt titles combine destination planning with wildlife and practical travel information.

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Bradt Botswana Safari Guidebook

Detailed Botswana safari guide covering the Okavango, Chobe and Kalahari.

  • Botswana
  • 6th edition
  • Destination focus
  • Botswana only

Bradt Tanzania Safari Guidebook

Tanzania guide with parks, coast and Zanzibar coverage.

  • Tanzania
  • 9th edition
  • Wide country coverage
  • Large volume

Bradt Northern Tanzania Safari Guidebook

Focused northern Tanzania and Zanzibar guide.

  • Northern Tanzania
  • 5th edition
  • Safari focus
  • Not all Tanzania

Bradt Zambia Safari Guidebook

Guide to Zambia's safari regions.

  • Zambia
  • 7th edition
  • Dedicated safari guide
  • Zambia only
Bradt East African Wildlife Guidebook

Bradt East African Wildlife Guidebook

Wildlife guide for Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda.

  • East Africa
  • 3rd edition
  • Wildlife focus
  • Needs destination guide
Bradt Southern African Wildlife Guidebook

Bradt Southern African Wildlife Guidebook

Wildlife companion for southern Africa.

  • Southern Africa
  • Regional wildlife coverage
  • Not an itinerary guide
Bradt Namibia Guidebook

Bradt Namibia Guidebook

Namibia travel guide with safari-relevant planning.

  • Namibia
  • Country coverage
  • Namibia only
Bradt Uganda Guidebook

Bradt Uganda Guidebook

Uganda guide for wildlife and travel planning.

  • Uganda
  • Country coverage
  • Uganda only

Bradt Zimbabwe Guidebook

Zimbabwe guide for safari and cultural travel.

  • Zimbabwe
  • 5th edition
  • Detailed standalone guide
  • Zimbabwe only
Bradt Africa Overland Guidebook

Bradt Africa Overland Guidebook

Broader Africa planning reference for overland routes.

  • Africa
  • Multi-country scope
  • Less safari-specific
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Bradt Botswana Safari GuidebookBradt Tanzania Safari GuidebookBradt Northern Tanzania Safari Guidebook
Price£15–£25£15–£25£15–£25
Key features
  • Botswana
  • 6th edition
  • Tanzania
  • 9th edition
  • Northern Tanzania
  • 5th edition
Pros
  • Destination focus
  • Wide country coverage
  • Safari focus
Cons
  • Botswana only
  • Large volume
  • Not all Tanzania

Buying tips

  • Pair a country guide with a wildlife guide.
  • Use current park and visa information before booking.

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