Lions are the stuff of legends. Revered and feared in equal measure, both majestic and terrifying, they once reigned supreme over an extensive domain.
Southern Africa is home to a diverse reptile fauna of more than 600 species. Of these, nearly 70% are endemic to the region, being found nowhere else.
East Africa is a premier wildlife destination, well known for its mass migrations of herds and fearsome predators. But as iconic are the trees that grow there: among them mangroves, cycads, palms, marulas, acacias, sausage trees, fever trees, toothbrush trees and giant bamboos.
A field guide to birds of Southern Africa that illustrates and describes the birds recorded from the southern seas as well as those of South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Botswana, Swaziland, Lesotho and Mozambique.
A compact guide featuring nearly 400 wild fowers of Kenya and northern Tanzania, grouped for ease of use according to colour. The book includes the most widespread and commonly encountered species as well as some unusual fowers found in more remote areas.
Zambia and Malawi are home to 240 known snake, lizard, terrapin, tortoise and crocodile species; of these 13 snakes and lizards are endemic to the region.
The first guide ever to document and explore the diverse parks and reserves of Africa's middle belt. It covers Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi.
The Cape Town book presents a fresh picture of the Mother City, one that brings together all its stories.
A photographic field guide to the birds of southern Africa. It presents more than 2500 images showing a wide selection... Læs mere
Covers some 120 mammals, from the smallest (bats, sengis and shrews) to the largest, such as elephant, lion and rhinoceros, as well as marine species, such as... Læs mere
This fully updated edition of Field Guide to Wild Flowers of South Africa covers more than 1,100 species of ora, focusing on the most common, conspicuous... Læs mere
The East African Cookbook boasts a selection of recipes that reflects a cuisine that is modern and yet rooted in the traditional methods and tastes of East Africa. Author Shereen... Læs mere