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Author: Mark Owens, Delia Owens Type: Biography Published: 1985 Format: PAPER Pages: 352 Cost: $14.75 See Book Details
The story of a family thrown out of Botswana for its stance on conservation. While their approach to conservation is controversial, there’s no doubt that the Owens are dedicated to the wildlife of Southern Africa — and are very good writers.”
Author: Robyn Scott Type: Biography Published: 2009 Format: PAPER Pages: 464 Cost: $9.89 See Book Details
Haphazardly schooled by her free-spirited mother and left to roam the bush, Scott writes with warmth and candor of her unconventional upbringing in Botswana, commenting on her Grandpa Ivor (personal pilot to the first president of Botswana), physician father’s work, unfortunate pets, siblings and adventures.”
Author: Martin B. Withers Type: Field Guide Published: 2002 Format: PAPER Pages: 256 Cost $19.95 See Book Details
This take-along guide to 475 common species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers of East Africa features full-color photographs with detailed descriptions on facing pages.
Author: Richard Estes Type: Field Guide Published: 1999 Format: PAPER Pages: 459 Cost $30.00 See Book Details
An invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa’s mammals by a noted scientist, this perennial bestseller includes black-and-white drawings, an overview of each animal group and in-depth information. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind.
Author: Gerald Hinde (Photographer) Type: Natural History Published: 2009 Format: PAPER Pages: 143 Cost $20 See Book Details
Award-winning wildlife photographer Gerald Hinde’s stunning photographs celebrate Africa’s lions, elephants, leopards, rhinos and buffalos. Brief but informative text introduces each animal but the photographs (rightly) are the main focus. Size: 8 x 8 inches.
Author: James Kavanaugh Type: Field Guide Published: 1999 Format: PLASTIC CARD Pages: 0 Cost $7.95 See Book Details
A laminated foldout guide illustrating almost 150 species of African animals, designed for quick reference in the field.
Author: Peter Hancock Type: Field Guide Published: 2015 Format: PAPER Pages: 400 Cost: $29.95 See Book Details
This companion to Botswana’s diverse birdlife presents every species recorded to date, with more than 1,200 color illustrations, detailed species accounts, seasonality and breeding bars and distribution maps.”
Author: Ian Sinclair, Phil Hockey, Warwick Tarboton Type: Field Guide Published: 2011 Format: PAPER Pages: 447 Cost: $35.00 See Book Details
This compact, comprehensive field guide features 200 dazzling color plates covering 950 species of birds from South Africa to southern Mozambique. Fourth Edition.”
Author: Jonathan Kingdon Type: Field Guide Published: 2004 Format: PAPER Pages: 272 Cost $29.95 See Book Details
A conveniently compact edition of Kingdon’s celebrated guide that includes information on distribution, ecology and conservation status, with 480 outstanding color illustrations and maps.
Author: Kenneth Newman Type: Field Guide Published: 2010 Format: PAPER Pages: 538 Cost: $26.00 See Book Details
The eighth edition of the classic field guide, our favorite for Southern Africa, with hundreds of large color plates and revised information on habitats and distribution. Maps, text and illustrations are grouped together for easy reference. This is the book to carry anywhere south of the Zambezi.”
Author: Mike Unwin Type: Field Guide Published: 2011 Format: PAPER Pages: 234 Cost: $26.99 See Book Details
A popular photographic guide to the mammals, birds, reptiles and habitats south of the Zambezi. With 300 color photographs and illuminating text.”
Author: Jonathan Kingdon Type: Field Guide Published: 2015 Format: PAPER Pages: 544 Cost: $49.50 See Book Details
This stunningly illustrated, comprehensive field guide by a leading authority includes over 500 of Kingdon’s exquisite color paintings. Fully revised and updated with more than 1,100 species.”
Author: “Vincent Carruthers (Editor), Kenneth Newman (Illustrator)” Type: Field Guide Published: 2017 Format: PAPER Pages: 320 Cost: $23.00 See Book Details
With 1,200 color illustrations by a range of experts, this compact field guide includes all the birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, fish and plants that a traveler is likely to encounter in southern Africa.
Author: Eugene Moll Type: Field Guide Published: 2014 Format: PAPER Pages: 400 Cost: $29.95 See Book Details
A complete guide to the wildflowers of the region, including 332 of the most commonly encountered species. The flowers are arranged by predominant color and their pictures are accompanied by descriptions, Setswana common names and the plants’ traditional uses.”
Author: Duncan Butchart Type: Field Guide Published: 2017 Format: PAPER Pages: 144 Cost: $11.95 See Book Details
An easy-to-use, all-in-one field reference to the Okavango and surrounding sanctuaries: Moremi, Chobe, Mudumo and Caprivi Strip. It fully describes over 300 common species and combines useful information on geology, climate and habitat with plenty of color photographs.”
Author: Michael Main Type: Guidebook Published: 2007 Format: PAPER Pages: 168 Cost: $11.99 See Book Details
A concise, well-illustrated and practical guide to local customs, etiquette and culture.”
Author: James Suzman Type: History Published: 2017 Format: HARD COVER Pages: 288 Cost: $29.00 See Book Details
Suzman takes readers into the world of the San people of southern Africa, the longest-enduring civilization in human history that is well known for living privately, having few needs and living in harmony with the environment.”
Author: John Reader Type: History Published: 1999 Format: PAPER Pages: 816 Cost $21.00 See Book Details
With the ease of a practiced journalist, Reader weaves a masterful and lively tale of the continent, from ancient cultures to modern times. Both authoritative and informal, this is a splendid introduction to all of Africa.
Author: Thomas Pakenham Type: History Published: 1992 Format: PAPER Pages: 738 Cost: $23.99 See Book Details
Absorbing and meticulously researched, this in-depth history of the Victorian land grab in 19th-century Africa includes excellent portraits of the egomaniacal personalities who overran the continent.”
Author: Norman Rush Type: Literature Published: 1992 Format: PAPER Pages: 480 Cost: $16.95 See Book Details
This comic novel evokes daily life in Botswana and skewers the notion of well-intentioned academics at large in the developing world. The description of a trek from Gaborone to the Kalahari is terrific. Winner of the National Book Award.
Author: Alexander McCall Smith Type: Literature Published: 2011 Format: PAPER Pages: 211 Cost: $15.95 See Book Details
Infinitely patient Precious Ramotswe and her prickly secretary (make that assistant detective!) Grace Makutsi, head to the Okavango Delta where there have been several unexplained and troubling events including the demise of one of the guests.”
Author: Reise Know How Type: Reference Published: 2014 Format: MAP Pages: 1 Cost: $14.95 See Details
A detailed map of Botswana at a scale of 1:1,000,000. Unfolded size: 27 x 39 inches.”
Author: National Geographic Society Type: Reference Published: 2012 Format: MAP Pages: 1 Cost: $11.95 See Details
Waterproof and tear-resistant, this double-sided travel shows parks, preserves, roads and towns at a scale of 1:1,100,000.”
Author: The Africa Adventure Company Type: Reference Published: 2015 Format: MAP Pages: 1 Cost: $11.95 See Details
This large-scale, colorful map covers the top safari countries and important wildlife reserves of East and Southern Africa. With enlargements of key regions like Northern Tanzania, Southern Kenya and Northern Botswana to Victoria Falls, the map includes information on planning your safari and climate graphs.”
Author: Peter Allison Type: Travel Narrative Published: 2013 Format: PAPER Pages: 272 Cost: $18.95 See Book Details
Allison spins captivating tales of wildlife, camps and the life of a safari guide into a hilarious, slyly informative introduction to Botswana.”
Author: Beverly Joubert Type: Travel Narrative Published: 2007 Format: HARD COVER Pages: 176 Cost: $19.98 See Book Details
Beautifully filmed at Duba Plains in HD, this National Geographic documentary captures the drama, power and beauty of the lions and water buffaloes of the Okavango. 90 minutes.”
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