First edition published March 2010; cover design by ScarlettDesign; layout and design by Barbara Mueller; Printing by MegaDigital, Cape Town.

About the Book:

Most safari guide books focus solely on animals. The Savanna Safari Guide is different in that in addition to wildlife safari information, it also covers the current political and security situation, and different cultures in each of the destinations countries. (South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Tanzania and Kenya.) As a special for South Africa, the book provides an overview of the 9 cities (Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Bloemfontein, Port Elizabeth, Nelspruit, Polokwane, Rustenburg and Pretoria) that will host matches for the FIFA 2010 World Cup.

The Savanna Safari Guide is a vital resource for anyone planning to visit South Africa and neighboring countries in 2010, and in particular for soccer fans visiting South Africa for the World Cup. If you want to get to know the people, the hosting cities and sight seeing options available for you to visit in between matches, this is the book for you.

About the Author:

I grew up and I started my career as a business consultant to small and medium sized businesses including safari lodges and tour operators in Zimbabwe before moving to the United States. I was inspired by community eco-tourism projects developed under the CAMPFIRE (Communal Areas Management Programme for Indigenous Resources) program. The program encouraged responsible tourism by rewarding community efforts in natural resource conservation. I like going on safaris and each time I have gone, there is always something new to discover and enjoy.

My inspiration to write the book

There are two main reasons I decided to write a book about African Safaris

1. While in Business Graduate School in the USA a few years ago, I met and made friends with students from different parts of the world. A number of them were curious about visiting Africa and going on an African safari some day but had very limited knowledge about Africa at best and sometimes outright misconceptions about what they would experience if they visited Africa. I decided to write a book that would help people like my friends, people who are curious but are not sure about how it would be like to go on an African safari.

2. I believe in sustainable development, that we should enjoy our natural resources and preserve them for future generations. Going on an African safari you will see how eco-tourism as a sustainable development model is transforming whole communities in Africa, by deriving benefit from the resources, yet preserving them for future generations, as it has been for thousands of years.
I hope this book will not only inspire you to go out and discover Africa, but that you will find the insights in the book helpful as you plan your safari, and also help you stay safe while on a safari.

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