Touring South Africa’s National Parks
By Michael Brett
Published by Struik Travel and Heritage; Paperback: 64 pages.

To say that South Africa is ‘unique’ is an absolute understatement. We have the worlds’ oldest human fossils, we enjoy (and, yes, sometimes we struggle) with the most colourful of cultural melting pots - and we have a history that makes many others pale.

But if you ask me, the country’s greatest gems lie in its pristine national parks - the first of which was constituted in 1926.

This extraordinary guidebook leads you through our 19 national parks - history, climate, vegetation, wildlife, and attractions - and provides all the basic information you need to ensure smooth sailing during your next visit.

And it’s a very tasty menu, too - go through it, and you’ll ache to visit every one of these phenomenal sanctuaries.

This one’s a must. I certainly can’t imagine that any comprehensive travel library would be anywhere near complete without it. - Liesa Belling

Buy it here.