Africa

Plan the African adventure of a lifetime with Lonely Planet's best-selling guide to East Africa; expanded coverage, from the foothills of Kilimanjaro to the volcanoes of eastern Congo; the best and most unusual places to stay from Zanzibar beach resorts to luxury tented safaris; insightful coverage ... More

Tahir Shah's The Caliph's House,"" describing his first year in Casablanca, was hailed by critics and compared to such travel classics as "A Year in Provence" and "Under the Tuscan Sun," Now Shah takes us deeper into the heart of this exotic and magical land to uncover mysteries that have been hidde... More

The dramatic story of the discovery of the most important archaeological find since the opening of Tutankhamen's tomb. On a quest for the ark, archaeologist Hancock journeyed to a remote corner of Ethiopia, where he located the sacred ark in a small church. Photos.The fact of the Lost Ark of the Cov... More

The only guidebook to cover the whole of Africas 49 countries, this latest edition includes more than 200 up-to-date maps. Specialized chapters, written by experts, cover development in Africa, safaris and wildlife, music, and more.Discover Africa Watch the sun set over the Niger at Mopti, where Mal... More

Idyllic beaches, rain forests and parched deserts, lemurs and chameleons, the woodcarvers of Zafimaniry villages, the relaxed tropical ambiance of Anjouan, the bustling flower market of Antananarivo, pirogues cruising the Tsiribihina River--Madagascar and the Comoros boast attractions as diverse as ... More

With a dedicated arts and architecture chapter, this guide has user-friendly maps and opinionated reviews, as well as ramped up adventures and activities information.Discover Tunisia Squint in awe at the glinting-gold El-Jem Colosseum and imagine the bloodthirsty roar as Roman gladiators entertain t... More

This comprehensive guide to Cape Town includes expanded coverage of Table Mountain National Park, clever walking tours capturing the historic and architectural highlights, and a special section on exploring the region's famous wineries.At the southern tip of Africa, this city is an enticing taste of... More

Discover Mauritius, Reunion & Seychelles Glide alongside sea turtles through the coral canyons and giant arches of Mauritius' underwater world.Rocket through forest and sugarcane fields mountain biking the head-spinning slopes of Reunion's Le Maido.Dine beachside on Praslin's most succulent seafood ... More

"Jambo " Welcome to Kenya, home of lion prides, nomadic tribes and city-smart nightclubbers, realm of equatorial glaciers, ochre-red deserts and tranquil Indian Ocean coves. Whether you want to watch wildlife, set out into the great unknown or chill on a beach, Lonely Planet helps you plan the Afric... More

Discover the Canary Islands Go barefoot on the vast dunes of Gran Canaria's MaspalomasHike amid the waterfalls and lush laurels of Los Tiles bioreserve on La PalmaEavesdrop on Gomeros as they gossip in Silbo, the ancient whistling languageHear world-class classics at Calatrava's stunning Auditorio d... More

One of the very few guides to cover not only South Africa, but also Swaziland, Namibia, Zimbabwe, and Mozambique, this resource includes listings handpicked by expert and resident authors. 160 maps.Discover Southern Africa Climb atop a scorching sand dune in Sossusvlei, Namibia, and listen to the ov... More

Connect with the exotic sights and ancient streets of Marrakesh. A pull-out map makes navigation easy, while chapters for each neighborhood highlight the best sights, shops, eating, drinking, and entertainment.What Will Your Marrakesh Encounter Be? ...taking in the daily spectacle from ringside seat... More

The city of the endless mosque is known for its enclosed medieval Medina (old town), its colorful bazaars, and its rich Moroccan traditions. To help readers get the most out of this handbook, Maxwell provides a chapter for each neighborhood highlighting the best sights, shops, eating, drinking, and ... More

‘An astonishing and profoundly exciting book. It is the coming together of scholarship, history and anthropology, with literature . . . intellectually thrilling, compelling.’ —Book Review Packed with anecdote and exuberant detail, In an Antique Land provides magical and intimate insights ... More

Topher and his father are trying to get over the death of Topher's mother, an Egyptologist, when they take in a stray cat. This cat bears an uncanny resemblance to a cat ornament given to Topher by his mother and so they name it Ka, meaning double. Topher becomes very attached to Ka and is puzzled b... More

In this wonderful account, Dervla Murphy sets out with her pack mule, Jock, on a hazardous solo trek through Ethiopia's remote and hostile regions. There, she encounters rough terrain, exhaustion, illness, and the disorder of the Ethiopian's affairs--all of which she conquers with endurance and admi... More

"The Rough Guide to Goa "is the most thoroughly researched and engagingly-written guide to Portugal's former colony. You'll find detailed accounts of every major tourist sight, along with candid reviews of all the best places to sleep, eat, drink and shop, in all price ranges. The title includes fir... More

This book brings together the writings of well-known travellers to Morocco and offers a fascinating picture of Moroccan culture through their eyes. Among those included are Pepys, Defoe, Twain, Orwell and Wharton, as well as famous Muslim travelers such as Leo Africanus and a host of others--merchan... More