Lonely Planet South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland (Travel Guide)

Rather more information than I need so hard to wade through. I am only going to one area in South Africa so it a bit of an overkill for me. I did get the Lonely Planet Brazil in the past but I was traveling all over Brazil so that worked for me.

Very handy. Lots of good information. Used extensively on our trip to South Africa. helped us decide highlights to see in various locations when we had limited time. Easy to use.

Information on South Africa was very helpful for our trip. Referenced the guide several times while traveling. Item arrived as advertised and received it quickly.

Great orientation to the country, the sights and the activitiesPractical tips on getting aroundReally helpful descriptions of activities - some "off the beaten path"Good maps

The information was current and useful. I think the wildlife section was a bit lacking, given that South Africa is such a destination for wildlife viewing - several of the pictures listed were also missing.

Love this book so far. Great way to help me plan my trip to South Africa.

Disappointed with this compared with some of the other travel guides we have. We are planning on driving from Johannesburg and through the Drackensberg area to Durban, then down the Wild Coast and along the Garden Route to Cape Town. The Cape Town chapter looks good, but for so much of our route, the descriptions are mechanical and cursory. Many interesting places I've seen on TripAdvisor or in blogs are omitted or just brushed over. One expects guidebook authors to occasionally open up and dwell on the special places for a page or two, but there is little of that here. It is more of a catalog with almost everything distilled into short paragraphs, with little to inspire thoughts of "Oh, that might be fun." May be helpful as a reference book, but look elsewhere for something to get you excited.

Lonely Planet is my go-to source for organized, useful info on trips all around the world, especially when I don't have internet abroad. Never disappointed.

As described, delivered promptly. Look forward to using.

Very well organized, shame there ins't an newest/updated version of this book...

Nice book in great condition at a good price.

Bought for someone else and they are really pleased with it. A good buy!

Great guide book and a good price