HPH Publishing introduces Kruger Routes, the condensed version of the bestselling Kruger Self-Drive. Following requests for a travel companion book to the hard-cover Kruger Self-Drive, comes the smaller, soft-cover version covering suggested routes from camps, star ratings of roads, a complete map of the park; coupled as always with the awarding-winning images expected from the Van den Bergs, and many interesting facts. The book continues the Self-Drive legacy as the ultimate companion to the Kruger Park. It contains a full map of the Park, and descriptions of all routes, including amenities and recommendations on each. Readers will find the section on The Nine Best Drives most useful, whilst tips on park opening times, seasons, rainfall, and weather will help in planning an ideal trip into the Park. Distances, hotspots, and road ratings all add to the extensive knowledge and assistance this excellent travel book will bring to both new and seasoned park visitors alike. KEY FEATURES: Suggested routes from camps. Star ratings of all roads. Extensive Kruger map. Beautiful imagery. Interesting facts. Notes on roads. Handy travel-size format

Kruger Self-Drive is the perfect drive guide to the world's greatest eco-park. It includes suggested routes to take you to every camp in the Kruger National Park, offers a comprehensive guide to all the roads and viewing opportunities in the park, rates every road according to the probability of animal sightings and scenic views, and so much more. It also includes an appendix of the most common animals, birds and plants in the park, with an ilustrated ecozone map. Finaly, it features a large pull-out map. Stunningly illustrated with van den Berg photography.

HPH Publishing presents the brand-new Pilanesberg Self-Drive. Its much-lauded trademark route ratings, maps and historical detail are just some of the elements that have made its predecessors, bestsellers Kruger Self-Drive and Kgalagadi Self-Drive, so very popular. The book is designed to make enjoying the Pilanesberg Game Reserve to best advantage an absolute breeze. The tips are well thought- out, and concise yet informative. Even the experienced Pilanesberg lover will learn new information about this fascinating park, its vibrant past, and how best to travel it today. As with all books, it features the beautiful images of award-winning photographers Heinrich van den Berg and Philip and Ingrid van den Berg. The splendour of these images will be appreciated by longtime fans of the van den bergs and surely draw in a new following opf inspired readers. Pilanesberg Self-Drive - another book for all who love wild places.

This compact and stunningly illustrated field guide is an essential companion for any safari in South Africa's Kruger National Park--one of the largest, most iconic, and most visited conservation areas in Africa. Featuring a unique attractive layout and more than 200 color photographs that show animals in a variety of poses, the guide covers all of the park's most frequently seen mammals, reptiles, and frogs. The authoritative and accessible text provides more information about identification, habitat, behavior, biology, and conservation than most competing guides. Written by South Africa native Keith Barnes, an experienced naturalist, wildlife guide, and author, the guide covers 57 mammals, 17 reptiles, and 8 frogs. In addition to Kruger's famous Big-5 of elephants, leopards, lions, rhinoceroses, and buffalos, the guide also includes lesser-known animals such as the charismatic Wild Dog, smaller cats like the Serval and Caracal, and odd nocturnal denizens like the Cape Porcupine and Springhare. Text and photos work seamlessly to enhance the user's understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of the animals of this incredible region, which is home to South Africa's most important populations of megafauna. * An essential all-in-one Kruger safari companion* Perfect for new and experienced safari-goers alike* Small, portable format ideal for field use* Unique attractive layout with more than 200 stunning color photographs* Photos show animals in a variety of poses* Covers the most frequently seen species--57 mammals, 17 reptiles, and 8 frogs* Authoritative and accessible text provides more information about identification, behavior, biology, and conservation than most competing guides* Includes spoor prints for all frequently encountered mammal tracks Distributed by Princeton University Press.--

An invaluable companion to visiting one of the world's most premier wildlife reserve.

This bold new volume from HPH Publishing is groundbreaking in its meticulousness. A more complete and expansive book on travelling through the Kalahari one could not hope to find. The authors have included details and information which will make any visitor's trip simple and hassle-free. Their trademark route ratings, so popular in the best-selling Kruger Self-Drive, return in Kgalagadi Self-Drive. These are refreshingly comprehensive, and will no doubt influence the route choices of countless travellers. Kgalagadi Self-Drive of course includes the beautiful images of award-winning photographers Heinrich van den Berg and Philip and Ingrid van den Berg, as well as those of co-author Jaco Powell. Suitable for everyone, from the most seasoned Kalahari lover to the first-time traveller, Kgalagadi Self-Drive is the definitive guide to this fascinating part of South Africa, for all who love wild places.

The story of Jock, the runt of a litter of pups and his young master as they hunt in the Transvaal bushveld in 19th century South Africa.