The Rough Guide to Cape Town, The Winelands & The Garden Route
The Rough Guide to Cape Town, The Winelands & The Garden Route

Author: Barbara McCrea

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2010-02-01

Total Pages: 319

ISBN-13: 140538705X

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The Rough Guide to Cape Town, The Winelands & The Garden Route is the most comprehensive and informative guide available to this spectacular region. You'll find detailed information on everything from sandboarding in De Hoop Nature Reserve to sampling wine in the many Western Cape's estates. Whether you want to wander the pastel-coloured streets of the Bo-Kaap, explore the Garden Route's dramatic Storms River Mouth, or catch a glimpse of the rare Cape mountain zebras or African penguins in the craggy Table Mountain National Park, this guide will lead you to the best attractions in this diverse region of South Africa. Updated specifically for travellers visiting for the football World Cup in 2010, this edition is packed full of in-depth information and up-to-date reviews of all the hottest new places to stay in Cape Town from hotels to community-minded accommodation and tour companies. Find the best restaurants, shops, bars and clubs across every price range giving you balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. Explore the region with authoritative background on everything from local cuisine to desert wildlife, relying on comprehensive maps and practical language tips.

Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail
Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail

Author: Bonnie Henderson

Publisher: Mountaineers Books

Published: 2021

Total Pages: 278

ISBN-13: 1680513281

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First and only comprehensive guide to the entire Oregon Coast Trail Experienced, passionate author is the authority on the OCT Perennial interest in long-distance trails From vast beaches and lush forests to windswept bluffs and dramatic sea stacks, the stunning wild coast of Oregon is emerging as the next great long-distance hiking experience. The OCT includes 200-plus miles of publicly accessible beaches, as well as established trails through city, county, and state parks and national forest lands. Breaking the trail into five major sections, each with an elevation profile, Hiking the Oregon Coast Trail provides detailed descriptions of 34 route legs with mileage, maps, resupply options, itineraries, hazards, camping or lodging options, and more. Introductory chapters advise on when to start, what to bring, and what to expect, while sidebars throughout share trail history, flora and fauna, and worthy side trips. The OCT is a truly singular experience with unique challenges such as finding campsites in some areas and navigating coastal tides, weather, and river mouth crossings. This guide synthesizes everything hikers need to know to plan and enjoy a successful adventure.

Hiking Trails of Southern Africa
Hiking Trails of Southern Africa

Author: Willie Olivier

Publisher:

Published: 1995

Total Pages: 462

ISBN-13:

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This is a completely revised edition of The Guide to Hiking Trails and Guide to Backpacking and Wilderness Trails in one volume. It provides coverage of over 160 hiking, backpacking and wilderness trails of South Africa and Namibia. The trails are described by region, with information on how to make reservations, the facilities available, the distance covered and a description of the trail, including an indication of the degree of difficulty and the sort of weather to expect. Contour profiles and location maps of each trail are provided. On some of the trails backpackers are totally self-sufficient, and on others hikers are accompanied by a guide. The guide should be useful to both first-timers and experienced hikers.

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Author: Willie Olivier

Publisher: Penguin Random House South Africa

Published: 2022-10-15

Total Pages: 513

ISBN-13: 1775848302

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Fully revised and updated, and with 60 new trails added, this fifth edition of Hiking Trails of South Africa is an essential resource for every hiker. Written by well-known author Willie Olivier, this extensive guide describes more than 500 trails across magnificent landscapes, from the iconic fynbos of the Western Cape to the majestic slopes of the Drakensberg. Whether you choose to hike close to civilization or explore a more remote area, take a short, hour-long walk or tackle an overnight hike of several days, there is a trail for you. Trail information includes: Distance and average hiking time; facilities, accommodation and activities available; points of interest and notes on flora and fauna. The book also includes advice on selecting hiking equipment, staying safe on the trail and dealing with emergencies. Sales points: Over 500 trails, with 60 new ones added; fully updated booking and permit information; trails to suit every level of fitness and ability; expert advice on planning, preparation, nutrition, equipment, first aid and general safety.

Walking the Cape Wrath Trail
Walking the Cape Wrath Trail

Author: Iain Harper

Publisher: Cicerone Press Limited

Published: 2021-02-11

Total Pages: 245

ISBN-13: 1783628448

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This guidebook describes the Cape Wrath Trail, a long-distance trek from Fort William to Cape Wrath crossing the wild northwest of the Scottish Highlands. The route is described from south to north in 14 stages, with 6 alternative stages along the way, allowing for a flexible itinerary of between two and three weeks. A long tough trek with no waymarking, this is for the tried and tested backpacker. The guidebook includes OS mapping, route profiles and detailed route descriptions and gives you all the information you need about accommodation (including hotels, bothies, B&Bs and bunkhouses), campsites and amenities en route, to help you plan and prepare for this epic challenge. The Cape Wrath Trail is regarded as the toughest long-distance route in Britain and offers unparalleled freedom and adventure to the experienced and self-sufficient backpacker prepared to walk for many days in remote wilderness. Travelling through the wild and rugged landscapes of Morar, Knoydart, Torridon and Assynt, it will test the limits of your endurance.

Ecotravel
Ecotravel

Author: Philip Harrison

Publisher: New Africa Books

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 148

ISBN-13: 9780864865663

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Come venture into the fascinating world of South Africae(tm)s natural heritage e" national parks and game reserves that rival any in Africa, scenic botanical gardens, and wildlife research programs.

South Africa's Top Sites
South Africa's Top Sites

Author: Philip Harrison

Publisher: New Africa Books

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780864865830

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This volume is aimed at people traveling in South Africa with children. It provides 'windows' into themes such as history, geology, outdoor adventures, family entertainment and spiritual places.