The new, extensively revised third edition of Bradt's East African Wildlife Guide provides a user-friendly overview of East Africa's unrivalled wildlife - not just the 'big game' and other large mammals (an enticing list that includes elephant, lion, leopard, giraffe, zebra, wildebeest, gorilla and chimpanzee), but also birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Excellent for independent travellers, it excels as a stand-alone guide combining both wildlife and visitor information, and is also a perfect complement to traditional field guides or Bradt's travel guides to Tanzania, Uganda and Rwanda.
From the peaks of Kilimanjaro to the sultry coast of the Indian Ocean, with a range of habitats that span arid deserts and vast clear lakes, open savannahs and tropical rainforests, East Africa is quite simply the world’s best wildlife-watching destination. Straddling the equator and bisected by the magnificent Great Rift Valley, it is a mecca for wildlife enthusiasts. It is home to the continent’s most popular safari destinations, including legendary reserves such as the Serengeti, Ngorongoro Crater, Maasai Mara, Samburu, Murchison Falls, Bwindi and Tsavo. Written by the world’s leading Africa guidebook author and wildlife expert Philip Briggs, East African Wildlife covers the wildlife of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. Some 240 colour images by renowned photographer Ariadne Van Zandebergen illustrate many of the animals likely to be encountered, while the captivating text goes beyond basic identification to illuminate the natural history, habits, locations and ecology of the species visitors will encounter.
To help you plan a safari that suits your interests, East African Wildlife offers tips on how to maximise your wildlife experience, a ‘where to go’ overview that outlines the top wildlife attractions at major sites in each country, and advice on when to visit. There’s even a helpful section on ‘wildlife from your window’, for use when staying in cities and hotels. Accessibly written and beautifully illustrated, the guide will appeal to both the first-time visitor and the serious naturalist looking for a compact volume to carry around – and one that will sit proudly on shelves afterwards as a compelling souvenir of an unforgettable holiday.
