Whether you're exploring the ruined city of Great Zimbabwe, camping under the night sky in the Kalahari or looking for shipwrecks on Namibia's Skeleton Coast, this essential guide is packed with ail the information you'll need. The authoritative and in-depth coverage of ail three countries.

Coffee-table book with the usual touristic shots.

The sheer enormity and power of the Victoria Falls never fails to humble its visitors. Adventure junkies flock here for the thrills the mighty Zambezi River offers, while others are content simply to marvel at the unrivalled wonder of the place. Although this curtain of water is the major attraction of the area, there is much more to enjoy in the vicinity.

A comprehensive guide to the geography, culture, natural history, and adventure opportunities in the eight countries that make up the southern portion of the African continent. Includes appendices of safari tour operators and conservation groups. An essential tool for everyone planning a trip to this spectacular and still unspoiled part of the world. Bibliography. Photos. Maps.

Backpackers and safari-style travellers alike will find all the essential information, from the best mountain caves for sleeping, to the most luxurious bush camps and lodges. With the fullest range of adventure activities, the guide explores oddities such as tobogganing down giant sand dunes at 60 mph and flying falcons in the Kalahari.

“Sylvie Pons describes the individual natural wonders of each of the seven countries, as well as the most prestigious safari lodges to be found there and the wildlife that surrounds them.” –Front flap.

This title was first published in 2001. This text critically examines the role and relevance of international human rights law in the process of protection, especially in the cases of Botswana, Namibia and Zimbabwe. It argues that international human rights law does have a role to play in the protection and, indeed the enforcement of human rights in these countries and that there is an emerging trend to that effect.