Frommer's South Africa (Frommer's Complete)

• An exploration of Cape Town, one of the world's most beautiful cities, surrounded by mountains and sea, and the nearby picturesque Winelands country;
• Whale-watching and eating seafood on the Western Cape;
• Walking through carpets of flowers in Namaqualand plains after the first spring rains;
• Rafting or surfing the churning waters of the Zambezi River.

Frommer's South Africa, 5th Edition, gives you all that and much more, from the best places to stay and eat to expert advice on getting there, getting around, and having the trip of a lifetime!

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Meticulously researched and beautifully written by a South African native, Frommer's South Africa, 4th Edition, should be the discerning reader's only guide to a memorable trip to southern Africa, including the lion-rich reserves of Botswana and the wonders of Victoria Falls. It offers complete safari coverage, from what to wear to the top game lodges to tracking tips from professional safari trackers. But there's so much more: An exploration of Cape Town, perhaps the world's most beautiful city, surrounded by mountains and sea, and the nearby picturesque Winelands country Whale-watching and eating seafood on the Western Cape Walking through carpets of flowers in Namaqualand plains after the first spring rains Rafting or surfing the churning waters of the Zambezi River. Frommer's South Africa, 4th Edition, gives you all that and much more, from the best places to stay and eat to expert advice on getting there, getting around, and having the trip of a lifetime!

We're looking forward to going again and will certainly take this book along. We didn't have enough time to see it all.


Don't Leave Home Without It!   August 10, 2000
 27 out of 27 found this review helpful

We visited South Africa for 20 days in July 2000, driving from Cape Town to Kruger. Before we left we sat down at a large book store and reviewed all their South African travel books. This one looked the best and proved to be very useful, particularly for accomodations. Some of the prices had changed but the standards and services were exactly as described. This is a great book for travellers who are above the backpacker/budget level but not up to "Lifestyles of the Rich and Famous."


Prices already outdated; frustrating index   March 27, 2000
 19 out of 23 found this review helpful

I went in March 2000 and returned a week ago from the Western Cape. ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL TRIP! But, talking about the book...

Prices for gas and some of the attractions, like Cape Point and a couple nature reserves we visited were already outdated. Gas is nearly R3/litre! I understand their economy isn't doing well, so they've had to increase prices to the visitors. Tourism is their no. 1 business.

There were several things I remember reading in the text, then later, when I wanted to see it again, I couldn't find them in the index...stuff like the Vergelegen Winery (which has amazing views and delicious wines!) and others. Not all boldface terms are in the index. This is something that could really be improved!

Lastly, I must reiterate what my hosts said: They've seen many rediculous books on Cape Town and the Western Cape and this is not one of them.

I debated between 3 and 4 stars, but remembering my frustrations with the index, I knocked it down to 3. :)