Guide to the nine provinces of South Africa including Lesotho and Swaziland
There
is a wonderful 336 page glossy book published by the same company packed with
all the information you'll want to be able make the most of any South African
stay. This highly recommended guide is produced as companion to the perfect
single page large scale
touring map
of South Africa.
The guide covers in amazing detail on a province by province basis all the attractions you will want to consider exploring. The well organised text is fully supported by beautiful images and maps.
"The Guide to the NINE PROVINCES of South Africa" is the essential travel and reference guide for all travelers.
The book is now in its 4th edition and has been completely updated for 2009.
Not only is the guide used by tourists it is also become the text book of choice of many colleges, universities and schools lecturing on South African tourism.
The companion map is described below...
Tourism Map of South Africa Highlighting Attractions of all 9 Provinces
This is truly a well organised and annotated map indispensable for those wanting to drive around South Africa and for those planning holidays and touring routes..
This Tourism Map of South Africa is produced in South Africa and is by far the best single map covering all the country and its 9 provinces on a single page map. The scale is a generous 1: 225,000 and saves all that annoying page turning when using the traditional road map booklets printed and sold at book shops and petrol stations.
At last this is a user friendly map with all the roads and provincial boundaries shown in sufficient detail for all long distance planning and traveling.
This map is designed to present the country overall and to make the most of South Africa's many many attractions. To explore the regions and attractions using more detailed maps take a look at the comprehensive list of large scale maps (see left) that should be used in planning detailed itineraries within and outside South Africa.
Features of the map are...
Listing with grid reference of all major towns
Travel distances between some 60 important towns.
World heritage sites with grid references
All national parks with grid references
A to Z list of reserves and parks with grid references
Important water features with grid references
Important mountains with grid references
Mountain passes with grid references