South Africa Lesotho & Swaziland
This is the absolute MUST if you are going to South Africa. You will never be alone with this book. You'll know where to go, where to stay, how to save money, what to avoid...everything. Please do not leave to SA without this book!
Read this First: Africa
The essential predeparture tool for travel to some of the world's most alluring destinations.
Swahili Phrasebook
HABARI! The ever-present greeting you'll remember long after your trip. But travel in East Africa is so full of encounters, being able to interact in Swahili will turn your trip into the travel experience you're hoping for. Whether you're sailing on a dhow off Zanzibar, scaling the heights of Kilimanjaro or having a quiet drink with your host in Nairobi, this book will help you communicate the way you want to
Southern Africa

If you are thinking about doing an overland trip in Southern Africa you want this book: 872 pages covering Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, Zimbabwe
Lonely Planet Kenya
24 page colour wildlife guide
up-to-date information on all types of organised safaris
special section on tribal groups and cultures
61 detailed maps including a full colour country map
useful Swahili language chapter
Southern Africa Road Atlas
No need toexplain why you have to have a road atlas if you are doing an overland trip. This one covers: Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia and Zimbabwe. Also has climate charts, distance tables and comprehensive index .
East Africa
16 page colour wildlife guide
in-depth coverage of the region's tribal groups and cultures
useful information on organised safaris and national parks
up-to-date information on visas, border crossings and safety
117 detailed maps, including full-colour regional map
Kenya:

Masai Mara- Don't miss on this one, see the big 5 and much more.

YMCA in Nairobi- For the low budget person there is no better. Yes, there are cheaper places to stay in but not as safe or clean. Also, the YMCA has the only public pool in town so you meet a lot of locals. The YMCA has its own restaurant and the food is wonderfull and cheap. [Picture].

Lake Naivasha- A great camping trip for 2-3 days, very very pretty and lots of animals all around. (Read about it in my Diary)

The Carnivoir- A very famous restaurant in Nairobi where you can eat Game meat such as Crocodile and Giraff or just normal food.

"Buffalo Bill"- Known as the most beautifull pub in Kenya and even the "National Geography" wrote about it.

The Masai Market- In Nairobi. Crafts and cloths all made by the people of the Masai Tribe. Great for buying suvenirs. [Pictures]
South Africa:

Rocky St. Backpackers- A great hostel to in when you're in Johanesbourg. Safe and pretty area and they'll pick you up from the airport.

Sani Lodge- You just Have to go there. It is a little primitive lodge in the middle of heaven, just a short drive from Lesotho. Great place to start different tracks in the Drakensburg mountains.

Lesotho- Like nowhere else you've ever been too, like a visit to the past...very far past, of the world as we know it.

"Tekweny" Hostel- The best and best located hostel in Durban. You are not gonna want to leave this place!

Port St. Johns- This place is the true Africa and was the highlight of my trip. No phones, no refrigerators, gorgeos beaches and beautifull people. A little hard to get to, but don't miss it for a thing! [Picture]

"CloudBreak" Hostel, Cape Town- Feels like a home and has great trips organized for budget prices. Good Pizza accross the street.
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