![]() ![]() The Snows of Kilimanjaro by Ernest Hemingway If you haven’t read this book, whether or not you are going on Safari, you are in for a treat. This new edition includes an introduction by the daring Sara Wheeler. West with the Night by Beryl Markham and Sara Wheelerīeryl Markham evokes the landscapes, people and wildlife of East Africa in engrossing detail in this classic memoir of amazing adventures as a bush pilot in 1930s Kenya. The Worlds of a Maasai Warrior by Ole Saitotiīridging several worlds with tremendous grace, Saitoti looks back on his life among the Maasai, both as spokesperson for his tribe and as one of the first Maasai safari guides. Includes Maasai, Ngorongoro, the Kenyan highlands and Mathiessen’s field trips, safaris and adventures in the Serengeti. The Tree Where Man Was Born by Peter MatthiessenĪ classic portrait of East Africa, enthralling in its detail on nature and daily life. Includes the novella Shadows on the Grass. It’s a moving story inspired by a love for Kenya and its people. The perennially best-selling tale of a naive young woman who leaves Denmark for East Africa, Dinesen’s (AKA Karen Blixen) autobiography draws us into life on a struggling coffee plantation. The best, most insightful thing we’ve read about race relations in Africa. A brilliant and provocative observer, Naipaul meditates on the various peoples he encounters in Kenya, Tanzania and Zambia. North of South, An African Journey by Shiva NaipaulĪ sharp portrait of Africa, circa 1979. ![]() With 75 color photographs of key fossils. Reader (Africa, Biography of a Continent) traces the history of palaeoanthropology in this masterful account of science, the fossil record and the changing understanding our place on Earth. Missing Links, In Search of Human Origins by John Reader The Scramble for Africa by Thomas PakenhamĪbsorbing and meticulously researched, this in-depth history of the Victorian land grab in Africa includes excellent portraits of the egomaniacal personalities who overran the continent. Both authoritative and informal, this is a splendid introduction to all of Africa. With the ease of a practiced journalist, Reader weaves a masterful and lively tale of the continent, from ancient cultures to modern times. Africa, A Biography of the Continent by John Reader Skrzypczak includes chapters on equipment, technique, composition and wildlife in this practical guide, loaded with striking images of the wildlife of Ngorongoro, the Serengeti and the Masai Mara. Wildlife Photography, On Safari With Your DSLR by Uwe Skrzypczak Say It in Swahili by Sharifa ZawawiĪ palm-size pocket guide to common phrases and expressions. Lonely Planet Tanzania by Mary FitzpatrickĪ comprehensive, practical guide to Tanzania featuring maps, a good overview of culture, history and nature and much nuts-and-bolts information on excursions, accommodations and sightseeing. This pocket guide introduces local customs, etiquette and culture. Northern Tanzania Map by Ma Company (Tanzania)Ī colorful, hand-drawn map at a scale of 1:1.4 million with illustrations of common trees. Tanzania Map by NellesĪ clear, double-sided map with neighboring Rwanda and Burundi. Written with the typical safari-goer in mind, this perennial bestseller includes black-and-white drawings, an overview of each group and in-depth information. The Safari Companion by Richard EstesĪn invaluable encyclopedic guide to Africa’s mammals by a noted scientist. This take-along guide to 475 common species of birds, mammals, reptiles, insects, trees and flowers of East Africa features full- color photographs with detailed descriptions on facing pages. Hemingway paints the true story of his ramblings on safari in this classic, exquisitely written tale of hunting around Lake Manyara, which includes some of the best writing on the land itself and original pencil drawings. ![]() Green Hills of Africa by Ernest Hemingway Bradt Safari Guide Northern Tanzania by Philip BriggsĪ compact, practical overview of the history, wildlife and attractions of the Serengeti and surrounding parks, including Zanzibar. Here is a selection of books you may want to consider reading before you journey to Tanzania. ![]()
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