Everything in Africa bites, but the safari bug is worst of all.
— Brian Jackman, Travel Writer
It's August, and at Bradt we've all been bitten by the safari bug!
We're here to share with you a reading list of some of our guides to Africa and its wildlife, an opportunity to have your safari questions answered by an expert, and some new articles and features on planning your perfect African safari.
Can't make up your mind about which safari's right for you? Read through our latest piece on the ten best African safaris. Detailing numerous unique safari experiences from around the continent, you're sure to find something perfect for you!
Embarking on the perfect safari begins with preparation, and a packing list is an essential part of that preparation!
We at Bradt have partnered with SWAROVSKI OPTIK to bring you a comprehensive checklist of everything you'll need to prepare for your safari adventure. From you sun-hat to your sandals, we won't let you forget a thing
Author Talk: Mike Unwin
Is a DIY safari possible? Can you arrange a safari without a guide?
Mike Unwin, our expert and author of Bradt's Southern African Wildlife title is taking questions for his upcoming talk.
How much does it cost? Is it safe?
Submit your questions in the comments of one of our social posts, and we'll pass it on to Mike:
If you want more information on one of the countries featured in our best African safaris, make sure to browse our store. Bradt has extensively covered much of Africa over dozens of publications.
Here's just a few of our featured guides...
Tanzania Safari Guide
Unlike other guidebooks, Tanzania Safari Guide's focus is practical information about the country’s peerless national parks, game reserves and other safari destinations.
Southern African Wildlife
Excellent for independent travellers, Southern African Wildlife is reliable as a standalone guide combining both wildlife and visitor information.
Madagascar Wildlife
From its endearing lemurs and comical chameleons to the endemic birds and bizarre insects, Madagascar Wildlife showcases the island's incredible diversity.
Bradt's Rwanda
Still the only standalone guide in English to this increasingly popular destination, Bradt's Rwanda remains in a class of its own for in-depth information.
Bradt's Tunisia
Taking account of this North African country’s recent political and social flux, Bradt's Tunisia listings for hotels, restaurants and activities cater for all types of travellers and budgets.
Bradt's Namibia
Bradt’s Namibia remains the essential guide for a successful visit to this vast country – more than twice the size of Germany but with less than 3% of the population.
Botswana Safari Guide
Botswana Safari Guide is the only guide to focus on the most popular tourist areas of Botswana: the Okavango Delta, Chobe National Park and the Northern Kalahari.
Bradt's Ethiopia
Bradt’s Ethiopia is the longest serving English-language guidebook dedicated to the country, with a history of 25 years of research and expertise.
Bradt's Uganda
Uganda boasts the most biodiverse safari circuit in Africa from the lush montane forests of Bwindi to the tree-climbing lions of Queen Elizabeth National Park – covered in Bradt's Uganda.
