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Our selection of wildlife, birding and destination guide books are designed to help you make the most of your safari.
Choose between hardcopy or Kindle version (where available).

The Safari Companion: A Guide to Watching African Mammals
The best field guide to observing and understanding the behavior of African mammals and an indispensable tool for naturalists traveling to Africa! The Second Edition has been fully revised and includes a new preface.

The Rough Guide to Kenya: Travel Guide with Free eBook (Rough Guides Main Series)
This Kenya guidebook offers comprehensive practical information on how to prepare for your trip and provides valuable advice on what to do once you're on the ground.
This up to date edition (release date July 2024) is packed with practical information, when & where to go as well as a free download of the e-book.

Fodor's The Complete Guide to African Safaris: with South Africa, Kenya, Tanzania, Botswana, Namibia, Rwanda, Uganda, and Victoria Falls
This Fodor’s guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful colour photos.

Lonely Planet Swahili Phrasebook & Dictionary
The pocket-sized comprehensive language guide is the perfect companion for travellers. With its convenient size, this guide provides the necessary vocabulary and phrases to help you confidently interact in the local language. With it's 3500-word two-way, quick-reference dictionary, this is a helpful resource that ensures you can communicate effectively and truly experience the local culture.

There is a brand new and updated version, set to release December 2024.

East African Wildlife (Bradt Wildlife Guides)
Brand new and updated version of this popular Guide, set to release January 2025.
This third edition has been extensively revised to provide a comprehensive overview of the incredible wildlife found in East Africa. This book serves as an excellent stand-alone guide, offering both wildlife information and practical visitor tips.

Stuarts' Field Guide to the Tracks & Signs of Southern, Central & East African Wildlife
This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in identifying and understanding the tracks and signs left behind by animals. It covers a wide range of species, including mammals, birds, reptiles, insects, and other invertebrates, and provides detailed descriptions, measurements, and track sketches. The inclusion of multiple full-colour photographs makes it easy to identify and interpret the tracks and signs. In addition, the book offers advice on where to look for these tracks and signs and how to interpret them, making it a comprehensive guide for nature and wildlife enthusiasts.

Birds of East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi
This comprehensive guide serves as an essential resource for bird enthusiasts in East Africa. It showcases 1,448 species of birds found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi. The guide conveniently presents the birds in a facing-page layout, allowing for easy identification and reference. With 289 colour plates containing over 3,500 meticulously illustrated images, it portrays various plumages and major races that birders are likely to encounter. The guide also includes informative sections on conservation and maps of important bird areas. This compact guide is a must-have for birdwatching in East Africa.

East Africa Birds: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species in Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda (Wildlife and Nature Identification)
This beautifully illustrated pocket guide features over 140 familiar and distinctive species, in a lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide. Laminated for durability and includes a map highlighting key bird-viewing areas.

East Africa Wildlife: A Folding Pocket Guide to Familiar Species in Kenya, Tanzania & Uganda
This compact guide provides a comprehensive overview of over 120 species of mammals, birds, and reptiles that the area is renowned for. With its beautiful illustrations and durable laminated design, this pocket-sized folding guide is the perfect companion for any safari adventure.