Author : August Sycholt
Publisher : Struik Publishers
ISBN 13 : 9781868725939
Total Pages : 200 pages
Book Rating : 4.36/5 ( download)
Book Synopsis A Guide to the Drakensberg by : August Sycholt
Download or read book A Guide to the Drakensberg written by August Sycholt and published by Struik Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Both natural history guide and travellers' companion, this book presents the many faces of South Africa's mighty eastern escarpment. It showcases the Drakensberg's pristine wilderness areas and its rich wildlife heritage, its historical significance - preserved in abundant rock art - and its fascinating geological make-up. At the same time, it facilitates travel in the vast playground by providing maps, lists of walks and hikes (graded for their degree of difficulty) in the main reserves, recommended routes and sites, brief descriptions of towns and villages in the area and what they offer from a natural history and cultural standpoint, accommodation, contact details and numerous practical tips.