Fabulous reads – Take a walk on the wild side
Book overview - Walking Safaris of South Africa by Hlengiwe Magagula and Denis Costello.
Walking Safaris of South Africa, Hlengiwe Magagula and Denis Costello, Penguin Random House, ISBN: 9781775846901
WITH a revived interest in the great outdoors following the country’s hard lockdown, this practical guide to walking in the wild couldn’t have come soon enough.
A walking safari is said to be one of the best ways to explore South Africa’s diverse parks and reserves. In this book, seasoned hikers Hlengiwe Magagula and Denis Costello cover 59 guided walking experiences across 21 big-game parks and reserves (two of them in eSwatini and one in Botswana). They unpack the options available in each park, from short dawn and dusk walks to wilderness trails from dedicated base camps and multi-day backpacking trails. Facilities range from ultra-luxurious to ‘wild camping’ under the stars – something to suit every pocket.
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A highlight of the book is the series of first-hand accounts by Hlengiwe Magagula as she vividly illustrates the magical experience of exploring the bush on foot. A practical section covers pre-trip preparation from where and when to go, what to pack, who to contact, what to expect when on the trail as well as the dos and don’ts of walking in big-game areas.
Walking Safaris is both an invitation to reconnect with the country’s wild heritage and as a call to preserve the myriad life forms in the natural world.
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