Discover Southern Africa Climb atop a scorching sand dune in Sossusvlei, Namibia, and listen to the overpowering silence. Fall asleep to the sounds of grunting hippos and howling hyenas in Mana Pools National Park, Zimbabwe. Stand on the sidelines during Swaziland's Umhlanga Dance, while potential wives parade before the king. In this Guide 8 authors, 249 days of in-country research, 109 maps, 97 buses. Specialist music chapter and full-color wildlife section. Incorporating 1073 traveler tips and suggestions. Don't take our word for it - find out what travelers think at lonelyplanet.com

Southern Africa (Lonely Planet)

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ALAN MURPHY

Kate Armstrong

Mary Fitzpatrick

Nana Luckham

Michael Grosberg

Matthew Firestone

Andy Rebold

Africa

Lonely Planet

Discover Egypt Find a Cairo coffeehouse to suit your own style; unwind, chat and inhale deeply over a sheesha Forget hot springs: try a hot sand bath in the middle of the desert Take belly-dancing lessons from the most famous teacher in Egypt Relax in the soft light of early morning on a Nile cruise In This Guide: Five authors, 295 days of research, hundreds of touts and a week-long scuba course Special chapter on cruising the Nile: choose from timeless feluccas and splendid dahabiyyas, the Rolls Royce of their era Illustrated Pharaonic Egypt chapter by world-renowned Egyptologist Dr Joann Fletcher brings the ancient rulers to life Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveller suggestions

Lonely Planet Egypt

Rafael Wlodarski

Zora O'Neill

Anthony Sattin

Discover Japan Dodge flying fish at the world's greatest sashimi market Find yourself spirited away to Miyazaki's museum of anime Master the perfect double-clap and bow for your first shrine visit Earn your keep in a Buddhist temple In This Guide: Japan resident authors, 343 days of research, 120 detailed maps, three geisha sightings You asked for it, we researched it - everything you need to know about onsen (hot springs) and skiing, and more language assistance than ever Cost-saving tips even the locals don't know.

Lonely Planet Japan

Michael Clark

Chris Rowthorn

Wendy Yanagihara

Ray Bartlett

Andrew Bender

Tim Hornyak

Asia

Experience the best of East Africa with Lonely Planet. Our 8th edition will take you from the wet and wild activities at the source of the Nile, to wildlife watching in the Serengeti. You'll trek past the equatorial glaciers of Mt Kenya and relax on picture-perfect beaches in the Zanzibar Archipelago. Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip. In This Guide: The only guidebook to the entire region of East Africa Color wildlife-spotting guide helps you tell a kudu from a Thomson's gazelle Unique Green Index highlights the best ecofriendly options

East Africa 8 (LONELY PLANET EAST AFRICA)

Tim Bewer

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Discover Tokyo Watch them slice tuna like samurai at Tsukiji Central Fish Market Slip into a cotton-fresh yukata (robe) in your peaceful ryokan Find out why it's important to 'refuse' a gift Sink countless thimbles of sake in a Golden Gai drinking den In This Guide: The leading guide to Tokyo Resident Tokyo authors uncover over 40 top new restaurants Special chapter on manga, robots and gadgets, and where to find it all Content updated daily - visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler insights.

Lonely Planet Tokyo

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