South Africa-Books

[mhunts]

I'm heading to the Limpopo next year on my first Safari, and my family has decided to join me on the trip. My wife has asked about books that she can read as we anticipate/prepare. I have read, and own, many of the traditional book recommendations on hunting in Africa, but have few ideas for books that focus on the history, culture, people, etc. of this region in Africa. I'd love to know if any of you have any recommendations for books that focus on the non hunting aspects of Africa, more specifically South Africa.

 

[Badjer]

Don't read "Death in the Long Grass" until you get back

 

[mhunts]

Ha! That's the book that started my obsession with going to Africa nearly 30 years ago. That will not be on her list!

 

[Laniarius]

Michener's The Covenant. It's a novel that provides a good summary of the history of South Africa, including insights into the various cultures.

 

[Neophyte]

To understand some of the political aspects of Southern Africa, not necessarily South Africa, “The Dogs Of War” and “Wild Geese” are good reads.

 

[Frederik]

There is a bunch of Wilbur Smith novels that carry a lot of Southern Africa history in them.
All good reads and will not bore you at all.

 

[Denvir Tire]

Michener's The Covenant. It's a novel that provides a good summary of the history of South Africa, including insights into the various cultures.

Yes, this book is one of my absolute favorites