This is the South Africa chapter from Lonely Planet's Africa guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

South Africa revels in variety and clichéd as it may sound, there really is something for everybody: Cape Town's waterside chic, the bustling game parks, the snow-capped peaks of the Drakensberg Range, the subtropical coast and village huts of KwaZulu-Natal and the fertile vineyards of the Western Cape.

This is the Sights chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

To see the pick of the city's sights you'll travel the length and breadth of the peninsula: the City Centre will likely be where you spend the most time, but also check out the rest of the area, from the coastal communities to the bohemian, edgy southern suburbs.

This is the Cape Town chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Cape Town is a wonder of nightlife, beaches and vineyards, with flower-studded Table Mountain sitting pretty in the middle. Add to this Cape Town's contemporary Afro-chic sense of design on show in the city's restaurants and bars and you've got one happening city.

This is the Western Cape chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Come to Western Cape if you want life-affirming thrills: you can scuba with sharks, skydive, surf some of Southern Africa's best breaks, cruise with whales, eat fresh crayfish at a beachside barbecue, and stand at Africa's southernmost tip.

This is the KwaZulu-Natal chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

If you want bright lights, the cities of Durban and Pietermaritzburg cover nightlife, beaches and historic monuments. If you want outdoorsy charms, the countryside - flat savannah and stark escarpments -is dotted with tribal settlements and battlefields from the Anglo-Zulu wars.

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This is the Excursions chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Venture only two hours out of Cape Town and you'll find yourself in splendid scenery and interesting old towns, some tucked away in wine country first planted with vines over three centuries ago. There are also pristine, crowd-free beaches to sun on, and spectacular hikes to be had.

This is the Eastern Cape chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

The Eastern Cape offers up a tasty mixed bag of landscapes - scenic, mountainous coast, rolling hills and the semi-arid Karoo desert. It also boasts a rich history too, and is home to the Nelson Mandela Museum in Mthatha.

This is the Kruger National Park chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

This is South Africa's ground zero for big game - a huge spread of acacia woods and open savannah, rushing rivers and rocky bluffs, all filled with lion, leopard, elephant, buffalo, rhino, cheetahs, giraffes, hippos and many, many more.

Cosmopolitan Cape Town and exuberant Soweto, rugged coastlines and Drakensberg peaks, Winelands and grassy velds
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This guide is your window into the incredible marine world of South Africa and southern Mozambique. Explore the vast kelp forests of the Cape, home to seal and penguin colonies and their nemesis, the great white shark. Find the cold-water coral garden of Port Elizabeth, the shipwrecks of Aliwal Shoals, the tropical diversity at Sodwana. and the whale sharks and thriving corals of Mozambique.

This is the Eating chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Dining in Cape Town is a real pleasure, with places to suit everyone's tastes and budgets and a strong selection of cafés and delis. With both the sea and fruitful farmlands on hand, you can be pretty much assured of fresh, top-quality ingredients wherever you eat.

This is the Entertainment chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Cape Town didn't become known as the 'Tavern of the Seven Seas' for nothing. Head out for an eye-opening experience of how the locals like to party. There's also a range of cinemas and theatres and great live music, from classical to rock via jazz and marimba.

This is the Sleeping chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Location is everything - but whether you're in search of a lively hostel, a singular guesthouse or a serious pampering, the Mother City has the perfect spot for you. Read on for a selection of the best places in a crowded market.

This chapter contains the Arts & Architecture, Wine and History chapters of Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Immerse yourself in Cape Town and find out what makes it great with this summary of everything from its historical background to its architecture to its jazzy beats. There's even a handy 'wine for beginners' guide - you'll never confuse vin with vintage again!

This is the Table Mountain National Park chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

To the Khoisan, it was a place of legend; to Nelson Mandela, it was a beacon of hope. To the millions who make it up to its 1088m peak, it's the ultimate viewpoint over the city. We're talking Table Mountain, Cape Town's icon and the star attraction of the National Park.

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This is the Walking Tours chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Central Cape Town is an ambler's delight. A wander down Long Street and across Greenmarket Square to St George's Mall will provide enough colour and interest for most casual strollers, but if you want more focus to your walks, try these out.

This is the Activities chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

If you want to get active, you've come to the right place - Cape Town is nirvana for the outdoor thrill-seeker. Don't go home without experiencing a heart-pumping adventure, whether it's surfing, rock climbing, shark-cage diving or paragliding.

This is the Shopping chapter from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

The chances are that you'll be leaving Cape Town laden with local booty. The city's irresistible range of products - from fantastic modern African beadwork to fine wines - is guaranteed to turn even the most consumer-averse visitor into a committed shopaholic.

This chapter contains the Directory and Language chapters from Lonely Planet's Cape Town guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Here's the practical info on everything from transport, climate, money and medical services to phones and internet access, as well as tips for travellers with disabilities and travelling with kids. Plus there's some useful vocab, in both Afrikaans and Xhosa, and a handy glossary.

These easy-to-read full-color maps are divided into neighborhoods and plotted with symbols to easily pinpoint places to see, eat, shop or sleep. You'll never struggle with scribbled directions on the back of a napkin again.

This chapter contains the History, Culture, Music, Environment, Wildlife Guide and Food & Drink chapters of Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Sure it has world-class wildlife-watching, stunning natural panoramas and vibrant cultures, but if you really want to understand modern-day South Africa, immerse yourself in its history, its music and its diverse population.

This is the Free State chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

The staunchly Afrikaans region of Free State might not be home to the country's key attractions, but it's a beautiful rural area patterned by sunflower fields and sheep paddocks, with a couple of low-key, artsy towns to linger in.

This is the Gauteng chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Tiny Gauteng is fast, bustling and a cabaret of contradictions. If you want to hit the cities, there's the friendly atmosphere of Pretoria or the sprawling boom of Johannesburg, but history-heads will love the nearby Cradle of Humankind, one of the world's most important palaeontological sites.

This is the Mpumalanga chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

South Africa's smallest province is where the Drakensberg Escarpment begins a spectacular tumble onto the plains below, a landscape concealing historic towns, roaring waterfalls and some of the best hiking trails in South Africa.

This is the Limpopo chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Venture off Limpopo's N1 highway and you'll find hot springs, major wildlife parks and tropical fruit farms. Head south to the Valley of the Olifants, full of plantations, relaxed country towns and some pretty valleys peppered with waterfalls.

This is the North-West Province chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

With some of its most revered attractions just two hours from Johannesburg, the North-West Province provides the perfect antidote for escaping big-city clutter. Home to some of the country's best-kept secrets, the region offers treats for music lovers, safari addicts and gamblers alike.

This is the Northern Cape chapter from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

The Northern Cape is South Africa's frontier: the Kalahari's red sands tumble into the Atlantic's inky waters, the Karoo's grassy hills collide with Namaqualand's lunar landscape and lions stalk crimson plains in remote Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park.

This chapter contains the Directory, Transport and Health chapters from Lonely Planet's South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

All the info you need on everything from flights, public transport, climate, money, internet access...you name it. Get hints on the gay and lesbian scene and tips for women travelers, disabled travelers and kids, as well as a medical checklist and recommended vaccines.

At the southern tip of Africa, this city is an enticing taste of an entire continent. Somewhere between the good looks of this cosmopolitan city and the realities of its surrounding suburbs is the true Cape Town.

This is the South Africa chapter from Lonely Planet's Southern Africa guidebook, available to Pick & Mix.

Take your pick of South African experiences: you can reel around vineyard-clad hillsides or the Kalahari's desert; dine on Cape Town's waterfront chic or take in isolated Zulu villages. For big thrills, go elephant spotting in Kruger National Park or take a wild surf on the coast.