[PDF] South Africa Hiking Trails In And Around Pretoria And Johannesburg eBook

Author : Gregory Maassen
Publisher : Wandel Guides
Page : 335 pages
File Size : 43,75 MB
Release : 2017-11-25
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1973873893

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With this detailed guide, you can save valuable time when planning your hiking adventure in South Africa. For three years, the authors explored and recorded 837 kilometers (523 miles) of astonishing hiking trails and walks in amazing landscapes, encountering giraffes, zebras and rhinos, magnificent valleys, and unique people and culture. Most trails can be completed in 4-6 hours as day trips from Pretoria and Johannesburg. The more than 120 hiking trails in this guidebook have been grouped into the following geographic areas: • Pretoria and surroundings; • The Magaliesberg Mountain Range (northern and southern slopes); and • Johannesburg and surroundings. The book provides easy to understand custom-made hiking maps and trail descriptions. Users of the book also have access to a unique collection of GPS E-trails. Trails in the guidebook are classified either as a wildlife or nature hike/walk. A trail can be easy, moderately difficult or best suited for advanced hikers. Although most trails can be completed without a GPS device, owners of the book can download carefully recorded E-trails (1,136 waypoints) to maximize their time on the trail, exploring the hiking grounds using GPS devices and GPS enabled smart phones and tablets. Users of the book also have access to the Day Trip Finder and the Itinerary Planner. These interactive planning tools provide hikers easy access to trail descriptions based on many search criteria including waterfalls, historic sites, wildlife (zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, rhinos, etc.) and other interesting artifacts on the trail. The guidebook has been written with the independent traveler in mind, but is also a valuable source of hiking ideas if you plan to organize your holiday with a travel company. --- With the Cape Peninsula, Garden Route, Kruger Park and the Drakensberg Mountain Range, South Africa is a major tourist destination. Millions of tourists explore these magnificent places annually, bringing home memories of a beautiful and diverse country. Less known are the incredible national and municipal parks, numerous private nature reserves and the many little towns in the northern part of South Africa in and around Pretoria and Johannesburg that offer equally interesting experiences. If you visit South Africa beyond the major tourist centers or if you live in the major metropolitan areas, you will be amazed what the country presents in terms of its people, culture, nature, wildlife sightings, hiking, walking, food, wine, local craft beers and entertainment. Unknown to many, the nature reserves and wildlife parks in and around Pretoria and Johannesburg have outstanding hiking opportunities that can easily compete with other destinations in South Africa. --- Travelers will find South Africa: Hiking Trails in and Around Pretoria and Johannesburg and its multimedia resources an invaluable "next generation" resource guide to explore the region from a truly unique perspective.

Author : Gregory Maassen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 10,1 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781721501748

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With this detailed guide for hiking in and around Pretoria, you can save valuable time when planning your hiking adventure in South Africa. For three years, the authors explored and recorded astonishing hiking trails and walks in amazing landscapes, encountering giraffes, zebras, and rhinos, magnificent valleys, and unique people and culture. Most trails can be completed in 4-6 hours as day trips from Pretoria. The trails in this guidebook have been grouped into the following geographic areas: - Pretoria and surroundings; - The Magaliesberg Mountain Range (northern and southern slopes). The book provides easy to understand custom-made hiking maps and trail descriptions. Users of the book also have access to a unique collection of GPS E-trails. Trails in the guidebook are classified either as a wildlife or nature hike/walk. A trail can be easy, moderately difficult or best suited for advanced hikers. Although most trails can be completed without a GPS device, owners of the book can download carefully recorded E-trails to maximize their time on the trail, and accessing the hiking grounds using GPS devices and GPS enabled smartphones and tablets. Users of the book also have access to the Wildlife Finder and the Day Trip Planner. These interactive planning tools provide hikers easy access to trail descriptions based on many search criteria including waterfalls, historic sites, wildlife (zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, rhinos, etc.) and other interesting artifacts on the trail. The guidebook has been written with the independent traveler in mind but is also a valuable source of hiking ideas if you plan to organize your holiday with a travel company. --- With the Cape Peninsula, Garden Route, Kruger Park and the Drakensberg Mountain Range, South Africa is a major tourist destination. Millions of tourists explore these magnificent places annually, bringing home memories of a beautiful and diverse country. Less known are the incredible national and municipal parks, numerous private nature reserves and the many little towns in the northern part of South Africa in and around Pretoria that offer equally interesting experiences. If you visit South Africa beyond the major tourist centers or if you live in the major metropolitan areas, you will be amazed what the country presents in terms of its people, culture, nature, wildlife sightings, hiking, walking, food, wine, local craft beers, and entertainment. Unknown to many, the nature reserves and wildlife parks in and around Pretoria and Johannesburg have outstanding hiking opportunities that can easily compete with other destinations in South Africa. --- Travelers will find this guide and its multimedia resources an invaluable "next generation" resource guide to explore the region from a truly unique perspective. Please note: This is an abbreviated version of South Africa: Hiking Trails in and Around Pretoria and Johannesburg and contains the trails for in and around Pretoria.

Author : Gregory Maassen
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 214 pages
File Size : 46,49 MB
Release : 2018-07-15
Category :
ISBN : 9781721502639

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With this detailed guide for hiking in and around Johannesburg, you can save valuable time when planning your hiking adventure in South Africa. For three years, the authors explored and recorded astonishing hiking trails and walks in amazing landscapes, encountering giraffes, zebras, and rhinos, magnificent valleys, and unique people and culture. Most trails can be completed in 4-6 hours as day trips from Johannesburg. The trails in this guidebook have been grouped into the following geographic areas: - Johannesburg and surroundings; - The Magaliesberg Mountain Range (northern and southern slopes). The book provides easy to understand custom-made hiking maps and trail descriptions. Users of the book also have access to a unique collection of GPS E-trails. Trails in the guidebook are classified either as a wildlife or nature hike/walk. A trail can be easy, moderately difficult or best suited for advanced hikers. Although most trails can be completed without a GPS device, owners of the book can download carefully recorded E-trails to maximize their time on the trail, and accessing the hiking grounds using GPS devices and GPS enabled smartphones and tablets. Users of the book also have access to the Wildlife Finder and the Day Trip Planner. These interactive planning tools provide hikers easy access to trail descriptions based on many search criteria including waterfalls, historic sites, wildlife (zebras, giraffes, wildebeests, rhinos, etc.) and other interesting artifacts on the trail. The guidebook has been written with the independent traveler in mind but is also a valuable source of hiking ideas if you plan to organize your holiday with a travel company. --- With the Cape Peninsula, Garden Route, Kruger Park and the Drakensberg Mountain Range, South Africa is a major tourist destination. Millions of tourists explore these magnificent places annually, bringing home memories of a beautiful and diverse country. Less known are the incredible national and municipal parks, numerous private nature reserves and the many little towns in the northern part of South Africa in and around Pretoria that offer equally interesting experiences. If you visit South Africa beyond the major tourist centers or if you live in the major metropolitan areas, you will be amazed what the country presents in terms of its people, culture, nature, wildlife sightings, hiking, walking, food, wine, local craft beers, and entertainment. Unknown to many, the nature reserves and wildlife parks in and around Johannesburg have outstanding hiking opportunities that can easily compete with other destinations in South Africa. --- Travelers will find this guide and its multimedia resources an invaluable "next generation" resource guide to explore the region from a truly unique perspective. Please note: This is an abbreviated version of South Africa: Hiking Trails in and Around Pretoria and Johannesburg and contains the trails for in and around Johannesburg.

Author : Willie Olivier
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 513 pages
File Size : 21,29 MB
Release : 2022-10-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1775848302

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Fully revised and updated, and with 60 new trails added, this fifth edition of Hiking Trails of South Africa is an essential resource for every hiker. Written by well-known author Willie Olivier, this extensive guide describes more than 500 trails across magnificent landscapes, from the iconic fynbos of the Western Cape to the majestic slopes of the Drakensberg. Whether you choose to hike close to civilization or explore a more remote area, take a short, hour-long walk or tackle an overnight hike of several days, there is a trail for you. Trail information includes: Distance and average hiking time; facilities, accommodation and activities available; points of interest and notes on flora and fauna. The book also includes advice on selecting hiking equipment, staying safe on the trail and dealing with emergencies. Sales points: Over 500 trails, with 60 new ones added; fully updated booking and permit information; trails to suit every level of fitness and ability; expert advice on planning, preparation, nutrition, equipment, first aid and general safety.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Rough Guides UK
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 12,54 MB
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0241188415

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The Rough Guide Snapshot to Johannesburg and Pretoria is the ultimate travel guide to this region of South Africa. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Apartheid Museum to Soweto Tours and live music to the Cradle of Humankind. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to South Africa, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, national parks and safety. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland. Full coverage: The Central Business District (CBD); Johannesburg Art Gallery; Braamfontein; Hillbrow; Parktown; Melville; Sophiatown; Alexandra; Gold Reef City; the Apartheid Museum; Soweto; the Cradle of Humankind; Pretoria.

Author : Pat Hopkins
Publisher : Penguin Random House South Africa
Page : 625 pages
File Size : 28,53 MB
Release : 2012-07-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 192054562X

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Seasoned travellers know that the journey is half the experience. It is in this spirit that South Africa by Road gives insight into the many national treasures that line our highways and byways – from vibrant cities to charming country towns and one-horse dorps steeped in history. South Africa by Road: A Regional Guide is more than a mere travel guide; it is a comprehensive handbook to the country. The ultimate companion for any road trip, this book offers sound advice on the best routes, and contains all that holiday-makers need to know when planning their next vacation. Stunning full-colour photographs and an interesting mix of side panels will inspire travellers to take to the tarred and gravel roads of South Africa, and explore the many absorbing nooks and crannies of our extraordinarily diverse country. Each chapter gives an overview of a region’s climate, flora and fauna, as well as history and heritage, and highlights the most noteworthy places. Ideas for what to do in each location are similarly outlined, as are key activities, routes and trails. From hot-air ballooning to white-water rafting, 4x4 trails to strolls in the countryside, spelunking to visiting museums, and architecture to festivals, there is something for everyone. Customised full-colour maps in each chapter are marked with game reserves, national parks, nature reserves, hot springs and places of interest, and show toll roads, passes and national, secondary and dirt roads to help you plan your journey. Excellent value for money, this handy and authoritative guide should be your first purchase in preparation for any journey in and around South Africa. So get your tyres checked and pack the padkos, there is a fascinating country waiting to be explored. The late Pat Hopkins graduated with a degree in history and political science from the former University of Natal, now the University of KwaZulu-Natal. He won awards for his travel writings and authored more than 18 books including Place: A Collection of South African Travel and Landscape Quotations, 101 Beloved Bars of Southern Africa and Voëlvry: The Movement that Rocked South Africa, all published by Zebra Press. Willie Olivier has explored the highways and byways of southern Africa for the past 30 years, covering thousands of kilometres on foot and by road. He is the author of numerous travel books, including African Adventurer’s Guide to Mozambique and Hiking Trails of South Africa, all available from Random House Struik. He lives in Windhoek. Denise Slabbert is a television producer and travel writer based in Johannesburg. In addition to running her own production company, she writes for a number of magazines and newspapers and is a regular contributor to the South African Tourism website. She is the author of four books, including Random House Struik’s South Africa Through the Seasons and Offbeat South Africa. In preparation for South Africa by Road: A Regional Guide, award-winning photographer Jéan du Plessis travelled the length and breadth of the country, magnificently capturing the land. Based in Cape Town, he worked for the newspaper Die Burger for 30 years before embarking on a freelance career. He has published several books with Random House Struik, including the acclaimed Namibia: A Visual Celebration.

Author : Barbara McCrea
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 186 pages
File Size : 31,81 MB
Release : 2012-12-06
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1409314928

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The Rough Guide Snapshot to Johannesburg and Pretoria is the ultimate travel guide to this fascinating part of South Africa. It guides you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Apartheid Museum to Soweto and the Cradle of Humankind to the Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you have the best trip possible, whether passing through, staying for the weekend or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to South Africa, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around this historic region of South Africa, including transport, food, drink, costs, health, national parks and festivals. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland. Full coverage: The Carlton Centre, Newtown, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Brramfontein, Hillbrow, Parktown, Melville, Sophiatown, Gold Reef City, the Apartheid Museum, Soweto, the Cradle of Humankind, Museum of Natural History, National Zoological Gardens, the Correctional Services Museum, the Freedom Park, Doornkloof Farm and Ann van Dyk Cheetah Centre. (Equivalent printed page extent 90 pages).

Author : Willie Olivier
Publisher :
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 40,97 MB
Release : 2003
Category : Hiking
ISBN : 9781868727872

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This comprehensive trail directory should be useful for anyone who wants to explore South Africa on foot. Every major trail is covered, with a clear description of each hike, its length and estimated time, plus information on hike accommodation, facilities and activities.

Author : Rough Guides
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 161 pages
File Size : 31,49 MB
Release : 2015-03-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 0241206413

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The Rough Guide Snapshot to Johannesburg and Pretoria is the ultimate travel guide to this region of South Africa. It leads you through the region with reliable information and comprehensive coverage of all the sights and attractions, from the Apartheid Museum to Soweto Tours and live music to the Cradle of Humankind. Detailed maps and up-to-date listings pinpoint the best cafés, restaurants, hotels, shops, bars and nightlife, ensuring you make the most of your trip, whether passing through, staying for the weekend, or longer. Also included is the Basics section from the Rough Guide to South Africa, with all the practical information you need for travelling in and around Johannesburg and Pretoria, including transportation, food, drink, costs, health, national parks, and safety. Also published as part of the Rough Guide to South Africa, Lesotho & Swaziland. Full coverage: The Central Business District (CBD); Johannesburg Art Gallery; Braamfontein; Hillbrow; Parktown; Melville; Sophiatown; Alexandra; Gold Reef City; the Apartheid Museum; Soweto; the Cradle of Humankind; Pretoria.