South Africa Novels
The Power of One – Bryce Courtney tells the story of a young English Boy in South Africa. Highly acclaimed.
Spud – John van de Rust. A book set in a South African boarding school about a young boy. Very revealing about post colonial schoolboy life.
Rhino War is the latest thriller by Tony Park has written numerous books set in South Africa.
When the lion feeds was the first of the Courtney series by Wilbur Smith
The Game Ranger, the Knife, The lion and the Sheep. Stories about South Africa wildlife characters. David Bristow
The Covenant. James Michener. Very good account of History of South Africa told in a fictional tale.
Long walk to Freedom – The life history of Nelson Mandela
Doing time with Mandela – Story by Mandela’s prison warder Christo Brandt and the unique friendship they shared.
Whatever you do, don’t run – Peter Allison. Written in the tradition of Bill Bryson by a South African Guide
Londolozi – Cathedral of the Wild by Boyd Varty. Excellent account of the history of Londolozi
South Africa Music to get you in the mood
Ladysmith Black Mambazo – homeless Yvonne Chaka Chaka – Umqombothi
Johnny Clegg and Savuka – Asimbonanga
Miriam Makeba – the famous Click Song.
Botswana Novels
Zimbabwe and Zambia Books
When the Crocodile Eats the Sun & Mukiwa by Peter Godwin
Africa House by Christina Lamb
East Africa Books and references
Out of Africa by Izak Denisen a true classic and love story.
The birds of East Africa (Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi)
Wildlife of East Africa by Martin B Whithers
A field guide to the tracks and signs of Southern and East Africa by Chris and Tilde Stuart.
Born Free by Joy Adamson (set in Kenya)
My life with the Chimpanzees (Jane Goodall)
e-guide to birds of East Africa
e-guide to mammals of East Africa
East Africa Kids books
Owen and Mzee – the story of a remarkable friendship (Craig Hatcoff)
Bringing the rain to Kapiti Plain : A nandi tale by Verna Aardema
The Watcher: Jane Goodall’s life with the Chimps (Jeanette Winter)
Akimbo and the Elephants (Alexander McCall Smith)
Wangari’s Trees of Peace (Jeanette Winter)
