Reviews
African Safari Journal & Field Guide
A wildlife safari to Africa is a transformational experience, too precious to leave to chance. The African Safari Journal & Field Guide is an extraordinarily valuable, compact resource that’s a must-have on safari. It will help ensure you record your richest experiences on safari so you never forget the trip of a lifetime.
Patrick Bergin, CEO for the African Wildlife Foundation
African Safari Journal & Field Guide
With expanded and updated color illustrations on everything from trees and fish to eagles and rhinos, there is no single publication available that compiles all of the truly important information one needs to prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa like the African Safari Journal & Field Guide. As someone who has been privileged to travel to that magnificent continent over 40 times, I can say without hesitation that this book is an invaluable guide to anyone planning to experience the infinite beauty and wonder of this incredible destination. Its easy-to-read style and wide variety of information make it a “must have” for anyone on safari.
Ron Magill, Zoo Communications and Media Relations Director, Zoo Miami
African Safari Journal & Field Guide
I’ve commented on Mark’s book, the African Safari Journal & Field Guide, a few years in a row now but each time the information gets better and even more invaluable, both to the first time safari goer and the expert. I recently referred to it for an expedition I was planning for National Geographic, and could not have been more satisfied! Mark possesses an innate understanding of people and what they most want to know prior to embarking on safari. His books facilitate the best possible experience, preparing you to manage your expectations and opening you to the magic that is Africa.
Dereck Joubert, Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic Society, Conservationist, Filmmaker
African Safari Journal & Field Guide
Journeying to Africa and experiencing the wonders of a safari was, for me, a lifelong dream made possible through the Africa Adventure Company. Having Mark Nolting’s African Safari Journal & Field Guide with me the whole time was like bringing Mr. Nolting’s decades of experience and almost impossibly extensive knowledge of the continent with me on my trip. As a resource, an in-the-field guide, and a travel journal, it was a constant companion on my solo journey through Southern Africa. It’s probably the most thorough source of information out there, and an invaluable safari tool, which I turned to regularly while there, and still do, when I want to remember the details of my African adventure.
Pamela Jacobs, Freelance writer and Founder/Editor-in-Chief of www.sologirltravel.com
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries Africa exerts a bewitching pull for those of us who cherish authentic, life-changing experiences. The continent is dazzlingly difficult to plan for and navigate. Mark Nolting's book is a crisp, clear, deeply knowledgeable overview of what you need to know about Africa's wildlife landscape. I was born in Africa. I have traveled it. This book is key intelligence for anyone considering a step into its exotic embrace.
Keith Bellows, VP/Editor in Chief, National Geographic Traveler
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
"Mark’s book is an excellent tool to help you plan and make the most of a safari. I’ve been in Africa over 25 years and I still turn to Mark’s book as a valuable resource for travel planning to the continent’s greatest safari destinations."Patrick Bergin, CEO for African Wildlife Foundation
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
"There is no single publication available that compiles all of the truly important information one needs to prepare for a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa like Africa’s Top Wildlife Countries. As someone who has been privileged to travel to that magnificent continent over 40 times, I can say without hesitation that this book is an invaluable guide to anyone planning to experience the infinite beauty and wonder of this incredible destination. Don’t go on safari without reading this book first!”Ron Magill, Communications Media Miami Metrozoo
African Safari Journal
African Safari Journal
Mark Nolting has done it again! Clearing out the clutter from the safari experience, making sense of what is good and what is bad, getting prepared once you have decided are all often overlooked and sometimes overwhelming aspects of the safari. Thanks to African Safari Journal it's all done for you, and all that is left is to engulf yourself in our continent's pleasures.Dereck Jouber, Explorer in Residence at the National Geographic Society Conservationist, Filmmaker
African Safari Journal
If Africa's Top Wildlife Countries is the first book to grab when planning your safari, then the African Safari Journal is the first book to grab when you're headed to the airport to go on your safari! Nolting has got you covered from planning your safari, to living it, and reliving it again through the notes in your own personal safari journal. Packed full of information, maps, hundreds of color illustrations, and space for your own notes, it's the only book you'll ever need while on safari!
Gene Eckhart, Professional photographer; Author of "Mountain Gorillas: Biology, Conservation and Coexistence"
African Safari Journal
African Safari Journal
Mark Nolting's African Safari Journal has accompanied our family on each of our sojourns to Africa. Incorporating an abbreviated guide to the African bush, a planner and a personal journal in a compact format, the African Safari Journal has been an indispensable tool accompanying our travels. Upon return, it remains a keepsake of treasured memories and mementos secreted within its pages.Terri Williams - Jakway, White Bear Lake, MN
African Safari Journal
African Safari Journal
I refer to the African Safari Journal while I'm on my journey on a daily basis. I use it for reference as well as to keep track of all I've seen, felt, photographed...all my thoughts and activities in one place. I find it to be a handy reference when I return home and arrange my photos and share my experiences with family and friends. I've even referred friends to Mark to travel to particular places after reviewing my African Safari Journals...I keep a new one for each trip...along with my photo albums. The journal is just one of the many advantages of traveling with the very client-oriented Africa Adventure Company!!Abby Laza, Jamesville, NY
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
"This has to be the most thorough, thoughtfully created, expertly written guidebook on the region. It includes everything that every type of traveler wants and needs to know…With Mark Nolting’s guidebook, there are no questions left unanswered, and no subjects unexplored. Mr. Nolting really is the leading expert on African travel, and he captures the nuances, details, facts, figures, and images of South Africa so perfectly here. Reading this brought me right back to my life-changing journey through Southern Africa, as planned by the Africa Adventure Company, and made me eager to return."Pamela Jacobs, Former Editor-In-Chief of NY Resident Magazine
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
"An incredible resource for anyone looking to experience the magic of an African safari. From in-depth descriptions of Africa's national parks and must-do activities to the perfect time of year for animal viewing, the information provided is clear and concise. A wonderful guide to help anyone plan the trip of a lifetime."LISA LOVERRO, AFRICA AND MIDDLE EAST CORRESPONDENT FOR JAX FAX TRAVEL MARKETING MAGAZINE
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries was my key reference book ten years ago when I first started traveling in Africa. It was a first rate, no nonsense resource then and it just keeps getting better with each edition. The book contains detailed information about each country and what it offers; it is content rich and very well organized, making it very easy to use a planning guide. Nolting's book covers all the things that matter most when traveling to Africa; where to go, when are the best times, what will you see, what activities are available in each country. Everything you need to know to plan your African Safari is covered in this fantastic book!Gene Eckhart, Professional photographer Author of "Mountain Gorillas: Biology, Conservation and Coexistence"
African Safari Journal
African Safari Journal
As someone who has visited Africa over 40 times, I can say without hesitation that the African Safari Journal is the best single resource one can have with them on what is sure to be an adventure of a lifetime.
Its easy-to-read style and wide variety of information make it a "must have" for anyone on safari!Ron Magill, Communications & Media Miami Metro Zoo, Miami, FL
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
Africa's Top Wildlife Countries
"We’ve reached a time when safaris need to be equal parts discovery and enjoyment, wonder and excitement but also responsible and contributing to conservation, communities and making the planet better, or we will lose the very resource tourism depends on. Choosing just the right blend is difficult. Thankfully you have a great guide in the form of Mark’s book. He understands quality and the excitement of Africa visited for the first time or once again. It is after all the place that philosophers and poets have gone to find inspiration."DERECK JOUBERT, EXPLORER IN RESIDENCE AT THE NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOCIETY, CONSERVATIONIST, FILMMAKER
African Safari Journal
African Safari Journal
We found the African Safari Journal to be an invaluable tool. When we left home, we had no appreciation for how many animals, or how many different kinds of animals we would see. Each night we would record our adventure and learn more about what we had seen. When we got home, it was a great tool to recreate our journey and make a scrapbook to share with our friends.Bob and Denise Blackney, Upland, CA
African Safari Journal
African Safari Journal
Initially I intended to use the African Safari Journal as something to simply wrap up as a Christmas present for my children prior to our trip in July. As it turned out, I probably enjoyed the book even more than the kids and refer to it frequently at our travel agency. It was a wealth of information prior to our departure and during our trip. I loved having the maps and a place to take notes. The animal illustrations with descriptions and check-list in the back are terrific.Anntut Wiler, West Nashville, TN
African Safari Journal
African Safari Journal
We observed a family using the African Safari Journal at an airport. We asked to see it and were impressed at the amount of useful information your company provided in the Journal. We followed up and began planning our next trip with The Africa Adventure Company. Your company provided us with such a unique trip, tailored specifically to our interests.Susie and Jim Doyle, Tacoma, WA