African Safari Field Guide, 8th Edition
by Mark Nolting, completely revised and updated, 2024
The African Safari Field Guide is the perfect book to take on safari because it is a wildlife identification guide with more than 400 color illustrations, phrase book (5 languages), planning tips, safari diary, map directory and comprehensive wildlife checklist, all in one!
And because many safariers have strict baggage limits, this 6-BOOKS-IN-ONE journal becomes even more valuable because it features all the information a traveler to Africa is going to need. It puts key safari information at the reader’s fingertips and allows them to record unforgettable memories of their African adventure.
The African Safari Field Guide includes the following valuable features that help to make the reader an instant authority while on safari:
- How to prepare for your safari adventures
- Detailed maps of countries, topography, and climate zones of Africa
- Illustrations of 6 vegetation zones
- Temperature and Rainfall Chart
- Safari Tips
- Safari Glossary
- Photographic tips
- World Heritage sites
- Over 450 COLOR illustrations and detailed descriptions of mammals, reptiles, birds, insects, and trees for easy identification
- The most comprehensive checklists of mammals and birds for recording sightings in reserves
- Constellation maps of the Southern Hemisphere and a stargazers guide
- Swahili, Tswana, Shona, Zulu and French words with phrases and mammal names with phonetics
- Glossary of safari terms
- Suggested reading list
- 29 journal pages to record their personal safari experiences
- Spiral bound for easy use
Press Release
Global Travel Publishers Announces the African Safari Journal & Field Guide
Contact: Sarah Taylor, Global Travel Publishers
Email: info@globaltravelpublishers.com Tel: (954) 491-8877
New York, NY – August 2025 -Global Travel Publishers Announces the launch of the 8th edition of Mark Nolting’s African Safari Field Guide. Available through Amazon, Barnes & Noble and others, the handy book is a wildlife guide, journal, language guide, map and resources directory all in one. The newest of Mark Nolting’s guidebooks, the African Safari Journal & Field Guide is a comprehensive, compact travel companion for Africa enthusiasts. www.globaltravelpublishers.com
The African Safari Field Guide features detailed information including a color illustrated guide, checklist, and journal pages for safari-goers to record their experiences for future reference. Included are color illustrations to the 122 mammals, 258 birds, 28 reptiles, 8 frogs, 33 fish, 27 trees and 11 ecosystems readers are most likely to see on safari. With 12 color maps and 29 blank journal pages, readers will be able to record their safari memories and gain a thorough understanding of the African continent.
As a consummate explorer and researcher, Mark Nolting’s expertise is the result of over 40 years of adventuring and study. In addition to the African Safari Field Guide, Mark previously authored the comprehensive Africa’s Top Wildlife Countries series and heads the award-winning Africa Adventure Company with his wife, Alison Nolting. Born and raised in Zimbabwe, Alison managed safari camps before joining Mark to lead their team of experienced Africa travel consultants.
The Africa Adventure Company is dedicated to curating trips of a lifetime and uncovering Africa’s best kept secrets. The Africa Adventure Company’s first-hand knowledge of Africa and wildlife permits them to offer highly personalized trip planning and advice. Well-known for delivering expert safari guidance, the Africa Adventure Company presents the African Safari Field Guide to share with all Mark Nolting’s vast expertise and passion for Africa.
About Africa Adventure Company
The Africa Adventure Company is an award-winning travel outfitter and leading Africa specialist known for its extensive portfolio of more than 75 safari trips to over 14 African countries. They pride themselves on planning personalized safaris of a lifetime with a commitment to sustainable tourism and eco conservation, while promoting camps that are symbiotic with nature and the community and offering exquisite game viewing with top notch guides. For more information about Africa Adventure Company, visit their website at www.africa-adventure.com or call 1 (800) 882-9453.
