As political tension relaxes, wildlife enthusiasts & curious tourists are returning to Zimbabwe. With some of the finest national parks in Africa, the country is blessed with stunning landscapes & an abundance of wildlife. The mighty Zambezi River offers adventure holidays, & Victoria Falls will leave visitors breathless, while the range of birdlife draws enthusiasts year-round. Game viewing in some of Africa's greatest national parks is a rewarding experience & this guide offers in-depth information on the facilities, advice on itinerary planning as well as how to select a safari. Accommodation is covered with up-to-date information on everything from luxury safari camps to budget stays for younger travellers who arrive overl&, heading for the fast flowing waters of the Zambezi gorge. ...

This new third edition of Bradt`s Zimbabwe remains the most authoritative & trusted guide available, written in an engaging & entertaining style by an expert author who has been visitng Zimbabwe annually for nearly 30 years & now spends six months of each year there. In this new thoroughly revised edition, Paul Murray brings a particular focus for those wanting to travel independently as well as visitors on organised tours. Game viewing in some of Africa`s greatest national parks is a rewarding experience & this guide offers in-depth information on the facilities, advice on itinerary planning as well as how to select a safari. Accommodation is covered with up-to-date information on everything from luxury safari camps to budget stays for younger travellers who arrive overl&, heading for the fast flowing waters of the Zambezi gorge. There are also details of en-route accommodation not found in other guides following a complete countrywide review of all destinations that are key to independent travellers, making this by far the most up-to-date guidebook to Zimbabwe on the market. As political tension relaxes, wildlife enthusiasts & curious tourists are returning to Zimbabwe, a country which not so long ago was southern Africa`s premier tourist destination, with some of the finest national parks in Africa, stunning landscapes & an abundance of wildlife. The mighty Zambezi River offers adventure holidays, & Victoria Falls will leave visitors breathless, while the range of birdlife draws enthusiasts year-round. ...

Zimbabwe in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. * Please note:* the series is gradually being revised, reverting to its previous style of ” Handbooks”, published in a hardback format. ...

Zimbabwe at 1:1, 200, 000 on an indexed road map from Map Studio, with good presentation of the country’s topography, GPS waypoints for important road junctions, locations of filling stations, plus a large street plan of central Harare, The main map presents the network of roads & tracks, marking locations of borders crossings & petrol stations, & giving driving distances on main routes. Numerous GPS waypoints are provided for larger settlements or important road junctions. The map also shows the railway lines, local airfields, & internal administrative boundaries with names of the provinces. Symbols indicate locations with different types of tourist accommodation including campsites, medical facilities, & various points of interest. Topography is presented by altitude colouring & national parks/safari areas are highlighted. In addition of GPS waypoints, latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1ºn intervals. The index is next to the map.A large inset shows central Harare highlighting main traffic routes & selected places of interest including embassies, etc. ...

Zimbabwe’s national parks & tourist areas presented on separate panels, annotated with GPS coordinates for important locations, entry gates, accommodation facilities, viewpoints, etc. Scales which vary according to the size of the park are clearly marked on each panel.A small overview map of Zimbabwe shows the location of each area covered by an individual panel which presents the road network to & within each park, indicating tarred & unsurfaced roads & 4x 4 seasonal tracks. Driving distances are shown on most routes & entry gates are marked, indicating where appropriate permit requirements. Where useful, important road junctions are annotated with their GPS waypoints & the panels also have latitude & longitude lines. Symbols show locations of petrol stations, hotels/lodges/chalets, campsites, animal viewing points, & other places of interest. The map covers: Zambezi NP with Victoria Falls, Mana Pools NP, Hwange NP, Gonarezhou NP, Kazuma Pan NP, Hurungwe & Charara Safari areas, Matusadona NP, Lake Kyle Recreational Park, Chizarira NP, Matobo NP, & Nyanga NP. All information is in English. ...

One of the titles in a series of topographic maps covering much of north-west Africa, produced as part of the IMW* project in 1960’s. Each map covers an area spanning 6° in longitude & 4° in latitude. There is some variation in colouring & the depiction of terrain, but hill-shading, spot heights & contours are used to show the general relief. Additional graphics show features such as dunes, rock outcrops, cliffs, sand areas, escarpments, marshes, seasonal lakes & watercourses, & areas liable to flooding. Bathymetric contours are also included. Communications detail

Includes:: roads, major trails & railways, although there is some inconsistency in colouring & the extent of classification, e.g. not all maps distinguish seasonal roads. On most maps intermediate road distances are indicated on main routes. Symbols show airports, mosques, mines, oil & gas fields, lighthouses, ruins & significant isolated buildings. Administrative boundaries are marked & latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1° intervals, with further margin ticks at 1’ intervals. The map legend is in French only on some sheets, & in English & French on others.* The International Map of the World was a project conceived in the early 20th century to compile a world map series at 1:1, 000, 000 through the efforts of participating nations. The value of the program has declined since 1970 & the IMW is no longer regarded as an active international series.

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Zingaro & Monte Cofano Nature Reserves on the north western-coast of Sicily between Palermo & Trapani on a detailed, GPS compatible map at 1:25, 000 from LAC in their Globalmap imprint. Topography of this interesting area is very well presented by contours at 25m intervals, enhanced by shading & graphic relief, plus colouring to show shrub land & forests. The map shows the network of local roads & mule tracks, & highlights footpaths within the two nature reserves. Symbols indicate various places of interest including typical local villages, churches & towers, museum, archaeological sites, beaches, etc. The map has a 2-km UTM grid & latitude/longitude margin ticks at intervals of 5’. Map legend

Includes:: English.

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The world’s best-selling book on mountain bike maintenance & repair is ” Zinn & the Art of Mountain Bike Maintenance”. This smartly organized & clearly illustrated guide—now in two colors for easier reference—can make a bike mechanic out of anyone. Lennard Zinn’s expert advice makes quick work of mountain bike repair. Newcomers & experienced mechanics alike will benefit from the hundreds of illustrations, the exploded views of how components go together, & Zinn’s practical, time-saving tips. Zinn’s friendly advice & years of experience make tackling even the most daunting task fun & easy. All the latest high-tech equipment is covered in this new edition, but Zinn does not neglect older bikes. Indeed, no matter what mountain bike you may have in your garage, chances are you’ll find it, & the way to fix it, in these pages. ...

” Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance” is the world`s best-selling guide to bicycle repair & maintenance. From basic repairs like how to fix a flat tyre to advanced overhauls of drivetrains & brakes, Lennard Zinn`s clearly illustrated guide makes every bicycle repair & maintenance job easy for everyone. Zinn`s friendly step-by-step guide explains the tools you`ll need & how to know you`ve done the job right. The two-colour interior is easy to read-even in a dimly-lit garage or workshop. Hundreds of h&-drawn illustrations & exploded parts diagrams show just the right level of detail to lead you through every bicycle repair task. This smartly organised guide shows how to repair new & old bicycles from top to bottom. In 508 pages, Zinn`s guide

Includes:: simple instructions for hundreds of bike maintenance & repair jobs: basics: how to fix a flat tyre, lube a bicycle chain, adjust the brakes; emergency repairs: how to fix a broken chain, tighten loose spokes, handle bent shifters; easy shifting: how to clean, lube, & adjust shifters & cables for smooth shifting; wheels: how to install a new tyre, change a cassette, true a wheel, replace broken spokes, build your own wheels; installation: how to install new pedals, chains & chain rings, saddles, handlebars, stems, headsets, forks; new tech: how to maintain 11-speed, electronic shifters, hydraulic road brakes; cyclocross: how to set up a `cross bike for racing, select the right components, & make quick repairs; &, troubleshooting: how to figure out what`s wrong with any bike & fix it. ” Zinn & the Art of Road Bike Maintenance” makes bicycle repair & maintenance easy, quick, affordable & fun. With Zinn at your side, you`ll know how to keep your bicycling running smoothly for years.

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Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks in the Countries & Regions series from Lonely Planet, market-leading comprehensive guides aimed at independent travellers & serving a large range of international destinations. Frank & informal in style, the guides explore an extensive range of sights, activities, accommodation, restaurants & nightlife & are designed for practical use while travelling on the road. Written & researched by a team of experts, each book is independent in its recommendations & suggestions, often offering individual takes on individual destinations. Widely recognised for their reliability, each Lonely Planet country & region guide has the same layout. Introductory sections profile the destination with individual chapters on particular highlights, getting started, (including when to go) itineraries, history, culture, arts, food & drink & the environment. Each guide is organised geographically by region, with individual sections detailing an extensive range of sights, places of interest, attractions, restaurants, nightlife, accommodation & any local activities. The guides have detailed explanations of historical context where relevant. There is also practical guidance on ...