Africa - Lonely Planet Read This First Author:Mary Fitzpatrick Planning a trip to Africa? Lonely Planet has been crossing the Sahara, cruising the Nile and climbing Mt Kilimanjaro for over 20 years - our know-how will help you get the most out of your travels. — Advice on getting the ticket to suit you, organising visas on the hop and what to do if your passport gets stolen, how to find the perfect traveling... more » companion, tips on managing your travel budget, full-colour country maps with itineraries to suit three days, 30 days or three months, snap-shot profiles of 39 countries in the region, including all the highlights you won't want to miss, essential health warnings and everything you need to know about vaccinations.« less