Get up close and personal with Southern Africa's amazing wildlife with this all-in-one safari guide.

Cheetah and springbok race in a 100km/hour sprint to the death in the Kalahari; a vast grey mass of elephants surround you on their way to the riverbank; a million flamingos lay a pink blanket over the mudflats. Whether you're on a top-shelf luxury safari or going it alone in a rented minivan, prepare for the wildlife experience of your life. This guide covers South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Malawi and Zambia.

• What do you want to see? Highlights and customised itineraries give you the top wildlife experiences
• Plan your safari with practical advice from Lonely Planet's Africa experts
• Discover what's where and how to find it ? indepth coverage of the major parks and reserves
• Be first to name-check a samango monkey with our essential wildlife-spotting guide