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  Alexandria by Jean-Yves Empereur

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  A pocket companion to the ancient city, still the largest in the Mediterranean. Written by a resident Egyptologist and archaeologist, it is profoundly knowledgeable on the art, architecture and history of the city.

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  Egypt by Footprint

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  A heavy but durable guide for the independent traveller on a mid-range budget. Contains plenty of practical information alongside good cultural and historical background.

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  Egypt by Eyewitness

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  The Eyewitness formula of photographs, bird's eye view graphics, excellent mapping and pithy description works particularly well with Egypt. It gives an overview of remarkable clarity that is highly recommended for planning. Those who value greater depth should look also to the Cadogan and Rough guides.

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  Egypt by Rough Guide

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  The pick of the practical guides, its wide ranging advice supplemented by well written and admirably comprehensive description of the sites.

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  The Nile by Insight

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  A vibrant, photographic guide to the Nile with good cultural and historical information and one of the only ones available to focus specifically on the river. More useful as a sightseer's companion than as a practical and logistical guide.

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  Cape Verde Islands by Bradt

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  A comprehensive guide to this Creole archipelago; exactly what you need to explore the volcanic slopes, musical culture and Caribbean-style sandy beaches. As with all Bradt guides there is an attention to detail that makes it stand out from the rest.

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  Birds of Western Africa by Field Guides

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  First comprehensive guide to the birds of western Africa; includes 148 colour plates, detailed maps and covers 1,306 different species. Extremely useful, compact edition for any birdwatcher.

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  West Africa by Lonely Planet

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  A comprehensive guide to western Africa includes a basic introduction to health, getting there and visas with a section on each country. Less detailed on regional culture and history than the single country guides but a cheaper, more compact alternative for the backpacker.

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  The Gambia and Senegal by Lonely Planet

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  Less detailed guide than the Bradt equivalent but good practical information and maps. Far more extensive than previous editions.

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  Mali by Bradt

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  The only English language guide to Mali but luckily it is reliable and informative with a good mix of practical, historical and cultural information.

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  Sierra Leone by Bradt

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  The only English language guide dedicated to Sierra Leone, but luckily it is extremely well-researched and very reliable.

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  Ghana by Bradt Guides

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  New edition of Philip Briggs' excellent practical guide to Ghana. It is the best source of general advice and he describes the country with well judged enthusiasm. Recommended.

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  Nigeria by Bradt

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  Reliably practical information on everything from the best hotels, restaurants and pharmacies, to how to avoid being scammed, combined with the best in-depth cultural and historical information. The only English-language guide to Nigeria on the market.

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  Niger by Bradt

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  The only English-language guide to this land locked West African country. The good news is that it's a Bradt guide: unfailingly reliable on practical information as well as often the most in-depth on cultural and historical background.

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  Cameroon by Bradt

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  Yet again Bradt is the only publisher to have released a guide to this lesser known West African country. As usual it is reliable and informative with a good mix of cultural, historical and practical information.

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  East African Wildlife by Bradt

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  Comprehensive, easy-to-read guide to the animals of Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda. As well as all the major animal groups, it contains a decent section for birdwatchers.

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  Birds of Eastern Africa by Collins

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  Features all 450 species found in Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Ethiopia and Somalia. No photographs but all the birds are illustrated. Also includes notes regarding bird song.

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  East Africa by Lonely Planet

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  The 8th edition of this reliable and broad-ranging guide includes information on Burundi, Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, Rwanda, Tanzania and Uganda. With 132 detailed maps and plenty of information on safari planning this is a handy and comprehensive guidebook.

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  Eritrea by Bradt

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  The only single-country guide available containing the most in-depth practical and cultural information.

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  Ethiopia Hightlights by Bradt

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  The most imformative guide to the country. The practical traveler's information is listed alongside colourful photographs of the selected sites.

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  Ethiopia

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  The best guidebook. Author Philip Briggs writes well, knows the country and now, 4 editions in, has a very solid guide we enjoyed using. Our pick over the Lonely Planet.

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  Architecture of the Tigre by Ruth Plant

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  A brilliantly knowledgeable guide to the architecture of Ethiopia and in particular its churches. Absolutely invaluable for any serious visitor to the country and only available through Daunt Books.

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  Somaliland by Bradt Guides

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  A new, thorough guide to this region in the Horn of Africa. This is the first guide to provide comprehensive and practical traveller's information about this recently autonomous region.

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  Ethiopia and Eritrea by Lonely Planet

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  Solid Lonely Planet fare; reliable and with an emphasis on practical detail. A perfectly good guide but having test driven them, we prefer the Bradt.

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  Kenya by Eyewitness

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  A richly illustrated guide highlighting the main urban and safari attractions. The extensive hotel and restaurant recommendations are for the more affluent traveller.