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The Lonely Planet 'East Africa' Travel Guide Book shows you all that awaits you in one of Africa's most enticing corners. Gentle gorillas, stampeding wildebeest, snow-capped peaks, paradise beaches and amazing tribal cultures are there to see.

Coverage includes: Planning chapters, Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Rwanda, Burundi, Understand and Survival chapters.

• Clear, easy-to-use maps and inspirational photos
• Safaris feature and comprehensive planning tools
• Easy-to-read layout and at-a-glance practical info
• 688 pages, 123 maps
• Dimensions: 128mm x 197mm
• Weight: (0.54kg) (1.19lb)