Field Guides

Paradise Under Pressure - An illustrated first edition exploring the extraordinary landscapes, wildlife and environmental challenges of Maputaland, including St Lucia, Kosi Bay, Sodwana Bay and Lake Sibaya. Alan Mountain examines the…

The Southern African Tortoise Book - A comprehensive revised and expanded guide to the tortoises, terrapins and turtles of southern Africa by Richard C. Boycott and Ortwin Bourquin. An excellent specialist reference…

Birds of Africa South of the Sahara - A comprehensive 2003 African bird field guide by Ian Sinclair and Peter Ryan, covering approximately 2,105 species with more than 3,000 illustrations across 359…

A Lifelong Devotion to South Africa’s Birds and Beasts - A fascinating illustrated biography of pioneering South African ornithologist and zoologist Austin Roberts, written by C. K. (Bob) Brain. An excellent collectible…

Elephant Footprints - A beautifully illustrated photographic journal celebrating the elephants, landscapes and conservation history of Addo Elephant National Park, personally signed and inscribed by the author.

Oryx Rally in die Namib - A signed first edition of Niek van Zyl's engaging Afrikaans hunting stories set in the Namib Desert, celebrating the pursuit of the iconic gemsbok and the…

Fillets of Plaice - A charming collection of humorous wildlife and travel essays by renowned naturalist Gerald Durrell, presented in a very good 1972 Collins hardcover with original dust jacket.

Fillets of Plaice - A delightful collection of witty and engaging wildlife adventures by celebrated naturalist Gerald Durrell. Filled with humorous anecdotes, memorable animal encounters and vivid travel experiences, this classic Collins…

Management and Control of Invasive Alien Plants in KwaZulu-Natal: A Field Guide is a practical and highly useful reference for conservationists, environmental practitioners, farmers, gardeners, students, and anyone involved in biodiversity management…

Trees of the Kruger National Park - The definitive photographic field guide to the indigenous trees of the Kruger National Park, featuring over 800 colour photographs for easy identification by visitors, botanists…

Common Veld and Pasture Grasses of Natal - A respected South African botanical reference on the identification, ecology and grazing value of Natal's common veld and pasture grasses, written by leading University…

Namaqualand: South African Wild Flower Guide 1 - An authoritative and beautifully illustrated field guide to the magnificent wildflowers of Namaqualand, featuring expert text and superb colour photography for plant identification and…

Birds of Eastern Africa - A trusted Collins field guide to the birds of Eastern Africa, featuring superb colour illustrations and concise identification notes—an essential companion for birdwatchers, travellers and naturalists.

The Elephant's Secret Sense - A compelling account of groundbreaking research into the hidden world of African elephants, revealing their extraordinary communication, intelligence and social lives.

Don't Run, Whatever You Do - A bestselling and humorous memoir from safari guide Peter Allison, filled with unforgettable wildlife encounters, African adventure and fascinating insights into life in the bush.

A very good 1977 edition of Smith's Sea Fishes by J. L. B. Smith, complete with its original dust jacket and an essential reference for collectors of Africana, marine biology and natural…

The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa - A desirable 1961 revised edition of J. L. B. Smith's classic work on the marine fishes of Southern Africa, an enduring reference for collectors of…

The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa - A 1953 revised edition of J. L. B. Smith's classic work on the marine fishes of Southern Africa, an important reference sought after by collectors…

The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa - An early 1950 edition of J. L. B. Smith's classic work on the marine fishes of Southern Africa, highly sought after by collectors of Africana,…

A highly collectible 1949 first edition of J. L. B. Smith's classic The Sea Fishes of Southern Africa, one of the most important works on Southern African marine life and a cornerstone…