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 riverbanks; a million flamingos lay a pink planket 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. In This Guide: What do you want to see? Highlights and customized itineraries give you the top wildlife experiencesPlan your safai with practical advice from Lonely Planet's Africa expertsDiscover what's where and how to find it - indepth coverage of the major parks and reservesBe first to name-check a samango moneky with our essential wildlife-spotting guide