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Peter's Guide Books Great Self-drive Guide Books to the National Parks The most user friendly guide books around. Each page has a detailed map and every significant waypoint, e.g.

a waterhole, has a photo. On the photo I have identified the trees that you are looking at. Each waypoint also has the GPS co-ordinates; historical information; meaning of place names; water quality; borehole depth and any other useful information.

30/09/2026

During breeding season, female hornbills enter a hollow tree trunk and use mud, f***s, and fruit pulp to seal the entrance from inside. Leaving only a narrow slit, she stays trapped inside for up to three months while the male delivers all her food until the chicks are ready to hatch.

Peter's Guide Books covers practical birding facts and self-drive routes across South Africa's national parks.

The iconic red color of the Kgalagadi dunes comes from a thin layer of iron oxide coating the quartz sand grains. Where ...
28/09/2026

The iconic red color of the Kgalagadi dunes comes from a thin layer of iron oxide coating the quartz sand grains. Where water collects in the riverbeds, the iron leaches out, leaving the sand white or yellow.

Peter's Guide Books covers the facts behind the landmarks and landscapes on your next self-drive trip.

A buffalo's presence in the bush is about more than just size and strength. Understanding their complex social structure...
25/09/2026

A buffalo's presence in the bush is about more than just size and strength. Understanding their complex social structures and protective herd behaviour reveals why they are one of the most formidable species in the national park.

When you observe how a herd moves and communicates, the landscape begins to tell a deeper story. Peter's Guide Books helps you uncover these fascinating details, transforming a simple sighting into a genuine lesson in wildlife intelligence.

Discover how to read the bush and anticipate these remarkable animals on your next self-drive journey.

23/09/2026

Paved and gravel roads act as wildlife highways. Lions, leopards, and wild dogs regularly use them to move faster, stay quiet, and conserve vital energy instead of fighting through thick vegetation.

Get practical map details and self-drive tips with Peter's Guide Books.

Built in 1929, the Selby Huts were Kruger's first accommodation. Because camps had no fences at the time, each door had ...
21/09/2026

Built in 1929, the Selby Huts were Kruger's first accommodation. Because camps had no fences at the time, each door had a small peephole so guests could check for lions outside before opening the door.

Peter's Guide Books covers the practical details and history behind the landmarks across Kruger National Park.

Watching an ostrich lead its chicks across the landscape is a lesson in vigilance. These birds are not just fast, but in...
18/09/2026

Watching an ostrich lead its chicks across the landscape is a lesson in vigilance. These birds are not just fast, but incredibly observant, constantly scanning for predators to protect their vulnerable young.

Understanding these family dynamics transforms a simple sighting into a deeper appreciation for survival in the bushveld. When you know what to look for, the wilderness reveals its true stories.

Peter's Guide Books helps you uncover these fascinating behaviours on every self-drive adventure.

16/09/2026

The soft velvet down on an owl's wings absorbs sound waves while special fringed feathers muffle air currents. It gives them near-silent flight to ambush prey in total darkness.

Get straightforward facts and park maps for your next self-drive safari with Peter's Guide Books.

The transition between the Kalahari and the Lowveld is more than just a change in scenery. It is a shift in geology, flo...
14/09/2026

The transition between the Kalahari and the Lowveld is more than just a change in scenery. It is a shift in geology, flora and wildlife behaviour that dictates how species survive and thrive across these diverse landscapes.

Understanding these ecological boundaries allows you to anticipate what you will encounter on your journey. When you know why the landscape shifts, every kilometre of your self-drive adventure becomes a story of adaptation and survival.

Peter's Guide Books provides the insight needed to uncover these hidden connections, turning a scenic drive into a genuine exploration of South Africa's natural heritage.

White rhinos use their wide, square lips specifically to graze on short grasses, acting like natural lawnmowers across t...
11/09/2026

White rhinos use their wide, square lips specifically to graze on short grasses, acting like natural lawnmowers across the savannah. This distinct feeding behaviour shapes the entire grassland ecosystem they inhabit.

Understand the fascinating habits of these giants with Peter's Guide Books, your essential companion for every self-drive safari.

09/09/2026

The essential oils in wild sage act as a natural defense against insects and browsers. The moment a car tire clips a plant along the road, the scent hits your vehicle immediately.

Get practical route info and field guide details with Peter's Guide Books.

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Randburg

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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