MZANZI TRAVEL - ISSUE 2

mining companies round the world. He has co-authored several
technical publications and the popular Geological Journeys – A
traveller’s guide to South Africa’s rocks and landforms. A Fellow
of the Geological Society of SA, he is active on its Geoheritage
Committee. He is also a qualified National tourist guide.
FAMILY WALKS IN
CAPE TOWN-
30 easy routes in the city and
surrounds
ISBN: 978-1-9282-1314-7
RRP R160.00
Chapman’s Peak, Howick Falls, Walter Sisulu National Botanical
Gardens, Mapungubwe, Tswaing Meteorite Crater and the
Fraserburg Fossil Surface.
Each site is unpacked to reveal:
• key features
• geological heritage
• landscape and rock formations
• topics of local or historical interest
• things to see and do at the site and in the surrounding
area.
Maps and GPS pointers make the sites easy to find, and some
of the more complicated features are explained by means
of simplified diagrams. Nearly 1,000 colour images illustrate
South Africa’s remarkable geology and bring the topic vividly
to life, making the book suitable for armchair travel too.
THE AUTHOR
Gavin Whitfield graduated with honours in geology and later
completed an MSc in kimberlite studies. He has worked in
geological research and done mineral exploration with top
THE BOOK
For families who enjoy the outdoors
and who relish the beauty of the Cape
Town environment, this book details
30 short walks in the Peninsula,
grouped into five broad areas: Central
Cape Town, Atlantic Seaboard, South
Peninsula, Southern Suburbs and
Northern Suburbs.
Richly illustrated with photographs,
each route offers:
• Illustrated full-colour route map
• Detailed route description
• Directions to the start
• Approximate distance of route, time needed, and effort
required
• Indication of pram-, wheelchair- or dog-friendly routes
• Points of interest and ideas for fun and relaxing activities
Accessible, informative and ideal for families of all sizes and
ages, from the very young to the very old, this book will be
valued by Cape Town residents and visitors alike.
THE AUTHOR
Tim Lundy is an accredited mountain guide and a volunteer
with the Wilderness Search and Rescue unit. Together with
his father and legendary hiking author, Mike Lundy, Tim has
helped establish many local hikes and walks. His favourite
walks are those he does with his young daughter along the
same trails he discovered as a child with his father.
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