Containing 146 stunning color photos, Animals of the Serengeti is a remarkable look at the mammals and reptiles most likely to be encountered in the world-famous Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Crater. With an eye-catching layout, accessible text, and easy-to-use format, this detailed photographic guide includes 89 species of mammal and reptile. Useful 鈥淭op Tips鈥濃攕hared by local Tanzanian guides that work in the region鈥攑rovide visitors with insights into behavioral habits and how to locate specific animals. Filled with vivid anecdotes, Animals of the Serengeti will enable any safari traveler to identify the area’s wildlife with ease.
- Covers the 89 species likely to be encountered in Tanzania鈥檚 Serengeti National Park and Ngorongoro Conservation Area
- Features male and female variations
- Accessible text aimed at safari visitors of all levels
Since 2008, Adam Scott Kennedy and Vicki Kennedy have managed remote luxury safari camps in Tanzania and Kenya and now operate as private safari guides, specializing in photographic and wildlife safaris in East Africa. Information on their tours and stock image library can be found at www.rawnaturephoto.com. They are the coauthors of Animals of the Masai Mara (Princeton WILDGuides).
"The book is uniquely peppered with anecdotes and tips from six local safari guides working in the region. This human touch is a nice feature, and it's likely you'll come across one of the 'Big 6' on safari in the region. . . . Animals of the Serengeti is an accessible and attractive photographic field guide, appropriate for the wildlife enthusiast who is looking for more than simply not going on safari empty handed."鈥擠erek Kverno, Birding in Tanzania
"Essential book if you are heading for the Serengeti. . . . Excellent."鈥擠erek Moore, Derek Bird Brain
"Animals of the Serengeti: And Ngorongoro Conservation Area by Adam Scott Kennedy and Vicki Kennedy is an easy-to-use guidebook that is also very readable. . . . The book is lightweight with each page filled with pictures and brief scientific explanations for each animal. Still, what I find most intriguing about the book, which I also think you will also enjoy, is the incorporation of short first-hand stories told by local guides. . . . A great read."鈥擥abriel Thoumi, MongaBay.com
"It's an indispensible companion for anyone thinking of making a visit to the region, to enhance your overall experience of the wildlife to be found there and inform you about the characteristics and behaviors that you will observe."鈥Wild Travel Magazine
"A colorful, easy-to-read overview of the fascinating animals to be found on safari in Tanzania."鈥Library Journal
"Filled with vivid anecdotes, Animals of the Serengeti will enable any safari traveler to identify the area's wildlife with ease."鈥BASE
"Animals of the Serengeti is an accessible and attractive photographic field guide, appropriate for the wildlife enthusiast who is looking for more than simply not going on safari empty handed."鈥Birding Tanzania Blog
"These two guides are keys to prepare you for your journey, whether it is an actual safari or an imaginary one from the comfort of your home."鈥擠an R. Kunkle, Wildlife Activist