Below is a list of general books that apply to most of our courses. Purchasing all the books listed below is not expected. The camp has a library with a copy of each book but if shared amongst learners, they may often be inaccessible.  Should you want to purchase your own books, we recommend you purchase at least your own bird book, tree book and mammal book.  That way you can refer to them on drives or in camp without having to wait to use the library copy. 

We also recommend that you purchase the FGASA Level 1 Manual regardless of whether you are writing the FGASA exams for a career as a Field Guide. It contains much detailed information you will need for your 28 day Field Guide Course tests and exams. 

• Sasol Birds of Southern Africa – Ian Sinclair; Phil Hockey; Warwick Tarboton
• The Wildlife of Southern Africa: A Field Guide to the Animals and Plants of the Region - Vincent Carruthers
• The Behaviour Guide to African Mammals - Richard Estes
• Game Ranger in your Backpack – Megan Emmet and Sean Patrick
• Field Guide to Trees of Southern Africa - Braam van Wyk & Piet van Wyk
• Field Guide to Insects of South Africa - Picker, Griffiths, Weaving
• Starwatching: a Southern Hemisphere Guide to the Galaxy - Anthony Fairall
• A Complete Guide to Reptiles of Southern Africa – Johan Marais & Alexander
• Guide to Grasses of Southern Africa - Frits Van Oudtshoorn
• Tracks of Southern Africa - Louis  Liebenberg
• Mammal Guide - Burger Cillie
• FGASA Level 1 Manual (if you are doing the Level 1 Course) - Grant Hine
• FGASA Trails Guide Manual (if you are doing the Trails Guide Course) – Grant Hine

Note: Books are available at:

www.fgasa.org.za    (FGASA members only)

www.amazon.com

www.kalahari.net

Recommended books for our Professional Year Course – click here
Recommended books that are Botswana specific – click here
Recommended books that are Kenya specific – click here