Action adventures: Mapstudio's Activity Atlas reviewed

Some people travel for relaxation, while others go for more vigorous pursuits. If you fall into the latter category or simply wish to sample some of Africa’s more lively offerings, don’t overlook MapStudio’s Activity Atlas: Southern Africa.

This specialised map book covers Southern Africa, most of the eastern coast to Uganda and Kenya and nearby islands Madagascar, Mauritius, Seychelles, Comoros and Réunion. It steers avid adventurers towards hiking options near the Zimbabwe Ruins, advises on the best ballooning over the Serengeti and suggests gorilla tracking in the Great Lakes region, to name but a few endeavours.

There are no distance indications on the maps, but there’s a distance table at the back and they’re tailored to basic tourist undertakings rather than being an exhaustive guide. We suggest you also pack a more detailed, larger-scale map of the exact area of your planned escapades.