Watch the sun set over the Niger at Mopti, where Malians trade fish for salt with the desert Tuareg, p403. Wake up to the tug of a trunk as elephants wander through your campsite in the Serengeti National Park, p770. Dig your oar quietly into the Okavago Delta as you drift towards a pride of lions lounging on the water's edge, p848. 24 authors, 49 countries, 1 delicious giant rat Covering more countries then any other Africa travel guide Feature chapter on Africa's development by veteran Africa journalist and best-selling author Michael Wrong Visit lonelyplanet.com for up-to-the-minute reviews, updates and traveler suggestions.