There are a zillion books (and nearly as many films) about East Africa. If you're planning a safari, start learning about the places you'll visit now. The region's history, wildlife, tribes and cultures are rich and complex. Even a small amount of background reading and research will help you make sense of the kaleidoscope of facts and impressions that await you. Here you can find maps of your safari route; travel guides and handbooks on the mammals and birdlife of Africa (anything by Richard Estes, Dale Zimmerman or Don Turner will be valuable); coffee table books; travelers' accounts; natural and political history; fiction; films and television programs; books on East African tribes; and children's books.