About this book
The Rough Guide to Kenya has been the most authoritative guide to the country since it was first published in 1987. The fully revised, full-colour 11th edition covers the country in fine detail. Learn how to cope with and enjoy Nairobi; visit the Maasai Mara without the crowds; explore lesser-known parks and conservancies; and make the most of the Indian Ocean coast. A wealth of practical information covers the highways and byways, supported by the most thoroughly researched and reliable background coverage available. Go on safari in Tsavo East, Amboseli, Samburu Reserve and Meru National Park. Explore Rift Valley lakes, Mount Kenya, the Kakamega Forest and the Shimba Hills. Enjoy the Indian Ocean - not just at Diani Beach, Mombasa and Watamu, but also at Msambweni, Tiwi and Kilifi. Stop off in Machakos, Nanyuki and Kisumu and visit local markets, museums and wildlife sanctuaries.
Whether you're visiting for a safari and beach holiday or embarking on a longer stay, The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate travel guide.
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Table of contents
- Contents 3
- INTRODUCTION 4
- Where to go 4
- When to go 8
- Author picks 11
- Things not to miss 12
- Itineraries 20
- Wildlife 24
- BASICS 46
- Getting there 47
- Getting around 51
- Accommodation 58
- Food and drink 62
- Health 64
- The media 68
- Public holidays and festivals 68
- Entertainment and sport 69
- Outdoor activities 71
- National parks and reserves 73
- Safaris 78
- Crafts and shopping 80
- Culture and etiquette 81
- Crime and safety 83
- Travel essentials 86
- THE GUIDE 96
- 1 Nairobi and around 96
- 2 The Central Highlands 156
- 3 The Rift Valley 200
- 4 Western Kenya 248
- 5 The national parks and Mombasa highway 310
- 6 The coast 386
- 7 The north 500
- CONTEXTS 554
- History 555
- Music 580
- Books 593
- Language 599
- SMALL PRINT & INDEX 609
