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The Rough Guide to Kenya
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World-renowned 'tell it like it is' travel guide, now with free eBook.
Discover Kenya with this comprehensive and entertaining travel guide, packed with practical information and honest recommendations by our independent experts. Whether you plan to climb Mount Kenya, go on a safari in the Maasai Mara or spot birds on Lake Baringo, The Rough Guide to Kenya will help you discover the best places to explore, eat, drink, shop and sleep along the way.
Features of this travel guide to Kenya:
- Detailed regional coverage: provides practical information for every kind of trip, from off-the-beaten-track adventures to chilled-out breaks in popular tourist areas
- Honest and independent reviews: written with Rough Guides' trademark blend of humour, honesty and expertise, our writers will help you make the most from your trip to Kenya
- Meticulous mapping: practical full-colour maps, with clearly numbered, colour-coded keys. Find your way around Nairobi, the Rift Valley and many more locations without needing to get online
- Fabulous full-colour photography: features inspirational colour photography, including capturing the inhabitants of Kenya's wildlife-filled national parks and vibrant Nairobi
- Time-saving itineraries: carefully planned routes will help inspire and inform your on-the-road experiences
- Things not to miss: Rough Guides' rundown of the best sights and top experiences to be found in Nairobi, the Central Highlands and the national parks and Mombasa highway
- Travel tips and info: packed with essential pre-departure information including getting around, accommodation, food and drink, health, the media, festivals, sports and outdoor activities, culture and etiquette, shopping and more
- Background information: comprehensive 'Contexts' chapter provides fascinating insights into Scotland with coverage of history, religion, ethnic groups, environment, wildlife and books, plus a handy language section and glossary
- The ultimate travel tool: download the free eBook to access all this from your phone or tablet
- Covers: Nairobi and around; the Central Highlands; the Rift Valley; Western Kenya; The national parks and Mombasa highway; The coast; The north
You may also be interested in: The Rough Guide to Tanzania, The Rough Guide to South Africa or The Rough Guide to Game Parks of South Africa
About Rough Guides: Rough Guides have been inspiring travellers for over 35 years, with over 30 million copies sold globally. Synonymous with practical travel tips, quality writing and a trustworthy 'tell it like it is' ethos, the Rough Guides list includes more than 260 travel guides to 120+ destinations, gift-books and phrasebooks.
Synopsis
This Kenya guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground. And this Kenya travel guidebook is printed on paper from responsible sources, and verified to meet the FSC's strict environmental and social standards.
This Kenya guidebook covers: Nairobi and around, The Central Highlands, Rift Valley, Western Kenya, The national parks and Mombasa Highway, The coast, The north.
Inside this Kenya travel book, you'll find:
- A wide range of sights - Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks
- Itinerary examples - created for different time frames or types of trip
- Practical information - how to get to Kenya, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more
- Author picks and things not to miss in Kenya - Mount Kenya, Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Thimlich Ohinga, Lake Baringo, starry nights, Lake Turkana Cultural festival, fresh coconuts, chameleons, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi National Park, coral reef, Warrior training
- Insider recommendations - tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots
- When to go to Kenya - high season, low season, climate information and festivals
- Where to go - a clear introduction to Kenya with key places and a handy overview
- Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences - regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs
- Places to eat, drink and stay - hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels
- Practical info at each site - hours of operation, websites, transit tips, charges
- Colour-coded mapping - with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife
- Background information for connoisseurs - history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversity
- Free download of the eBook - available after purchase of the printed guidebook to Kenya
- Fully updated post-COVID-19
The guide provides a comprehensive and rich selection of places to see and things to do in Kenya, as well as great planning tools. It's the perfect companion, both ahead of your trip and on the ground.