Insight Guide East African Wildlife

by Insight Guides

• ISBN13: 9789812349422
• ISBN10: 9812349421
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2003-11-01
• Publisher: Insight Guides

Summary

Insight Guides, the world's largest visual travel guide series, in association with Discovery Channel, the world's premier source of nonfiction entertainment, provides more insight than ever. From the most popular resort cities to the most exotic villages, Insight Guides capture the unique character of each culture with an insider's perspective. Inside every Insight Guide you'll find:.Evocative, full-colour photography on every page.Cross-referenced, full-colour maps throughout.A brief introduction including a historical timeline .Lively, essays by local writers on the culture, history, and people.Expert evaluations on the sights really worth seeing.Special features spotlighting particular topics of interest.A comprehensive Travel Tips section with listings of the best restaurants, hotels, and attractions, as well as practical information on getting around and advice for travel with children

Table of Contents

Maps
Kenya	p. 140
Amboseli NP	p. 146
Tsavo NP	p. 152
Maasai Mara	p. 160
Tanzania	p. 196
Serengeti NP	p. 220
Selous GR & Southern Highway	p. 236
Uganda	p. 253
Murchison Falls NP	p. 258
Ethiopia	p. 286
Bale Mountains NP	p. 305
Rwanda	p. 313
Introduction
An Enchanted World	p. 15
History
Origins of Man	p. 17
The History of Safari	p. 23
Features
Wildlife and African Culture	p. 29
A Vast and Varied Land	p. 35
Observing Wildlife	p. 45
Wildlife: Introduction	p. 53
The African Elephant	p. 55
The Rhinoceros	p. 61
Buffalo	p. 64
Lion	p. 67
Leopard	p. 70
Large Mammals	p. 73
Small Mammals	p. 93
Birds	p. 101
Reptiles	p. 109
Invertebrates	p. 114
Fish and Marine Mammals	p. 119
Flora	p. 125
Information panels
Facing Extinction	p. 42
Snorkelling	p. 123
Balloon Safari	p. 161
Marsabit & Losai National Parks	p. 181
Climbing Kili	p. 209
The Great Migration	p. 223
Jane's Chimps	p. 231
Zanzibar and Pemba	p. 247
Places
Places Introduction	p. 137
Kenya Introduction	p. 143
Amboseli National Park	p. 145
Tsavo National Parks	p. 151
The Maasai Mara	p. 157
Nairobi National Park	p. 163
Mountain National Parks	p. 167
Meru National Park	p. 173
Northern Game Country	p. 177
Lake Turkana	p. 182
Lakes of the Great Rift Valley	p. 184
Western Kenya	p. 191
Tanzania Introduction	p. 199
The North Coast	p. 201
Arusha National Park	p. 205
The Northern Circuit	p. 211
Lake Victoria	p. 225
Lake Tanganyika	p. 228
Central Tanzania	p. 232
The Southern Highway	p. 235
Southern Highlands	p. 243
Uganda Introduction	p. 251
Kampala, Entebbe & Surrounds	p. 252
Murchison Falls & Budongo Forest	p. 257
Fort Portal & Environs	p. 262
Queen Elizabeth National Park	p. 268
Bwindi & Mgahinga National Parks	p. 272
Lake Mburo National Park	p. 278
Eastern Uganda	p. 281
Ethiopia Introduction	p. 289
Addis Ababa & Environs	p. 291
Northern Ethiopia & the Simien Mountains	p. 295
Awash National Park	p. 298
The Southern Rift Valley	p. 300
Bale Mountains & the Southeast	p. 304
Rwanda Introduction	p. 311
Parc National des Volcans	p. 312
Nyungwe Forest & Akagera National Parks	p. 316
Travel Tips
Getting Acquainted	p. 322
Planning the Trip	p. 323
Practical Tips	p. 331
Where to Stay	p. 334
Where to Eat	p. 334
Shopping	p. 335
Sport	p. 335
Language	p. 336
Further Reading	p. 338
Kenya	p. 341
Tanzania	p. 349
Uganda	p. 359
Ethiopia	p. 366
Rwanda	p. 372
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