Kenya; The Bradt Travel Guide

by Claire Foottit

• ISBN13: 9781841620664
• ISBN10: 1841620661
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2004-04-01
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides

Summary

Kenya's wildlife remains at the heart of its attractions, yet there is so much more to discover. Scale the slopes of Mount Kenya to find tropical ice on the Equator or explore the coral gardens of the Swahili coast. Seek out the origins of man in Kenya's rich cultural heritage. Or simply revel in the country's natural wilderness, from northern deserts to the steam jets of the Rift Valley lakes and the wildebeest migration - the greatest wildlife show on earth. As the country moves towards a greater sense of individuality for travellers, Claire Foottit's newly researched guide is the ideal planner and travel companion.

Author Biography

Claire Foottit is a photojournalist specializing in African tourism and conservation. She was born in Kenya and returns there regularly.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. IX
Acknowledgements	p. X
Introduction	p. XIII
General Information	p. 1
History and Economy	p. 3
History	p. 3
Economy	p. 19
People and Culture	p. 23
Language	p. 23
Population	p. 23
Education	p. 24
Religion	p. 24
Interacting with local people	p. 24
Cultural dos and don'ts	p. 25
Tribes	p. 26
The arts	p. 33
Natural Environment and Ecotourism	p. 37
Climate and topography	p. 37
National parks and reserves	p. 37
Visiting wildlife areas	p. 40
Wildlife and avifauna	p. 42
Wildlife conservation	p. 46
Natural habitats	p. 50
Ecotourism	p. 54
Human-wildlife conflict	p. 56
Planning and Preparation	p. 63
Tourist information	p. 63
Red tape	p. 65
Getting there	p. 66
Practical information	p. 70
Getting around	p. 75
Accommodation	p. 87
Safaris	p. 93
Safari planning	p. 93
Booking a safari	p. 98
Safari preparation	p. 103
What to expect	p. 104
Suggested itineraries	p. 104
Special interests and activities	p. 107
A to Z of special interests and activities	p. 107
Festivals	p. 134
Events	p. 134
Health and Safety	p. 139
Before you go	p. 139
Fit to fly	p. 143
Tropical diseases and keeping healthy	p. 145
Mountain health	p. 152
Common medical problems	p. 154
Safety	p. 156
The Guide	p. 161
Nairobi	p. 163
Getting there and away	p. 166
Central Nairobi	p. 167
Around Nairobi	p. 194
South and Eastern Kenya	p. 197
Garissa and Garsen	p. 197
Lake Magadi and the Ngurumans	p. 200
Namanga	p. 203
Voi and the Mombasa road	p. 205
Amboseli, the Chyulus and environs	p. 208
Tsavo East and West	p. 214
Taita Hills and environs	p. 222
Central Highlands	p. 227
Thika and environs	p. 227
North to Nyeri and the Aberdares	p. 231
Nyaharuru	p. 238
From Nyeri north to Naro Moru	p. 240
Mount Kenya	p. 241
North to Nanyuki and Isiolo	p. 251
Laikipia Plateau and Rumuruti	p. 255
From Thika East to Embu, Chogoria and Meru	p. 265
The Rift Valley	p. 273
Lake Naivasha and environs	p. 273
From Naivasha to Nakuru	p. 284
Nakuru and environs	p. 286
Lakes Bogoria and Baringo	p. 296
Kabarnet, the Tugen Hills and Kerio Valley	p. 300
Western Kenya	p. 305
Masai Mara and Narok	p. 305
Kisumu	p. 319
From Kisumu to Koru	p. 324
From Kisumu to Kendu Bay, Homa Bay and Mbita Point	p. 324
Lake Victoria and the islands	p. 326
Kisii	p. 331
Kericho	p. 332
Nandi Hills	p. 334
Kakamega	p. 336
Eldoret	p. 339
Kitale and Mount Elgon	p. 342
Kitale north to the Marich Pass	p. 347
Northern Kenya	p. 351
Lodwar and West Turkana	p. 351
Lake Turkana	p. 355
Maralal and environs	p. 363
Maralal north to Loyangalani	p. 367
Isiolo and environs	p. 369
Isiolo northeast to Ethiopia	p. 376
Isiolo northwest to Wamba	p. 376
North to Marsabit	p. 378
Marsabit northwest to Loyangalani	p. 380
Marsabit north to Ethiopia	p. 381
The Coast	p. 383
Mombasa	p. 383
North to Kilifi	p. 390
North to Malindi	p. 396
North to Lamu	p. 412
Lamu Island	p. 415
Islands of the Lamu Archipelago	p. 423
Mombasa south to Ukunda and Diani Beach	p. 427
South to Shimoni and the Tanzanian border	p. 440
Wildlife Guide	p. 445
Language	p. 459
Glossary	p. 465
Further Reading	p. 467
Index	p. 476
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