The Rough Guide to Kenya 8

by Trillo, Richard

• ISBN13: 9781843536512
• ISBN10: 184353651X
• Edition: 8th
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2006-09-18
• Publisher: DK Publishing, Inc.

Summary

The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate guide to East Africa''s best known destination. From the live music in Nairobi to the Turkana overland safaris, the 24-page, full-colour section introduces all of the country''s highlights. The guide includes details for all the best places to stay, eat and drink, to suit every budget, plus the new ''Author''s Picks'' feature to highlight the very best options. There is plenty of practical advice on getting the most out of Kenya, from the well-known safari parks to the little-known reserves. The guide looks at Kenya''s history, politics and culture and comes complete with maps and plans for every region.

Table of Contents

Colour Section	p. 1
Introduction	p. 4
Where to go	p. 7
When to go	p. 9
Things not to miss	p. 12
Wildlife	p. 17
Basics	p. 33
Getting there	p. 27
Visas and red tape	p. 34
Information	p. 36
Insurance	p. 36
Health	p. 37
Costs, money and banks	p. 42
Getting around	p. 45
Accommodation	p. 52
Eating and drinking	p. 57
Communications	p. 60
The media	p. 62
Opening hours, public holidays and festivals	p. 63
Entertainment and sport	p. 64
Outdoor activities	p. 66
National parks and reserves	p. 68
Safaris	p. 73
Photography	p. 75
The environment and responsible tourism	p. 76
Peoples, languages and religions	p. 77
Culture and etiquette	p. 79
Crime and personal safety	p. 81
Travelling with children	p. 84
Travellers with disabilities	p. 85
Work	p. 86
Directory	p. 87
Guide	p. 99
Nairobi and around	p. 101
The Central Highlands	p. 169
The Rift Valley	p. 221
Western Kenya	p. 279
The Mombasa road and major game parks	p. 351
The coast	p. 417
The north	p. 555
Contexts	p. 601
History	p. 603
Wildlife	p. 625
Music	p. 645
Books	p. 660
Writing from Kenya	p. 672
Language	p. 685
Travel store	p. 701
Small print & Index	p. 715
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