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Kenya Travel Information
The Republic of Kenya
is a country in East Africa.
It shares land borders with
Ethiopia,
Somalia,
Sudan,
Tanzania, and
Uganda,
as well as having a coastline on the Indian Ocean.
Kenya also contains Mount Kenya, which is the second
highest mountain in Africa, and is one of three nations
which share the shores of Lake Victoria
(the others being
Tanzania and
Uganda).
As of 2009,
the population of Kenya was estimated as being
39,002,772
The country's capital and largest city is Nairobi, which,
as of 2009,
had an estimated population of 3,138,295.
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By Richard Trillo
Rough Guides
Paperback (640 pages)
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"The Rough Guide to Kenya" is the essential travel guide to East Africa's biggest travel destination. "The Rough Guide to Kenya" is the ultimate companion for coping with cosmopolitan Nairobi; trekking through the northern deserts; going on safari in Samburu, Amboseli or Tsavo national parks and crossing the Great Rift Valley in a four-wheel-drive, inspired by dozens of colour photos. The guide unearths the best safaris, sites, hotels, lodges, camps, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range and offers experienced advice on everything from diving the coral reef to visiting Swahili ruins and flying over the savannah. You'll find specialist coverage of Kenyan history, wildlife, music and literature plus insider tips on visiting Barack Obama's ancestral village of Kogelo. Explore all corners of Kenya with authoritative background on everything from Indian Ocean beaches to safaris in Maasai Mara and climbing Mount Kenya, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Whether you're heading on a two-week safari or visiting the country to work be sure to eat, drink and talk like a Kenyan with this must-have guide. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Kenya". |
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By Matthew Firestone & Paula Hardy
Lonely Planet
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Experience the best of Kenya with Lonely Planet. With our 7th edition you'll soar over the Masai Mara in a dawn balloon ride, track the Big Five on a wildlife safari, hike the heights of Mt Kenya, and sip a Tusker beer while sailing on a dhow at sunset.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
Color wildlife chapter written by a natural-history expert
Interviews with locals give you the inside scoop
Unique Green Index with listings for an ecofriendly trip
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By Lizzie Williams
Footprint Handbooks
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Pink flamingos, white rhinos, the world’s most famous game reserve and a peak to rival Kilimanjaro: all this and more await travelers to this beguiling country. Footprint’s second edition has been fully updated and revised to provide all the information necessary, whether one wants to balloon over the Maasai Mara, hike Mount Kenya, or simply lie back and relax on some of Africa’s most beautiful beaches. From the bustling, cosmopolitan capital of Nairobi to the remoteness of the Laikipia Plateau, travelers can find great places to stay, eat, and sleep, plus detailed coverage of the amazing array of wildlife and activities this country has too offer. |
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By Keith Bain & Lizzie Williams
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- Frommer's Kenya & Tanzania will be the only major guidebook to cover both of these countries in detail. Fully 50% of international tourists arriving in Tanzania come from Kenya, so the convenience of having one book for both countries is a significant selling point.
- Frommer's Kenya & Tanzania will be written by a trio of writers, two of whom currently live in Africa and a third who lived in Tanzania for years. The book will include a Swahili language appendix, a wildlife safari guide, and in-depth coverage of the best safari lodges, eco-resorts, and national parks Kenya and Tanzania have to offer.
- Opinionated write-ups. No bland descriptions and lukewarm recommendations. Our expert writers are passionate about their destinations--tell it like it is in an engaging and helpful way.
- Exact prices listed for every establishment and activity--no other guides offer such detailed, candid reviews of hotels and restaurants. We include the very best, but also emphasize moderately priced choices for real people.
- All Complete guides offer user-friendly features including star ratings and special icons to point readers to great finds, excellent values, insider tips, best bets for kids, special moments, and overrated experiences.
- The latest, savviest trip-planning advice--from saving money on airfares to renting a cell phone abroad to the latest advice on sustainable travel-to help readers make the most of their time and money.
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By Jane Barsby
Kuperard
Released: 2007-10-23
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Culture Smart! provides essential information on attitudes, beliefs and behavior in different countries, ensuring that you arrive at your destination aware of basic manners, common courtesies, and sensitive issues. These concise guides tell you what to expect, how to behave, and how to establish a rapport with your hosts. This inside knowledge will enable you to steer clear of embarrassing gaffes and mistakes, feel confident in unfamiliar situations, and develop trust, friendships, and successful business relationships.
Culture Smart! offers illuminating insights into the culture and society of a particular country. It will help you to turn your visit-whether on business or for pleasure-into a memorable and enriching experience. Contents include:
* customs, values, and traditions
* historical, religious, and political background
* life at home
* leisure, social, and cultural life
* eating and drinking
* do's, don'ts, and taboos
* business practices
* communication, spoken and unspoken
"Culture Smart has come to the rescue of hapless travellers." Sunday Times Travel
"... the perfect introduction to the weird, wonderful and downright odd quirks and customs of various countries." Global Travel
"...full of fascinating-as well as common-sense-tips to help you avoid embarrassing faux pas." Observer
"...as useful as they are entertaining." Easyjet Magazine
"...offer glimpses into the psyche of a faraway world." New York Times |
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By Philip Briggs
DK Travel
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DK Eyewitness Travel Guide: Kenya will lead you straight to the best attractions Kenya has to offer. Packed with photographs, illustrations and maps of Kenya, this guide explores every facet that makes Kenya dynamic and irresistible; from the spectacular wildlife and breathtaking National Parks, to the lively nightlife and cultural attractions of Nairobi. Features include a comprehensive illustrated guide to Kenya's habitats and wildlife, detailed information on game reserves and safaris and all the best highlights and detailed maps of Kenya's National Parks. DK Eyewitness Travel Guide Kenya provides all the insider tips every visitor to Kenya needs, with dozens of reviews for the best hotels in Kenya for all budgets, recommendations for restaurants and bars in Kenya, tips for shopping in Kenya and all the entertainment, beaches, markets, and festivals options listed town by town. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE: - Packed with photographs, illustrations, and maps
- Cutaways and floor plans of all the major sights
- 3-D aerial views of the city's most interesting districts
- Huge selection of hotels, restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues
- NEW: Wildlife guide
- Specially devised walking tours
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By Fodor's
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Released: 2011-06-07
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FODOR’S THE COMPLETE AFRICAN SAFARI PLANNER
Everything You Need to Plan the Adventure of a Lifetime
Fodor’s full-color travel guide can help make your trip to Africa unforgettable with 8 pages of detailed maps, magazine-style illustrated features, 125 stunning photos, and all the practical information you need.
Customize your trip with simple planning tools
Options that fit your travel preferences such as field-tested itineraries and ideas for making the most of your time and easy-to-read color regional maps
Explore South Africa, Kenya, Namibia, and beyond
Discerning Fodor’s Choice picks for hotels, restaurants, sights, and more
“Word of Mouth” tips from fellow Fodor’s travelers
Illustrated features on The Cradle of Mankind, Safari Tipping, and Kenya's Tribes
Recommendations for everything from helicopter rides over Victorias Falls to the Big 5 on Safari and Zulu essentials to bridge the language barrier
Expert opinions, gorgeous photos and graphics
Fodor’s African-based writers reveal their favorite local haunts
Quick and easy to browse with sidebars and key points in full color
Frequently updated to provide the most up-to-date information
“Fodor’s has emerged this year as our fave guidebook series for insider tips about things you actually want to know.” — Miami Herald
“Hipped up…with colorful maps and graphics, plus advice on a broader ranger of attractions, from classic to quirky.” — Outside Magazine
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By Philip Briggs
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The new Kenya Highlights takes the best of this magnificent country and condenses it into an informative guidebook designed for those visiting on organised tours. Renowned Africa expert, Philip Briggs author of ten Bradt guides, and arguably the best-respected guidebook writer on the region chooses the highlights of each region of the country (including the parks and reserves), and provides full background information, together with all the practical information required by a visitor on a tour. There’s a chapter offering advice on planning a safari holiday, detailed sections on wildlife, history and people, and suggested lodge accommodation (selected in conjunction with some leading tour operators to Kenya). Featuring beautiful full-colour photos and maps throughout, this book serves equally as a holiday planner, a travel companion and a memento of your trip. |
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By Mary Fitzpatrick & Matthew Firestone
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Experience the best of East Africa with Lonely Planet. Our 8th edition will take you from the wet and wild activities at the source of the Nile, to wildlife watching in the Serengeti. You'll trek past the equatorial glaciers of Mt Kenya and relax on picture-perfect beaches in the Zanzibar Archipelago.
Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practical and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.
In This Guide:
The only guidebook to the entire region of East Africa
Color wildlife-spotting guide helps you tell a kudu from a Thomson's gazelle
Unique Green Index highlights the best ecofriendly options
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By Richard Trillo & Nana Luckham
Rough Guides
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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. |
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