The Rough Guide to Kenya (Travel Guide)
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Book Overview
The Rough Guide to Kenya has been the most authoritative guide to the country since it was first published in 1987. The fully revised, full-colour 11th edition covers the country in fine detail. Learn how to cope with and enjoy Nairobi; visit the Maasai Mara without the crowds; explore lesser-known parks and conservancies; and make the most of the Indian Ocean coast. A wealth of practical information covers the highways and byways, supported by the most thoroughly researched and reliable background coverage available. Go on safari in Tsavo East, Amboseli, Samburu Reserve and Meru National Park. Explore Rift Valley lakes, Mount Kenya, the Kakamega Forest and the Shimba Hills. Enjoy the Indian Ocean - not just at Diani Beach, Mombasa and Watamu, but also at Msambweni, Tiwi and Kilifi. Stop off in Machakos, Nanyuki and Kisumu and visit local markets, museums and wildlife sanctuaries. Whether you're visiting for a safari and beach holiday or embarking on a longer stay, The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate travel guide.
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0241241480
ISBN13:9780241241486
Release Date:May 2016
Publisher:Rough Guides
Length:632 Pages
Weight:1.31 lbs.
Dimensions:1.1" x 5.1" x 7.7"
Customer Reviews
5 ratings
rough guide to kenya map
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 17 years ago
At last a useful map for Kenya - rare these days to find ANY decent map of East Africa - but now one for the professional, the student or teacher, the traveller and the dreamer -- all in one. AND plastic coated so you don't mess it up with your spilled coffee!
Readable, accurate, entertaining
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 20 years ago
We found this book to be extremely accurate and informative, both as we prepared for our 2 week trip and while we were in Kenya. The description of the "snake museum" was perfect - we read it out loud to the group as we stood in the park. Much of the information provided to us by our hosts from Nairobi matched what we already had learned from our reading. When we prepare for our next trip anywhere, we'll look first for a Rough Guide!
good for women
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 23 years ago
As a woman travelling alone in Kenya, the hotel information was very good- warned of bars and hotels you might not want to go to alone. Also, gave good advice on the best rooms in a hotel (e.g. not over the bar). This is true at least for hotels in the very cheapest level, as I was budget travelling and never stayed or ate in places above level 2 price range. Additionally, directions on how to get to out-of-the-way places via local transport was really helpful.
Forget Lonely Planet and Let's Go.
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 24 years ago
The Rough Guide Kenya is an indispensable guide and is useful for first-time and veteran travellers to Kenya. Sections on literature and history complement excellent, detailed, and often witty coverage of nearly the entire country. The best thing about this book is the author's attempt to introduce the reader to the social and political realities of modern Kenya which lie behind the facade of safaris and curio shops.
Good value and informative
Published by Thriftbooks.com User , 26 years ago
This is the guide that locals buy! Earlier editions were selling well too in Nairobi. Lots of information, good research.
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