The Rough Guide to Kenya
Kenya. Guidebok för självständiga resenärer som vill upptäcka lite mer än bara de vanligaste turistmålen. Rough Guides innehåller dels roliga och intressanta avsnitt om historia och kultur, dels utförliga resetips om bla komunikationer, kostnader, hälsa, säkerhet. Samt massor med praktisk information om logi, matställen, sevärdheter,språk, nöjen, sevärdheter, aktiviteter, mm. Illustrerad med översiktliga kartor och ett fyrfärgs introduktions kapitel.
This new edition of The Rough Guide to Kenya tells all about this increasingly popular African destination, from must-see Lake Victoria to the palm-lined coasts.
? Wildlife watching section details habitat, social life and sightseeing tips.
? Detailed accounts on contemporary Kenyan issues ? culture, the environment and politics.
? Practical information on health and safety issues.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
COLOUR SECTION
Colour map of Kenya
Where to go
When to go
25 things not to miss
The wildlife of east and southern Africa
BASICS
Getting there
Red tape and visas
Information, websites and maps
Insurance
Health
Costs, money and banks
Getting around
Accommodation
Eating and drinking
Communications
The media
Opening hours, public holidays and festivals
Shopping
Entertainment and sport
Outdoor activities
National parks and reserves
Safaris
Photography
The environment and ethical tourism
People, languages and religion
Crime and personal safety
Women travellers
Travelling with children
Gay travellers
Travellers with disabilities
Directory
THE GUIDE
1 NAIROBI AND AROUND
Arrival
Security
Orientation and city transport
Accommodation
Around central Nairobi
The museums and parks
Markets and shopping
Eating
Film, theatre and casinos
Cultural venues and art galleries
Nightlife and music
Safari transport and operators
Listings
Moving on from Nairobi
Nairobi National Park
Karen Blixen Museum
2 THE CENTRAL HIGHLANDS
Thika
Murang?a
Mount Kenya National Park
Nanyuki
Laikipia
Meru town
Embu
Siakago and the Kiangombe Hills
Aberdares National Park
Nyeri and around
Nyahururu (Thomson?s Falls)
Travel details
3 THE RIFT VALLEY
Olorgasailie
Lake Magadi
Naivasha town
Lake Naivasha
Hell?s Gate National Park
Mount Longonot
Gilgil
Lake Elmenteita
Kariandusi
Nakuru town
Menengai Crater
Hyrax Hill
Lake Nakuru National Park
Londiani and Kipkelion Monastery
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Lake Baringo
Kabarnet and the Kerio Valley
Elgeyo Escarpment and Cherangani Hills
Travel details
4 WESTERN KENYA
Kisumu
Kisumu Bird Sanctuary
Kendu Bay
Homa Bay
Thimlich Ohinga
Rusinga Island
Mfangano Island
Migori
Kisii
Kericho and the tea country
Eldoret
Kitale
Saiwa Swamp National Park
Kapenguria, Ortum and the Marich Pass
Mount Elgon
Chetambe?s Fort
Kakamega town
Kakamega Forest
Travel details
5 THE MOMBASA ROAD AND MAJOR GAME PARKS BETWEEN NAIROBI AND THE COAST
Machakos
The Mombasa Highway
Voi
Taita Hills
Lake Chala
Lake Jipe
The parks
Tsavo West National Park
Tsavo East National Park
Amboseli National Park
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Samburu, Buffalo Springs and Shaba
Meru National Reserve
Onwards to the Tana River
Travel details
6 THE COAST
Mombasa
Nyali Beach
Mtwapa
Jumba la Mtwana
Kikambala
Likoni and Shelly Beach
Shimba Hills National Park
Tiwi Beach
Diani Beach
Chale Island
Shirazi (Kifunzi)
Shimoni
Wasini Island
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park
Kilifi
Arabuko-Sokoke Forest
Gedi ruins
Watamu
Watamu Marine National Park
Malindi
Tana River Primate National Park
Around the Tana Delta
Lamu
Manda Island
Pate Island
Kiwaiyu
Travel details
7 THE NORTH
Lodwar
Central Island National Park
Maralal
The Mathews Range (Lenkiyio Hills)
Baragoi
South Horr and Kurungu Camp
Loiyangalani
Sibiloi National Park
Isiolo
Archer?s Post
Marsabit
Into Ethiopia
Travel details
CONTEXTS
History
Kenya today
Wildlife and environment
Books
Writing from Kenya
Music
LANGUAGE
Swahili
Other languages
Glossary
afrika
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