Kenya & the adjoining regions of Tanzania including Kilimanjaro, Ngorongoro & Serengeti, at 1:1, 000, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided map from Nelles, with street plans of central Nairobi & Mombasa, plus enlargements of Kenya’s southern coast & the Lamu Island area. The map divides Kenya north/south along the Equator, with a small overlap between the two sides. Relief shading with numerous spot heights & names of mountain ranges, peaks, valleys, etc, present the topography. Road network distinguishes between asphalt, gravel & dirt roads, & shows distances on main routes. Railway lines & local airports are included, & the map also shows internal administrative boundaries in both countries with names of the provinces. National parks or protected areas & numerous other places of interest are very prominently highlighted. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at intervals of 1°. The map has no index. Map legend

Includes:: English. Street plans of central Nairobi & Mombasa highlight various places of interest & facilities, including selected hotels. The map also provides enlargements covering in greater detail the southern half of the Kenyan & the Lamu Island area, showing numerous beaches & tourist accommodation.

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Detailed, if sometimes a little crowded, road map of Kenya & Tanzania, with insets showing street plans of the centres of Nairobi & Dar Es Salam. Geographical information

Includes:: minor hill shading, contours & selected spot heights, with coral reefs, salt lakes, marshes, waterfalls & wells, forests, lava fields & sand deserts. Five different types of roads & trails are indicated with intermediate driving distances on main roads, plus petrol & service stations. Airports or landing strips & railways are also marked, along with the local boundaries, which are also shown on a separate inset with administrative districts of both countries. National parks & game reserves are marked, as well as various types of accommodations, viewpoints & scenic spots, water-sport facilities, & other places of interest. Four more insets show close-ups on Mount Kenya, Kilimanjaro, Pemba Isl&, & Zanzibar. Longitude & latitude lines are drawn at 2

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Kenya Eyewitness travel guide from Dorling Kindersley is a lavishly illustrated book concerned with providing the visitor with detailed background information to sightseeing in the country & a broad cultural introduction. Popular historical buildings & museums are often described with cutaway diagrams allowing you to view ...

Kenya on an indexed map from Freytag & Berndt showing the whole country on one side at a good scale of 1:1, 000, 000 but with its south-eastern region as an inset. Cartography is an enlargement of the publishers’ map of East Africa so has greater clarity & larger size print, & also

Includes:: additional tourist information. The south-eastern corner with the coast around Mombasa & Malindi is shown on an inset which also covers the East & West parts of the Tsavo National Park, plus are border region of Tanzania with Kilimanjaro. Topography is shown by relief shading, spot heights & names of various mountain ranges, valleys, etc, plus colouring and/or graphics for forested areas, deserts, marshland & swaps, salt pans, etc. In the arid areas numerous wells are marked. National parks & other protected areas are prominently highlighted. The map shows the country’s road & rail networks, including selected minor local roads & tracks. Driving distances are shown on main & many secondary routes & the map also indicates locations with filling stations. Domestic airports are marked & a range of icons prominently highlight numerous places of interest. Latitude & longitude lines are drawn at 1º intervals. The index is next to the map. Map legend

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The highly successful Globetrotter Travel Series, which

Includes:: Travel Guides, Travel Maps, Road Atlases,

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Kenya in the Handbooks series from Footprint; comprehensive & leading guides designed & written for independent travellers who enjoy exploring off the beaten track. Footprint guides have an established reputation, built up since 1921, for catering for more adventurous & individual travellers. An unrestrictive editorial style also gives authors the freedom to capture & explore local cultures, sights & areas that are often not covered in other guides. Widely recognised for their reliability & independent writing style, Footprint guides all have the same layout. Introductory sections introduce the reader to the destination, with chapters on planning on your trip & essentials, including practical information & guidance on subjects such as when & where to go, itineraries, sport & activities, arts, getting there & around, eating & drinks, sleeping & a dedicated section on the anticipated carbon footprint involved in travelling to the destination. Each guide is organised geographically by region or country, with individual sections having a particular focus on an extensive range of sights & places of interest. Further, there are also details of accommodation, nightlife, restaurants & any notable local activities. Information boxes throughout the text give readers an insight into local customs, stories & sights of particular interest.A ‘ Background’ section explores the history, economy, government, education, culture, people, land & environment of the destination in significant depth. There is also a ‘ Footnotes’ chapter with a basic language guide for travellers & information about the author. A useful distance chart tailored to the destination is also included in the inside back cover. ...

Kenya in the Bradt’s new Highlights series exploring the country’s most popular places, routes & itineraries as selected by some of the world’s leading travel writers & tour operators. The guide

Includes:: the Central & Northern, Southwest & Southeast Safari Circuits, national parks, ancient sites & more, & features a specific chapter on safari planning. The guide is designed to present readers with the destination’s main highlights & must-see attractions to help travellers select the best route for an organised tour or plan an independent trip. It provides practical & useful guidance on making the most of their visit & colour photographs features throughout. Individual guides in this series have extensive introductory chapters on the local history, people & culture; the geography of the region & its natural landscape, including wildlife. Chapters dealing with practicalities include Planning a Trip & life On the Ground, providing comprehensive information on when & where to go, getting there, red tape, health & safety, cultural etiquette etc. The ‘ Highlights’ part of the guide focuses on the attractions, sites or experiences that are unique to the region or country. Detailed advice & recommendations from Brandt’s expert authors with a focus on things to see & do are provided, as well as concise listings on accommodation & eating out options.A couple of pages are dedicated to essential vocabulary & a list of recommended reading.

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Kenya in the Pocket Guide series from Insight provides detailed commentary on a collection of itinerary based trips in a handy pocket format. The guide has an historical & cultural introduction, profiling the growth of the country. There is also a large selection of localised & pedestrian friendly tour itineraries & excursions designed to take in the major sites. Further sections detail leisure activities including shopping, eating out, nightlife, festivals & local events with accompanying addresses & contact details where relevant. There is also practical guidance on transport, local services, language & accommodation. Each guide also has a large selection of colour photographs & a pull-out pocket map. ...

Kenya at 1:920, 000 on a waterproof & tear-resistant, double-sided indexed road map from ITMB, with a street plan of central Nairobi. The map divides the country north/south along the equator, with generous overlap on both sides. Topography is shown by bright altitude colouring with contours at 500 feet intervals; heights of most peaks are given in metres, with some in feet & others in both metres & feet. Many other geographical features also marked: lava fields, dry lakes & salt flats, wetland or marshes, areas of seasonal inundation, sot springs, wells & waterfalls, coral reefs, etc. National park & other protected areas are highlighted. Road information

Includes:: unsurfaced tracks & location of petrol stations. Driving distances are shown on selected main routes. Railway lines are included & local airports are marked. A range of symbols indicate various places of interest, including UNESCO cultural & natural heritage sites. The maps has an index of place names & shows latitude & longitude at 1º intervals. The street plan of central Nairobi shows locations of several hotels, as well as various places of interest & facilities.

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Kenya in the Pocket Guide series from Berlitz; a collection of handy, pocket-sized guides dedicated to an extensive range of cities, regions & countries worldwide. Written in narrative form, individual guides explore the history, main sights & attractions, food & drink, accommodation & local culture of the destination in detail. Each Berlitz pocket guide has a similar format, with colour-coded sections helping readers locate information quickly in addition to distinctive chapters exploring the city or region. An introduction outlines the destination for visitors & a section dedicated to 'A Brief History' actually explores the area in relative depth. A where to go chapter is organized by region & city & is written in prose form with references to individual sites highlighted in bold for clarity. There are also further suggestions on where & when to eat. Recommendations for leisure activities in the region, including sport, nightlife & shopping, are also provided & tailored accordingly for each destination. Handy travel tips are listed alphabetically in a dedicated section, providing practical guidance & helping visitors make the most of their stay. The main hotels, particularly for cities, are also listed in an accommodation section, offering a brief overview with approximate price bandings & relevant contact details. ...