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 Handbook 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 ...

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 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. ...

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. ...

Reise Know-How maps (world mapping project series) are easy-to-read, waterproof & highly durable travel maps specifically designed for everyday use on the road. The maps combine state-of-the-art, GPS-compatible cartography (including hypsometric tints & contour lines) with a detailed rendering of road networks & touristic information. They offer the best possible scale, level of detail & readability, be it a map of a small island or half a continent. The maps feature a detachable paper sleeve so that the maps can be folded easily & fit in every pocket. Although printed on plastic, a special coating makes sure the maps retain a paper-like feel & can even be written on with a pencil. This is the 5th edition of this publication & it covers the whole of Kenya. ...

Travellers Kenya takes you to the heart of a nation at the crossroads of Africa, home to one of the world's greatest reservoirs of wildlife, with an extraordinary variety of natural habitats, from coral reefs to open grassland & tropical forest & a richly diverse cultural heritage. It provides expert advice, tracking down the best sights & experiences. It offers a detailed background on people, geography, culture & history, including features on the Kiyuku, markets & African food. It provides clear & accurate mapping for orientation at country, regional & city levels. It describes suggested walks & tours to somewhere a little different, including a hike on Mount Kenya, a walk around Mombasa Old Town & a boat tour of Manda's mangrove swamps. It offers impartial & dependable sleeping, eating & entertainment listings. It

Includes:: a directory section listing shops, child-friendly attractions, sporting activities & practical information to help you make the most out of your trip. It is in full colour throughout, with over 150 photographs. It provides comprehensive coverage of the best of the destination, including: Nairobi, the Rift Valley & Central Highlands, Western Kenya, the coast, Mombasa Islands, Manda's mangroves & northern Kenya.

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