Kenya Highlights - 1st Edition

Zusatztext '[Philip Briggs] is clearly not only an expert on travel in Africa but also someone who cares deeply about the countries he is visiting.'Traveller Magazine'If you are planning a Kenyan safari then Phillip Briggs is your man. Not only does he know the country inside out! but his writing reveals a passion for it! an understanding of its people and a commitment to its stunning wildlife and wild places.'Brian Jackman! Co-author of The Big Cat Diary and trustee of the George Adamson Wildlife Preservation Trust'Everything you need to know for the safari of a lifetime in one handy! authoritative guide. You can trust a local like Philip Briggs - this is Bradt at its best.'Mark Carwardine! BBC Conservationist'...this new-look Bradt guide will help you plan the perfect safari in Kenya.'Travel Africa'Good stuff: Enough detail to prove useful on a guided trip! without overloading.'Wanderlust'... the pick for people on organised safaris.'Travel Africa Informationen zum Autor Philip Briggs has written and co-authored ten Bradt travel guides and has contributed to numerous other books! travel and wildlife magazines. Klappentext Are you booked on a trip or planning the perfect itinerary? Want expert advice on the bits not to miss? Bradt's new Highlights guides point the way. Renowned Africa expert Philip Briggs launches the series with Kenya Highlights. This is his personal selection of the country's best attractions ¿ from the south's must-see national parks! to making the most of a Nairobi stopover! or the little-known sights along Kenya's idyllic coast. Kenya Highlights provides full background information! including a chapter on planning a safari holiday! detailed sections on wildlife! history and people and suggested lodge and camp accommodation! chosen in conjunction with leading tour operators. Zusammenfassung Kenya Highlights! first in a new series of colourful Highlights Guides published by Bradt! hones in on the best of this magnificent country and condenses it into a portable but informative guidebook aimed at first time visitors planning or joining an organised safari. Renowned Africa expert! Philip Briggs - author of ten Bradt guides! and arguably the most highly-respected guidebook writer on the region - describes and provides full background information to the country's highlights! with emphasis on the superlative game reserves and sparkling Indian Ocean coastline that have made Kenya one of Africa's premier holiday destinations. There's a chapter offering advice on safari planning! plus detailed sections on wildlife! history and people! and select lodge accommodation (chosen in conjunction with several leading tour operators to Kenya). Featuring beautiful full-colour photos throughout! this book serves equally as a holiday planner! a travel companion and a memento of your trip. Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction viiIntroducing Kenya 11History and People 3History 5! People 152The Natural World 29Geography and climate 30! Habitats and vegetation32! Wildlife 383Planning a Safari 59When to visit 60! Types of safari 61! Your itinerary:15 top attractions 66! Red tape 72! Getting there 72!Health and safety 73! What to take 76! Organisingyour finances 784On the Ground 81Health and safety in Kenya 82! Banking and foreignexchange 85! On safari: locating wildlife 86! Eatingand drinking 94! Shopping 96! Media andcommunications 98! Business and time 99! Culturaletiquette 100 Kenya Highlights 1015Nairobi and Surrounds 103History 104! Nairobi highlights 1056Southwest Safari Circuit 117Masai Mara National Reserve 119! Lake Naivasha 131!Lake Nakuru National Park 141! Lakes Bogoria andBaringo 145! West of the Rift Valley 1497Southeast Safari Circuit 153Amboseli National Park 154! Tsavo West NationalPark 162! Tsavo East National Park 166! Voi! Tavetaand surrounds 1728The Coast 177Choosing an itinerary 178! Mombasa...

Product details

• Authors: Philip Briggs
• Publisher: Bradt Travel Guides
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 03.12.2010
• EAN: 9781841622675
• ISBN: 978-1-84162-267-5
• No. of pages: 264
• Dimensions: 133 mm x 215 mm x 12 mm
• Series: Highlights; Bradt Travel Guide Kenya Highl
• Subject: Travel > Travel guides > Africa