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The Rough Guide to Kenya [Paperback]

Richard Trillo
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
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3 May 2010 Rough Guide to Kenya

The Rough Guide to Kenya is the essential travel guide to East Africa's biggest travel destination. The Rough Guide to Kenya is the ultimate companion for coping with cosmopolitan Nairobi; trekking through the northern deserts; going on safari in Samburu, Amboseli or Tsavo national parks and crossing the Great Rift Valley in a four-wheel-drive, inspired by dozens of colour photos. The guide unearths the best safaris, sites, hotels, lodges, camps, restaurants, and nightlife across every price range and offers experienced advice on everything from diving the coral reef to visiting Swahili ruins and flying over the savannah. You'll find specialist coverage of Kenyan history, wildlife, music and literature plus insider tips on visiting Barack Obama's ancestral village of Kogelo. Explore all corners of Kenya with authoritative background on everything from Indian Ocean beaches to safaris in Maasai Mara and climbing Mount Kenya, relying on handy language tips and the clearest maps of any guide. Whether you're heading on a two-week safari or visiting the country to work be sure to eat, drink and talk like a Kenyan with this must-have guide.

Make the most of your holiday with The Rough Guide to Kenya.


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Product details

  • Paperback: 668 pages
  • Publisher: Rough Guides; 9th Updated edition (3 May 2010)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1848361378
  • ISBN-13: 978-1848361379
  • Product Dimensions: 13.3 x 2.7 x 19.6 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 71,846 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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The knowledgeable Rough Guide to Kenya was a constant companion during my visit (The Times )

About the Author

Richard Trillo has been visiting Africa since 1978. He is the co-author of the Rough Guide to West Africa and editor of the African music chapters in the Rough Guide to World Music. He is now the Director of Marketing, Publicity and Rights at the London office. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

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39 of 41 people found the following review helpful
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We have visited Kenya twice using the Rough Guide both to select safari and resort destinations, and as our "bible" on arrival. The descriptions of the regions, people, scenery, wildlife and accommodation are without equal - we own several other publications on Kenya but none has such detailed and accurate information. The author's deep personal knowledge (and great affection) for Kenya shines through in his observations on the political, social and cultural life of the country and his wry humour always makes it a pleasure to dip into the book while travelling around.

During one of our many breakdowns on safari in August 2001 we were given a lift by a group of ex-pat residents travelling from Nairobi to the Masai Mara. We clambered into their vehicle, our copy of the Rough Guide in hand, and noticed one occupant of the bus clutching the same edition. Our remark that it was good elicited the immediate response "oh, it's definitely the best" - and this from a "local".

We are off to Kenya again in September - any chance of an updated edition?

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5.0 out of 5 stars Rough Guide map of Kenya 6 July 2010
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An excellent map with the added touch of waterproof covering. It is very detailed and often used on road trips round Kenya without getting lost (yet). It is tough and easily withstands a 3 year olds handling. A really good product that should be part of anyone's luggage when visiting Kenya and Northern Tanzania.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Everything a guide book should be 24 Feb 2002
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This is pretty much everything a guide book should be; plenty of detail on the mainstream stuff (where to stay and eat in Nairobi, how to organise a safari in the Maasai Mara), but plenty also on the areas off the beaten track. Best of all, the book is unfailingly relevant, avoiding the usual pages of filler on the blindingly obvious. The wealth of background information and the dry, witty style are welcome bonuses. The best recomendation I can give this book is that it quite simply made our holiday much more enjoyable than it would have been.
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Rough Guide to Kenya
Informative book with easy to find references.layout excellent with maps and pictures.not yet travelled to Kenya so can't comment on accuracy.
Published 10 months ago by sheila mary ball
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book for Travellers to Kenya
This is an excellent read for anyone travelling to Kenya for the first time as I will be in December. Very good price and extremely informative. Read more
Published 20 months ago by Acquia
4.0 out of 5 stars Kenya
A good guide book, informative and easy to read. This is pretty much everything a guide book should be; plenty of detail on the main stuff (where to stay and eat in Nairobi, how to... Read more
Published 21 months ago by Mawsy
3.0 out of 5 stars In many ways good, but "stuck in the middle for me"
Most of the book is good (background, descirption of parks etc), but I find it a bit "stuck in the middle". Read more
Published 21 months ago by teepee
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading
I've bought a couple of Rough Guides for travelling. A good reference book is essential if you are doing anything other than a full package tour. Read more
Published on 17 April 2011 by K. Sharp
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have
I have just returned from my first holiday to the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakuru and this guide accompanied me. Read more
Published on 8 Nov 2010 by pinkgirl
5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for backpackers
My daughter has just got back from a month long world challenge visit to Kenya and the book was invaluable. Read more
Published on 26 Aug 2010 by Mrs. Allison M. Pollard
5.0 out of 5 stars The Rough Guide to Kenya, 2010
The book is crammed with up to the minute, detailed information making an essential read before a trip to Kenya.
Published on 31 May 2010 by Mr. L. Bagge
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