Kenya: The Bradt Travel Guide
A guide to the "new Kenya" focusing on creating an individual, independent experience for all travelers, including those looking for luxury and an absence of crowds.
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Kenya promises the best of African wildlife safari experiences. With 54 national parks throughout the country competing for attention, this thorough guidebook becomes an essential planner and companion to the incredible variety available. The Bradt guide explores beyond the safari circuit and the renowned Indian Ocean beaches to help visitors escape the crush and enjoy the new areas of Kenya opening up, including the Laikipia plateau, northern deserts, and west of the country. The increasing number of private game reserves offering luxury lodges is well-covered. A full range of travel options and unique ways to discover the country are included, such as cycling safaris in Maasiland, camel safaris in the northern deserts, plus the uplifting experience of ballooning excursions! Offbeat activities from gold-panning in the Cheranganis to cultural expeditions in Samburu are suggested as a supplement to the main, absorbing attraction of wildlife watching. Species identification, habitats, the best viewing places, and conservation are featured in depth.
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