Kenya (Globetrotter Travel Pack)

by Dave Richards (Author), ValRichards (Author)

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $12.01

  The highly successful Globetrotter Travel series, which includes Travel Guides, Maps and Road Atlases, presently covers more than 80 destinations worldwide. The Packs are excellent value, including both a guidebook and a softcover version of the fold-out Globetrotter map of the region, in a printed plastic wallet. The handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Kenya has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Kenya by concisely highlighting the region's 'must see' areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar region is compacted into useful and practical 'At-a-Glance' sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of Kenya is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Kenya, which highlights scenic routes, it features 11 detailed area maps and 3 town plans.

• Used

  Paperback
  2007

  $5.60

  This exciting guide aims to inspire and help travellers to plan and enjoy safaris in Kenya's finest wildlife reserves. In addition to offering advice on planning your trip and discussing available options as well as park etiquette, the guide offers an overview of Kenya's natural environment and wildlife, including an informative gallery of species. Kenya's 10 best parks or groupings of parks are profiled, which includes an overview of the featured park, a brief history, a description by area of the park, and special features to look out for. The parks all offer breath-taking scenic beauty, game viewing, a range of accommodation and facilities as well as tours and walks or hikes. Each park profile also includes: panels on matters of special interest, e.g. wildlife, wildebeest migration, mountains, etc; scenic and wildlife photographs; detailed maps showing biomes, routes, camps, picnic spots, scenic spots, places to see, etc; tables showing the range of accommodation, activities and facilities available; what to look out for at which time of year; game-viewing checklist; gate opening- and closing- times; and, contact details of featured park, for bookings.