This Kenya guidebook is perfect for independent travellers planning a longer trip. It features all of the must-see sights and a wide range of off-the-beaten-track places. It also provides detailed practical information on preparing for a trip and what to do on the ground.Inside:✓ A wide range of sights – Rough Guides experts have hand-picked places for travellers with different needs and desires: off-the-beaten-track adventures, family activities or chilled-out breaks✓ Itinerary examples – created for different time frames or types of trip✓ Practical information – how to get to Kenya, all about public transport, food and drink, shopping, travelling with children, sports and outdoor activities, tips for travellers with disabilities and more✓ Author picks and things not to miss in Kenya –  Mount Kenya, Mara Naboisho Conservancy, Thimlich Ohinga, Lake Baringo, starry nights, Lake Turkana Cultural festival, fresh coconuts, chameleons, Lake Naivasha, Nairobi National Park, coral reef, Warrior training✓ Insider recommendations – tips on how to beat the crowds, save time and money, and find the best local spots✓ When to go to Kenya – high season, low season, climate information and festivals✓ Where to go – a clear introduction to Kenya with key places and a handy overview✓  Extensive coverage of regions, places and experiences – regional highlights, sights and places for different types of travellers, with experiences matching different needs✓ Places to eat, drink and stay – hand-picked restaurants, cafes, bars and hotels✓ Colour-coded mapping – with keys and legends listing sites categorised as highlights, eating, accommodation, shopping, drinking and nightlife✓ Background information for connoisseurs – history, culture, art, architecture, film, books, religion, diversityCovers:Nairobi and around, The Central Highlands, Rift Valley, Western Kenya, The national parks and Mombasa Highway, The coast, The north.