Kenya - History, Culture & Environment (Chapter)

This chapter contains the History, Culture, Food & Drink and Environment chapters from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook.

Your Kenyan adventure starts here! Read about the country's colourful tribes, bone up on its ancient geography and contemporary arts scene, and start practising key culinary phrases like Bila pilipili, tafadhali (Without chilli pepper please) and Chakula kitamu sana (That was delicious).

Kenya - Safari & Wildlife Guide (Chapter)

This chapter contains the Safaris and Wildlife & Habitat chapters from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook

With some of the world's most stunning and unique wildlife, and safaris for every budget, Kenya (and this chapter) will bring out the animal in you!

Kenya - Nairobi & Around (Chapter)

This is the Nairobi & Around chapter from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook

We won't deny it: Nairobi has a dodgy reputation. But while the crime stats are unsettling, it's easy enough to sidestep the city's worst dangers. Take this chapter's advice, in fact, and you'll find that Nairobi is actually a very dynamic and cosmopolitan city, with plenty of attractions.

Kenya - Southern Kenya (Chapter)

This is the Southern Kenya chapter from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook

Take a walk on the wild side in Kenya's safari heartland. Amboseli and Tsavo National Parks are among the country's best, while less-visited natural wonders such as the Leviathan lava tubes and the lush landscapes of the Taita Hills will have your camera finger clicking overtime.

Kenya - Rift Valley (Chapter)

This is the Rift Valley chapter from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook

One of the world's most spectacular landscapes, the Rift Valley looks like it was created by giants. Bubbling soda lakes, dried-out volcanic cones, vast savannah grasslands and head-turning wildlife all contribute to the natural drama; operatic songbirds provide the soundtrack...

Kenya - Western Kenya (Chapter)

This is the Western Kenya chapter from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook

Famous for its savannas full of frolicking wildebeest, Masai Mara is at once an African cliché and a thrilling reality - no surprise then, that it's Western Kenya's main tourist drawcard. The serene, island-dotted Lake Victoria and some great trekking opportunities add to the region's charms.

Kenya - Central Highlands (Chapter)

This is the Central Highlands chapter from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook

Kirinyaga - better known as Mt Kenya - is the reason most travellers visit Kenya's Central Highlands. Sacred to the local Kikuyu people, the mountain's icy bulk dominates the fertile landscape and beckons the intrepid trekker. Start planning your ascent with this chapter.

Kenya - Northern Kenya (Chapter)

This is the Northern Kenya chapter from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook

So you like your travel rough, eh? Try Northern Kenya on for size! This chapter leads you to the adventure hot spots, while steering you clear of the conflict zones.

Kenya - Mombasa & South Coast (Chapter)

This is the Mombasa & the South Coast chapter from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook

Kenya's southern coast will stir your imagination with its fresh sea breezes and sugar-powder beaches, its vibrant Swahili culture and its poetic capital Mombasa. There's something in the air here - you can practically smell the spice, salt and sweat rising from the pages of this chapter...

Kenya - North Coast (Chapter)

This is the North Coast chapter from Lonely Planet's Kenya guidebook.

Sure, it'd be easy to mistake this chapter for a work of fiction. But trust us: Kenya's magical north coast is no figment of our imagination. Tropical islands and lost cities, elephant shrews and ghost crabs, mangrove forests and technicolour coral reefs - they're all gloriously real.