Kenya - Lonely Planet

Jambo! Welcome to Kenya, home of lion prides, nomadic tribes and city-smart nightclubbers, realm of equatorial glaciers, ochre-red deserts and tranquil Indian Ocean coves. Whether you want to watch wildlife, set out into the great unknown or chill on a beach, Lonely Planet helps you plan the African adventure of a lifetime.


SET OUT ON SAFARI – get the lowdown on choosing, planning and booking safaris for every budget

EMBRACE THE OUTDOORS – whether it’s cruising the coast, ballooning over the Mara or trekking up Mt Kenya, we give you the when, where and how

THE BIG FIVE – our 16-page colour wildlife guide is your essential animal-spotting companion

REST EASY – accommodation options to suit all tastes, from back-to-nature bandas to luxury ecolodges

MAKE YOUR OWN WAY – up-to-the-minute information on how to get around, be it by buzzing matatu or graceful dhow