BOOKS TO INSPIRE
kenya
BOOKS TO INSPIRE
1Kenya Wildlife and Safari
Guide by Diane and Peter Swan 2024( Meserani Publishing) This engaging field guide is full of information, not just on the physical characteristics and identification of animals you might encounter, but also on their behaviour and threats they face. Easy to read, the book offers chapters on endangered species, habitats and vegetation and areas of interest. All profits go towards developing schools for the Meserani Project in Tanzania.
2The Marsh Lions— The Story of an African Pride( Bradt Travel Guides) This beautiful book by renowned Africa travel writer Brian Jackman offers an extraordinary insight into the ways of lions and their habitat. With photographs from Jonathan and Angie Scott, the reader follows the trials and tribulations of the marsh lion pride over five years in Kenya’ s Maasai Mara. Fifteen years later, the BBC’ s classic documentary series Big Cat Diary portrayed the lives of the pride descendants.
3Wilder Kenya Travel Guide by Ben Morison and Jan Fox( Wilder Guides) This highly readable and relevant guide is focused on sustainability, with conservation, communities and local culture at its heart. With valuable insights for the eco-conscious traveller, chapters cover everything from safaris in the Maasai Mara and Laikipia to climbing Mount Kenya, exploring remote Lake Turkana and lazing on the beaches of Lamu Island. The authors don’ t shy away from difficult subjects like greenwashing, climate change and the virtues or otherwise of carbon offsetting, offering all-important tips on travelling with a lighter footprint. images: awl images
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