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 behavior 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 traveler , 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 traveling with a lighter footprint . images : awl images
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