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Fig. 1 — Kenya in seven regions. Each marker opens its essay.
The country, read closely
A country is best read by its regions.
Kenya is seven landscapes wearing one name — an independent, warm guide to its wildlife, landscapes, cultures, food and regions. Start with the map; the essays will follow you out.
01The CoastCoral stone towns, dhow sails, tamarind air.
02Central HighlandsTea rows, cold mornings, Mount Kenya's shoulder.
03The Rift ValleySoda lakes, escarpments, flamingo weather.
04Mara & the SouthGrass seas, big cats, migration dust.
05Northern KenyaDesert lakes, camel routes, star-heavy nights.
06Lake Victoria & the WestFishing towns, green hills, inland-sea light.
07Nairobi & aroundMuseum afternoons, and a park with a skyline.
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