The Obama family may have stayed at Basecamp Mara, but we were unimpressed so were more than ready to move on to Entim about which we had heard great things. This camp is inside the reserve and has an extremely good reputation. First, though, we still had crayons and pencils to give away- we shouldContinue reading “Deeper into the Masai Mara”
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A full day game drive in the Masai Mara
Basecamp Mara is a short distance from the entrance to the Mara but Chris decided we must be up and away by 6.30 taking a packed breakfast and a packed lunch. Last night’s heavy rain had made quite a difference to the road which was pretty churned up with some heavy vehicles and then weContinue reading “A full day game drive in the Masai Mara”
To the Masai Mara via Lake Naivasha and its birds
Because the distance between Samburu and the Masai Mara is so great, Spirit of Kenya had arranged a night at Simba Lodge, Naivasha to break the journey. We arrived just in time for a late lunch and by 2.30 were out in a small boat looking for birds and hippos. The water is quite shallowContinue reading “To the Masai Mara via Lake Naivasha and its birds”
On to Samburu
Chris wanted an early start as he was concerned that we might not be comfortable in the heat of the day, so breakfast was at 6.30 – the earliest possible- with images of sunrise over the waterhole taken between courses. One of the delights of Sweetwaters Ol Pejeta has been wondering what we might seeContinue reading “On to Samburu”
Amazing animals!
Another good night’s sleep, enhanced by the kindly provided hot water bottle ( after all it’s only about 12 degrees at night!!!) and we were up bright and early to set off for the first of two game drives. On the way to breakfast we noticed that we could see the peak of Mount KenyaContinue reading “Amazing animals!”
On to Amboseli
A leisurely start to the day as our journey had been shortened by driving to Arusha the day before. A very comfortable drive to the border where our driver had lunch and we indulged in cokes having had a large breakfast – but this was our first visit to a non-tourist eating place. It wasContinue reading “On to Amboseli”
Onwards from Ngorongoro
Having climbed the side of the Crater in our trusty Land Cruiser, we paddled to the tent allocated to us in Pukelala. The staff were lovely and the view would have been incredible had it not been for the incessant rain. As it was, we could see how amazing it would have been. Through theContinue reading “Onwards from Ngorongoro”
Moving on to Ngorongoro
Although the journey wasn’t a particularly long one, we decided to set off early so that we would have plenty of time to enjoy the Crater. Our driver had suggested that it might be better to get there early, have most of the day in the Crater and then set off early the next dayContinue reading “Moving on to Ngorongoro”
Enjoying the Serengeti
Once again, the late afternoon brought heavy rain and we were back at the camp early but there was little we could do except charge the camera batteries from a ‘charging station’ in the loung tent area: a multi-plug tower taking about eight devices. We could have used it all on our own, but didn’t!Continue reading “Enjoying the Serengeti”
A(n untypical!) Tanzanian New Year’s Eve
OH MY GOODNESS!!! What a day. All started well as we set off from Ilkeliani through the now familiar Maasai Mara towards the Tanzanian border. As we drove through the Maasai Mara, stopping seldom as we had only one hour allowed to transit the area, the light was as dramatic as that of the previousContinue reading “A(n untypical!) Tanzanian New Year’s Eve”
Living the Journey 