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Michael Colwell
CA
Visited:
April 2015
Reviewed: Apr 29, 2015
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The animals are great, but the travel companies could be better.
We had a short safari (2 nights) at Mara Intrepids, Masai Mara National Reserve. We loved the wildlife. Population density is high, and it was not hard to locate the big cats. Leopards, cheetahs, lions, elephants, and giraffes abound. On the first hour of the first day, we came 10m from a leopard! On the other hand, the people were less than stellar. Negotiating with the hotel manager and Wilderness Bookings was difficult, to say the least. Calls were not returned, agreed upon prices changed (and kept changing), extras crept onto our bill, and there was stampede to our wallets which put the wildlife to shame.
Naomi
Visited:
May 2014
Reviewed: Apr 23, 2015
God's Gardne of Eden in Africa for Man and Beast To Love and Enjoy.
Jambo - the safari was a dream come true. The scenery is something no one can explain until one experience it first hand. The food was great and so was the accommodation. Loved the tenting lodges at Masi Mara Leisure camp and the people - a few of the high lights were going to the Masai Mara Village and being chased by a White Rhino at Lake Nakuru National Park and seeing the Hippo's come to graze at night time at Lake Nivasha Lodge. The two guides Simon and Eratus were the best. Their patients and knowledge of the parks was great and fantastic driving as well. The weather was cool at night and early morning which we never expected, that was great. We went in late April and early May 2014.
dorneyphoto
GB
Visited:
October 2014
Reviewed: Apr 22, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Professor Kelly Phelan
US
Visited:
September 2013
Reviewed: Apr 17, 2015
Email Professor Kelly Phelan | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The Great Migration in the Masai Mara
A friend and I went to the Masai Mara for two days during the Great Migration. We booked a tour with Ket Safaris out of Nairobi. Our driver, Henry, picked us up at our hotel in Nairobi and drove us to our accommodation, which was a luxury tented camp. We saw plenty of wildlife, particularly wildebeest and zebra. All our guides were excellent. Definitely go during Migration if at all possible. Also, we booked a van instead of paying a little extra for a 4X4. If cost is not a significant issue for you, I highly suggest a 4X4 because the vans they use in the area don't have air con, and you are on very rough, dirt roads for the last two hours into the Mara. It can get quite uncomfortable.
Andy
US
Visited:
September 2014
Reviewed: Apr 17, 2015
50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
The hundreds of thousands of Wildebeast keep the cat population well fed!
We saw 4 out of the Big five. The scenery was enjoyable. The weather was pleasant. The accommodations were much nicer than my own home. The menu alone had me salivating long before our meals arrived. Transportation was a standard Landrover set up. Our guide had learned from his father so, there were very few stones left unturned. Many, many Lions feasting on Wildebeast!
Kristine
Visited:
May 2014
Reviewed: Apr 16, 2015
Exciting AND Beautiful!
The Masai Mara was amazing. Our guide was determined to find all the wildlife he could so he drove us many miles out. It felt very remote and special. We saw animals and birds I had never seen before and they were gorgeous. All the animals seemed to be in their natural habitat...even elephants climbing mountains??? My favorite were the giraffe. You could see them off amongst the trees with their heads sticking up high. We also saw a huge group of them just off the road. We saw many animals so up close it was crazy from our open top vehicle. Great views for great picture taking.
It was also very special to be able to see the local tribes people. They were in their native clothes, of course, and we could see their homes and small communities very nearby. We saw many natives from Masai warriors to Masai women who make beautiful trinkets for tourists. They're a bargain, great memorabilia and easy to pack.
Carmen
ES
Visited:
August 2014
Reviewed: Sep 14, 2014
35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A good experience in nature, well organised and according to the price.
Our Safari was well organised and was better than we thought. The wildlife was amazing as well as the scenery. Food and accoodation were sometimes much better than we had expected. And our guide was a very responsible driver and he really made great efforts to spot as many animals as possible.
I hope to repeat this experience soon.
Dan Smith
Visited:
July 2014
Reviewed: Aug 26, 2014
That was a worthwhile trip.
This is a very beautiful place with a lot of wildlife to view but the most enjoyable part of this safari was witnessing the wildebeest migration.
Ronald Vriesema
Visited:
December 2010
Reviewed: Aug 21, 2012
Maciek Bit
PL
Visited:
October 2006
Reviewed: Jun 4, 2012
Email Maciek Bit | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris