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To maximize your wildlife viewing experience get an early start.
Most safari companies will break down their safaris in the following manner:
6:30 - 7:00am departure for first light and early animal viewing
8:30 - 9:00am return for breakfast
9:30 departure for additional game viewing
11:00am return to lodge for lunch and relaxation period
4:00pm tea/snacks with a 4:30 - 5:00pm departure for evening game viewing
6:30pm return to the lodge
You will get maximum game viewing by getting an early start. We were surprised by how few people actually seemed to take advantage of the 1st light viewing and we got to see alot of animals waking up w/out the hassle of being surrounded by so many vehicles. Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 Inflating the balloon by grets
The view from the balloon is absolutely amazing and you can spot animals not normally visible from the ground, as well as getting a superb overview of large herds.
We started off from a pre-arranged launch site, where the balloon was inflated in front of us while it was still dark. We took off before sunrise and drifted silently above the African plains, watching the sun come up over the horizon. From our lofty perch, we could see large herds of buffalo, still asleep on the ground - that is until the pilot turned the burners on - stampede!
After about an hour of total wonder at the fabulous spectacle beneath us, the apparently never ending savannah, the wild animals, the peace and tranquility; we landed somewhere near the Tanzanian border.
It is not a cheap mode of transport, we paid US$ 385 each, booked through the travel dest at the Sarova Mara Camp. They do accept credit cards, but due to a huigh number of recent cancellations, expect payment with booking. Leave a Comment
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 Twin Otter at Siana Springs
Airstrip. by grets
The 45 minute flights departs Nairobi at 10.00 and 15.00 daily, returning from the Mara at 11.00 and 16.00. The cost is as follows:
Single High Season = US$ 105
Return High Season = US$ 185
Single Low Season = US$ 95
Return Low Season = US$ 170
High Season = 16 Dec - 31 March
16 Jun - 31 Oct
Low Season = 1 April - 15 June
1 Nov - 15 Dec
There is a baggage weight limit of 15 kg which is to include hand luggage, but I will say they didn't actually weigh our hand luggage. The conditions state: " The carriage of excess baggage is at the sole discretion of the company after taking into consideration the type of aircraft and the number of passengers booked." The charge for excess baggage is Ksh 200 per kg.
Check in time is 45 minutes at Wilson airport and 15 minutes at the airstrips.
We flew in a Twin Otter with 16 seats and found the view over the Kenyan landscape absolutely stunning. As there was only eight of us travelling, we all had a window seat. Leave a Comment Theme: Airplane
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 Our safari vehicle by grets
When booking a safari, it is worth checking the type of vehicle they offer, and whether or not they guarantee you a window seat. Leave a Comment Theme: Bus
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 ALAN & KIM by safardreams
10/2001
ps, still like my LAND-ROVER Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 "WILL THE RHINO COME OUT?" by safardreams
We were all hoping he would come out!
But, to this day I don't believe there was a RHINO! KIM was trying so hard to fine one.
Because, I told him about all the RHINOS I
saw in LAKE NAKURU! He also wanted us to see all of the BIG-5!! We only saw 4!
It was great none the less!!
10/2001 Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Masai Transportation by Myndo
Use a 4WD or you will get stuck.
If it rains, even this is sometimes not enough. We had quite some rain when we were there and twice made a pirouette in the mud. No harm done, but .... phew. My husband says (of course) it is also a matter of experience. Even the best car drives not by itself....
In the picture you can see the car we had. In the background is a Masai Village, BTW.
Yes, this is Masai country, so it should be no surprise that you will at least once stop here to view and visit a village ... Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor Home
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 "A HELPING-HAND" by safardreams
while staying at DREAM-CAMP, we used a
LAND CRUISER! Two times we had to give a HELPING-HAND to some stuck in the mud
MINNI-BUGGER!! THE LAND ROVER is:
THE-BEST!
10/2001 Leave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Map of the Mara with our route by gretsLeave a Comment Theme: Other
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 Cat on our Car by Waxbag
Make sure you look over the vehicle carefully.
Check the tires (don't forget the spare!).
See if the fuel gage works.
Check out the bottom of the vehicle to see if anything is loose and/or hanging.
Make sure vehicle has a sun roof and test it.
Here is who we used: They were honest, but their cars were a little rickity (I think all rental cars are though)
Upgrade Tours and Car Hire
George G. Muriuki, Operations Manager
NCM Building, Opp. Odeon Cinema
Tom Mboya Street
P.O. Box 22129-00400 Nairobi
info@upgradesafaris.com
upgradecarhire@yahoo.com
Tel: 254-20-228725/338840
Cel: 0722-529228 Leave a Comment Theme: Car/Motor HomePhone: 254-20-228725/338840Other Contact: upgradecarhire@yahoo.com
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