We have just returned from another wonderful trip to Kenya.
As always we landed at JKI and over-nighted at the Mayfair Hotel in Nairobi. The Kenyans are friendly and helpful [something which our service industry here could learn from].
We then flew into the Mara where we were greeted in fine fashion by all at Kichwa Tembo. Coffee and eats on the airstrip, hugs and pats on the backs by the rangers and warm smiles all round.
The sightings we experienced can only be described as exceptional. If last year was the time of birds, this year was the time of mating lions - so there will be many cubs next year!
The wildebeest were scarce. We saw few crossings, but those we were privileged to view were sensational.
David's images get better every year and once edited will be put onto our website: www.creative-escapes.co.za.
The exceptional rangers added to the Mara experience. Their knowledge and concern for the well-being of the client cannot be empahsised enough. From tent custodian to to chef, management to ranger, we cannot speak highly enough of their people skills.
Kichwa Tembo is a beautiful tented camp on the edge of the Mara conservancy. Near enough to drive in for early morning drives, far enough to be out of the madding crowd.
We ballooned, had lunch in the bush, viewed game and of course re-established our friendships.
The group we took had fun and 'the experience of a lifetime'. So did we [again].
We also visited Lake Nakuru which was beautiful and peaceful.
We return exhausted but delighted by our travels in Kenya.
Dates for 2009: 28 August - 6 September 2009.
