AYM - Classic Kenya Safari
Hi Bren,
I'm doing this trip but my departure date is the 15th Sept, I assume it's the same trip.
Laura
Hi Laura,
It's lovely to hear from you. Yes I believe it is the same trip, as the actual holiday itself starts on Day 2 (first day is travelling with the overnight flight).
Have you been on many trips like this before? I usually tend go on energetic cycling holidays, but more recently the gentle & relaxing pace of the safari trips are becoming more appealing.
Are you thinking of doing any of the optional extras? The walking safaris really appeal to me & also the sunrise balloon flight, but I'm not 100% sure about the Masai Village visit, which maybe a bit touristy for my liking. However, I'm a fairly relaxed person, so I'll go with the flow of the group.
I'm really looking forward to meeting you in September. I guess there are a few more of us, because I now see the holiday is guaranteed.
See you in September.....
Bren.
Hi Bren,
This will be my first safari so I'm very much looking forward to it.
Yes I think I'd do the optional extras but like you happy to decide regarding the Masai Village to the majority vote of the group. I did read one review that said the guides push it hard and they felt they had to go! I was undecided regarding the balloon flight but two friends have said it will be amazing so they sold it to me.
I plan on applying for my visa before I travel as I've read reviews that say it's quite a long wait at the airport for it and I don't really fancy that. Plus I don't want to be responsible for delaying the group.
It all feels too far away but I'm sure September will be here before we know it!
Laura
Hi Laura,
Yes I think it's a very good idea applying for the visa beforehand. I'll probably try and arrange for mine a couple of months prior to our departure, as I don't wish to be faffing around at Nairobi airport trying to obtain one there.
To wet your appetite a little, I've found these couple of links which will hopefully be of interest:
(Just in case I've typed the 2nd one incorrectly; if you enter 'Basecamp Masai Mara' into Youtube then it should hopefully take you to the short 3 minute clip).
Rather excitingly, I see that Planet Earth Live tonight will be posting one of its presenters at the Masai Mara National Reserve, which should make superb viewing.
As you say, September seems way too far away, but by the way this year's passing, it'll be with us very soon! :-)
Bren.
Just wondering who else is going on this fab trip in September? It would be great to hear from any other fellow travellers prior to departure.
Bren.