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Another excellent Exodus trip. Having eventually passed through the crowded immigration controls, set out on the anticipated long road trip – great time at Lake Elementaita Lodge with Joseph giving excellent nature walk.
The 4 rhinos sighted at Lake Nakuru were only surpassed by two BLACK RHINOS when we travelled on to the Masai Mara. Davis our driver/guide was amazing to be able to spot wildlife and drive. Camp set up excellent along with food and hurrah for electricity in tent for recharging camera batteries.
Seeing two black rhino in the open for half an hour.
Excellent - so knowledgeable and calm - listens to clients wishes and accommodates as best as possible.
Take water into immigration hall on arrival and ensure you do not end up in transit lounge as did one of our group (signage poor). Be prepared for v bumpy ride from Lakes to Masai Mara.
We thoroughly enjoyed our trip. The accommodation was comfortable with good food. We particularly liked Ilkeliani in the Masai Mara.
Seeing the animals and birds at such close quarters. The lions and elephants were particularly memorable. We saw a Cheetah make a kill of an antelope.
Our guides Peter and Davis were excellent. They looked after us very well and their knowledge of the wildlife we saw was exceptional.
We found that Malerone anti-malaria tablets were OK to take after hearing mixed reviews of Doxi Cyclin. We would recommend taking US dollars in cash as some card payments were not always working.
This was my first trip with Exodus and it completely exceeded my expectations. I had such a good time I did not want the week to end! The trip was well organised and the accommodation was better than described in the trip notes. Their is so much to see on the game drives it makes the 6am wake up calls worth it!
The week for me was truly inspirational, writing this review I still cant believe ive done it! Seeing a Cheetah relaxing under a tree, a troupe of babboons casually walking down the road, a suckling lion cub, seeing 12 hippos rise in the River Mara and seeing it all so closely... the list for me is endless. I along with 3 others did the hot air balloon ride, this was magical seeing it all from a birds eye view and it was so peaceful. When the balloon landed (quite smoothly) we was driven to the breakfast site and had a glass of champagne with a full cooked breakfast (which was fab!).
Kenneth was very knowledgeable espicially on birds, I was amazed how he could spot and name them so quickly! He listened to the group when we wanted photo stops, comfort breaks and always had a smile.
My top tips for this holiday would be- Women, wear a sports bra. The ride can get VERY bumpy espicially into the Mara- Take a waterproof jacket- Pack a torch, in the second camp this will be how you ask for an escort when it gets dark- Suncream, I only packed SPF15 (In Oct) and I got burnt.- Dont bother getting a Visa in advance, you still have to join the same queue and it doesnt make it that much quicker.- Pack some long sleeved tops for the evening.- The cost of the balloon ride in October 2013 was $450- Make sure your tent is securely zipped... one day our tent was raided and my custard creams were eaten!- Memory cards, get the best you can - allow for approx 700+ photos!
I'd never done anything like this before and this trip totally exceded my expectations – it really felt like the trip of a lifetime! A real treat I was glad to have spent the money on! From the moment we arrived we were taken such good care of, the tented camp accommodation was utterly amazing, and our daily drives to see the animals were not only fun but interesting and awe inspiring!
Hard to choose, but seeing the male lions walk past, so close and so unaffected by our presence is up there. Such majestic animals and I was struck by how struck I was by them - it's an image that will stay with me a long time. And also getting such a good sighting of a leopard - it just strolled on past us and under the truck in front as if we were invisible. I know how hard they are to spot and how lucky we were to see this one. Big cats are such beautiful creatures.
Excellent! He was respectful, informative, thoughtful and funny all through. He made sure we had a great holiday and always thought of our needs (lots of "comfort" stops), made sure we had enough water and taught us a lot about all the animals too. Not to mention sharing our jokes and telling us funny stories of his own. Thanks Davis!
All the information you need is provided by Exodus before you go and there really is nothing to worry about. The tented camp is luxurious to say the least (I've stayed in 4* hotels that aren't anywhere near as nice!) but you might want to take ear plugs for the night as being so close to the animals doesn't make it the quietest of places. That said, I slept better on this holiday than I have slept anywhere...including at home! Make sure you take waterproofs as well - I went in October and the short rains are short but pretty heavy!
Some great memories, great people, great guides, fantastic landscapes and stunning wildlife… much better than watching on tv.
Watching a lion hunt... female stalking downwind and another female flanking driving the wildebeest towards the female waiting in ambush, then the explosion of pace when she broke cover... all saying that the hunt was unsuccessful. Mainly because the lions were already on a kill when this opportunity presented itself. Saying that there were many great moments all packed into a few days. Elephants, Buffalo, Leopard, Cheetah, Serval, Rhino and spectacular birdlife the list goes on and on.
Peter & Daveis were 1st class, tonnes of knowledge, funny, clear and made the trip what it was complimented by the wildlife, culture and accommodation! You couldn't get 2 finer guides. Focusing on the things we came to do and see.
Bring a decent camera and record the memories. The photographic opportunities are fantastic and a great way to show people how worthwhile going on safari is... a photo makes 1000 words so to speak. Don't pack fancy, beware of the sun all common sense stuff. Viewing wildlife in it's natural habitat is a privilege , it's not a zoo so set your expectations reasonably and you'll be amazed. Food was great and catered for all diets.
An amazing week with plenty of game viewing oppertunites and a chance to see a couple of the game parks that Kenya has to offer.
On our first full day in the Mara, we came across a cheetah and two cubs who had just made a kill. We stayed with them for half an hour and it was amazing to (finally!) see some in the wild. We hit the tail end of the migration but still managed to see many wildebeest. The sunrise balloon ride was also an amazing experience.
Our group leaders - Ken & Davis - where fantastic drivers & spotters, and were always on hand to answer any questions we may have had. They were very knowledgeable, friendly and kind.
Go for the balloon ride. I was worried I wouldn't enjoy it since the idea of being in a small basket way up off the ground doesn't really appeal to me (read: panic!) but it was a very calming experience, and definitely worth it!
Wow!!Fabulous animals, knowledgeable guides – a trip that exceeded all my expectations
Sitting in the middle of a herd of 30+ elephants, so close we could almost have reached out to touch them. Majestic animals, totally ignoring us, just doing their thing....magical.
Both Davis and Peter were wonderful. They both really know their stuff and really care about sharing their knowledge. They have a great knack for passing on information, judging the group and tailoring their approach. They also have an amazing ability to FIND the animals...I still haven't worked out how they can spot and correctly identify a small smudge in the distance as a cheetah / gnu / gazelle or whatever! They organised everything (including the group!) very well without being heavy handed - a perfect balance.
Ladies - for the long trip to / from the Masai Mara, consider a sports bra!! (and my heartfelt thanks to the earlier reviewer who said the same thing!) If you are not a good traveller, take tablets - the road is rough (but fun!)
This was an excellent trip. Although quite short, it was very busy, and there were plenty of opportunities for game spotting. It felt a lot longer than a week – in a good way!
The highlight for me - even over and above the (optional) balloon ride - was watching three cheetah dining on a recent kill. We watched then for half an hour, even though it felt like five minutes. They are beautiful animals, and this was the first time I had seen any in the wild. The balloon ride too was a wonderful experience.
The tour was led by Davies and Ken. They were excellent drivers and spotters, were very knowledgeable about the animals and plants and Davies in particular passed on a lot of interesting information about Kenya and the Masi. As well as this, they were always cheerful and helpful.
Be prepared for early mornings!
This was one of the exceptional experiences of my life, a truly once in a life time trip.The beauty of Lake Nakuru with it's white Rhino and abundant wild life. The vastness of the Masai Mara with its teeming herds of Wilderbeast, Antelope and Zebra. The groups of Elephant, Giraffes, Hippos, Hyenas, Wart Hogs and Baboons. It is all just magical!
Seeing a Leopard in a tree with it's kill then carefully carrying it to the ground.Watching a Jackal creep up to a group of Lions on a kill then sneak in to get his share.Being with a great group of like minded people.
Davis and Peter are two of the nicest people that you could meet.First of all their professionalism and knowledge is second to none. Their ability to find game, their care and consideration, their genuine friendliness and great sense of humour made the trip the great success it was. I certainly hope that I will have the oppertunity to meet them again.They really did make us feel like a family.
Make sure that this is what you really want. Peter remarked one evening that some groups are hard to work with and that they get impatient (unbelievable!) This is not a Zoo with all the animals lined up waiting to be viewed. The magic is not knowing where or when you will see game and sometimes it appears in an unexpected way. As one of the group said "every game drive just gets better and better"
an unforgettable experience; the migration was a once in a lifetime thrill and I wouldn't have missed it for anyjthing and, as always the company was exceptional. kind, thoughtful co-travellers who made it even better. the organisation was good and delivered everything it promised.
the smiles of the local people, everyone seemed pleased to see us and help us. I was particularly grateful for the Masaii men with their torches in our tent camp.....I am sure I would have lost my way otherwise....and the sound of the animals at night (plus monkeys playing football on my tent roof) won't be forgotten for a long time.
b oth of them very good. their driving was exceptional (and tiring I am sure) and I still can't see how they spotted some of the animals so quickly whilst driving!!!!
just go with the flow. be prepared to be thrown about on the unmade roads, take a good camera and binoculrs (mine were rubbish)...don't bother packing dressing up clothes.....you will be too tired at night to even change......just a good meal, a drink and then bed to end a perfect day.