What a fine time we had! As you know, travel during these times can be hectic, but Fred and his team did a great job of accommodating changes in schedules,... read more with no complaint.
We traveled to Maasai Mara, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Naivasha, with our experienced guide, Kizito.
He and Fred met us at our hotel, and after a briefing, our adventure began!
Kizito did a fine job explaining local customs and pointing out points of interest, as we drove to the Mara. After checking into the lodge, we began our safari.
We were quite fortunate to spot a pride of lions within our first hour on the game drive. They had just taken down a Cape Buffalo. Talk about a sight to behold! Later in the drive we saw elephants, giraffe, impala, antelope, and many other animals.
The next day, our good fortunate continued, as we spotted cheetahs, lions, and so many other animals.
In the evenings, we relaxed at the lodge. We met local Maasai tribesmen, and spoke with those working at the lodge, regarding the local customs. It was a lovely way to pass the time.
After visiting the Mara, it was time to visit Lake Nakuru. The lodging here was quite nice, as was the wildlife. We saw many monkeys, pelicans, buffalo, Thompson gazelles... the list goes on and on.
Lake Naivasha also was a highlight. We had a walking safari, which allowed us to get up close to some giraffes, as we learned in depth information regarding plants and animals. Next was a boat tour, to watch we saw hippos and even African Eagles diving for fish. We spent the afternoon lounging by the pool at a lovely resort.
As we prepared to head back to Nairobi, we had a final stop, at Carnivore. There we sampled many fine meats, including crocodile and ostrich. The vanilla ice cream was quite nice, too.
I'd highly recommended East Africa Adventure Tours and Safari. The staff was excellent, and the trip was one we'll always remember.
