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Andrew and Olivier Switzerland -Geneva
”The hotel accommodation in Mombassa was wonderful, white sands beach hotel
was wonderful, the atmospheric hotel and was a real treat. I would recommend
this place to anyone - The tours to Malindi and Watamu were good and
organized well. Tsavo was also excellent; the lodge is truly luxurious and
has a wonderful location. For 3 nights we were treated like loyalties in the
lodge. Overall it all went very smoothly and exceeded expectations. A great
safari in Kenya and when we next need a trip to Africa I shall get back in
touch”.
Hello Esther

Kenya safari was fabulous! Beyond our expectations! Every arrangement, every detail, was in the words of our safari guide at Mara Sarova Tented Camp "Super Duper!" I believe we saw every animal we could have seen including seeing leopards two days in succession at Masai Mara. Among our highlights was a baboon getting into our tent Tortillis Camp Amboseli and pilfering Anne warm-up jacket, which was ready for the Salvation Army anyway, and an elephant charging our Land Rover at Samburu Sopa Lodge. We are most appreciative you booked us only into luxury Safari camps and lodges. At Masai Mara we went on a seven hour game drive, we managed to see a cheetah track an impala, a hyena steal an impala carcass from a female leopard and her cub, and a female leopard and her cub chowing down on a kudu. All flights and transfers were right on time. All in all, we had a wonderful Kenya tour and want to thank you for your creativity, diligence and care.

All the best,

Anne and Moses Norway Melbone Sidney

Dear Edwin
We are safely back from our wonderful Africa holiday, to find England under 15cm of snow! I just would like to thank you again for arranging the wonderful safari we had last week in Tanzania! We saw the big 5 again, two leopards hanging in a tree from very close and a cheetah for 50 m. distance crossing the road at the back of our jeep, many lions with cubs, three tree climbing lions hanging in different trees, hyena with cubs, 4 black rhinos and of course thousands of wildebeest crossing the Grumeti River full of crocodiles. The Serena Lodges and Hotels in Serengeti and hotels in Lake Manyara were really fantastic with beautiful rooms and delicious buffets.We really had an unforgettable holiday to Tanzania!

Best regards,
Christine and Daniel Otter

Esther  Safari of a lifetime! I am now a “spoiled” traveler. Thanks for the amazing safari itinerary! We were so impressed as you really take all this very seriously! I LOVED the area around Migration Camp Serengeti --our tour drive each day was terrific and our driver, Richard was such a great teacher! And we always had 'private' drives. One afternoon, I went out on a drive by myself. It was simply amazing! The Crater Lodge was incredible! It was like staying on a movie set! A combination of decor that you would never really see anywhere else! The food was great...and, again, the staff was so friendly and helpful! We saw one of only EIGHT cheetahs in the crater (we were amazed by that!) and we saw two rhino (which, of course, we would not have seen anywhere else). Plus there was a 'close encounter' with a lioness that led to some awesome pictures! I would definitely recommend the Crater Lodge to friends! But I'd stress Lake Manyara first! Andour guide for our Zanzibar Stonetown tour was great! I don't remember his
Name, but he had given Bill Clinton a short walking tour the year before. He seemed to know everyone in Stonetown! We took a walking tour and we were able to go out in the afternoon for a spice Island tour with him. The one-on-one attention was wonderful and totally unexpected. The Zanzibar beach hotel was outstanding and Mnemba resort was simply heaven. I think one of the best parts of the holiday was the fact that our lodges were small enough that we could have very nice conversations with the small number of guests and then our safari drives and tours were private (we only had to share a drive one day - and had a great time, at that!). I was very impressed by that because we traveled during the 'high season'. Our Tanzania safari reservation with Esther was handled courteously and efficiently. You were very helpful, we loved that! We did not have to worry about anything. Every question and concern was addressed quickly and thoroughly! Friendly emails and detailed answers. Thanks again for helping us have an amazing African experience!
Catherine Delahunt, from Australia

Hi Esther
I hope this email finds you and your family in good health. In short, our Uganda tour was fantastic.  We really had a great time and of course the gorilla safari was the highlight.  Leonard was a great gorilla tour guide being very considerate and thoughtful to our every need.  We are just sorry that he took ill and had to go through all he did.  Even so he was still so concerned about us all the time.  When we were talking with Charles we mentioned that there are two magazines in California that are read extensively by people wanting to travel to Uganda. I have included their web sites below as thought it may be worth looking into for advertising purpose. We have raved about your safari company to all we have spoken and told our story to, so let hope that there will be some interest shown.
Best regards,
Ann and Barry are from California, USA

Thank you so much for the really excellent service you provided us with. Having never booked a holiday to Africa online previously I was worried about security issues around payment etc. however your staff, and especially Edwin, made everything extremely easy. I was impressed with the speed at which you replied to my requests for information, and the fact that what you suggested matched our needs exactly (and our price range). The Reef Hotel was indeed a well situated hotel in lovely grounds. However for us the highlight was the amazing safari to Tsavo East and especially the stay at Satao Camp. I cannot recommend this highly enough! Not only were the game drives incredible - and we saw everything we hoped to - but the actual Tsavo camp, situated as it is on a waterhole, was a truly magical experience. I shall never forget having a fantastic dinner
served in such beautiful surroundings only 100yrds away from elephants, impalas and giraffes. Then to top it off to sit by the camp fire, under African starry skies watching gazelle trot by and then spend the night under canvas - though I have to say that the 'tent' was considerably more luxurious than I was expecting. Thank you so much for suggesting this over the more usual game lodge safaris - your recommendation was spot on! I also want to commend you for the service you gave us whilst in Mombassa, from the personal collection at the Mombasa airport to the frequent (but not intrusive) calls to check that we were OK and to see if there was anything you could do for us. I just hope that more people get to hear about you and choose to use your service. I have certainly recommended you to all my friends and family. Thanks again for everything and we will definitely be using you if we are ever lucky enough to return to Kenya.

R and A Webb
Alexandria, VA, USA

Thanks for checking in with us. In general, the African trip was fantastic -- including the travel guides, the accommodations, and the logistics, plus it was my 65th marriage anniversary. It was the best trip ever! I saw so many great animals and had a fantastic time with my two grandchildren and my two daughters. Thanks to the people at African Safaris and Adventures, they really made us feel special and were wonderful to all of us. Thank you for an unforgettable, once-in- a-lifetime experience. ” We were thrilled with the trip, particularly with the excellent and organized itinerary, the beautiful accommodations and most importantly, our fantastic guide Solomon. Words cannot describe how comfortable and safe we felt in his hands We saw more animals than we thought possible, including giraffe, cheetah, elephants, lions, buffalo, hippos and even a leopard -- all within just a few feet. We ate the most delicious food in the most beautiful settings, such as breakfast right in the middle of the Serengeti with zebra and wildebeest by our side. It is also worth mentioning that our entire safari to Tanzania went off without a glitch and we were able to relax and just enjoy it. To this day, we watch the DVD of our photos and it puts a smile on our face instantly. We would wholeheartedly recommend you to anyone interested in visiting the region! THANK
YOU

The two of us climbed Kilimanjaro, led by our guide Michael and support from the team African Safaris and Adventures put together for us.  We took the Mount Kilimanjaro Rongai route, which meant camping 5 nights.  We haven't camped much but even on this huge mountain, found it more enjoyable than previous experiences.  Not hard, since we had Two Mountain Climbing guides a cook and porters taking care of everything.  When we arrived at each campsite, the table was set for us to have snacks—and the food was always really good!  We're both pretty fit and had no trouble with the Mount Kilimanjaro climb, but Michael encouragement and reminding us to climb "pole, pole" helped a lot.  Every day, the views and the experience were better than the previous. - The safari was also top notch.  Our guide, Solomon became a friend and was Just the right kind of person for us.  A wealth of information without talking too much, smart, friendly, helped us understand about local real life-- things you can't get out of a book.  Also, a great eye for game. Seemed to have telescopic vision-- helping us spot a leopard in a tree with its kill or some other breathtaking scene every day. - If you are committed to taking a holiday to Tanzania but not sure how to do it, here's our thought process:  We wanted to experience everything we could include camping safari, luxury lodges and tented lodges.  We enjoyed them all but have the warmest memories of the tented lodges.  You're in a big tent, with real beds.  The tent is typically on a platform of wood or concrete, with a thatched roof over it and a perfectly fine bathroom attached to the back of it.  This allows the lodges to be placed in remote and beautiful settings.
Awesome little bars for the cocktail hour after a game drive and good food at charming restaurants in bush settings. - From a practical point of view-- When we were deciding and preparing for the trip, we asked ourselves "Does it make sense to send this money to somebody in Tanzania we've never met?   We'd be dubious about sending money even to somebody near home in the U.S."  Well, we decided if we were going to Tanzania, we ought to support a local safari company, even it felt like taking more of a chance than going with a UK or US based or partnered safaris companies. Of course, it all turned out great and we consider it one of our best life decisions! Esther met us at the airport and Everything went on schedule with not one hiccup for the entire two weeks. Warm and friendly people at every turn and total support for anything we needed. We would be glad to give you more information if you contact her

Jukka Blomquist Sarfvik
Lieksa, Finland
We took our honeymoon safari in October 2006 with African Safaris and Adventures to Kenya and cannot commend this firm highly enough. They really went out of their way to make our trip memorable by going out of their way to accommodate us in every sense.
Due to our general disorganization we did not book until 2 weeks beforehand but they were accommodating in this way and refused to take a deposit given the late booking.
We were met by Esther a director of the tour company, on arrival and were treated like royalty from then on. They provided an articulate and knowledgeable driver who was also our guide for the first two parks we visited - Amboseli Ol' Tukai Lodge which was amazing with incredible views) and Lake Nakuru Lodge (Lion Hill again great food and
welcome). The Kenya lodges we stayed at were great from the point of view of the views, game availability and food which was of a high standard. We then flew from Nairobi to the Masai Mara on flying safari and stayed at Mara Intrepids which was a touch of luxury and well worth the extra. We then moved on to Mara Leisure which again was luxury lodge. This is a new safari camp and although based outside the park was a treat given the personal service we received (as only 2 of 4 people staying) and the enormous tent that we stayed in, completing new, safe and good to be in what was a genuine Masai community (owned and run by Kenyans). African Safaris and Adventures arranged every detail of the trip and did so for a price that was better than any other travel
Company and for better price as reputable UK safari companies were offering for road safari trips in a far lesser standard of accommodation. Sam was exceptional: well informed and welcoming throughout. This firm could not have been better in any way and can be thoroughly recommended. Finally we'd like to promote the fact that by booking and trusting Kenya based safari companies such as this you are investing in a wonderful country that needs such trust and investment. You really can't lose as it gives you exposure to Kenyan people, you are investing directly in the country and the level of service is undoubtedly better and cheaper than that offered by UK or American tour companies. If you're thinking of 'going safe' and booking with an international tour company please have a think and decide to trust our review and you won't regret it!

Tony Roberts and my wife Maria
from Britain Nov 15, 2006

Après beaucoup de recherche dans les entreprises du mont Kilimandjaro Safari, mon mari et j'ai décidé de safaris africains et Aventures. C'était la meilleure expérience de nos vies et nous sommes reconnaissants à Mark et Matamo (nos deux guides), notre cuisinier, et de nos nombreux porteurs qui nous ont aidés à atteindre un de nos rêves. Depuis le temps que nous avons été accueillis à l'aéroport, jusqu'à l'heure nous avons quitté la Tanzanie, nous avons été bien soignés. Les transferts ont été faciles, le paiement a été facile. Ce fut une expérience formidable. Nous avons même décidé de dernière minute sur un safari en Tanzanie qui a été facilement mis en place pour nous avec moins d'un préavis de 12 heures! Nous avons marché du Kilimandjaro TK Rongai trajet en 7 jours. Il a été incroyable. Bien que nous étions là pendant la saison pluvieuse, il était
vraiment agréable. La route Rongai est grand parce, bien que vous escalader le Kilimandjaro un côté le moins fréquenté de la montagne, vous pouvez également descendre les plus occupés côté. Chaque jour de notre voyage a commencé avec un fabuleux HOT-oui-déjeuner chaud, inclus un repas chaud, et oui un repas chaud. Et je ne peux pas vous dire combien nous avons été ravis d'avoir un chocolat chaud à boire tous les soirs. Il a vraiment frappé la tache. ;-) La montée lui-même était assez facile, sauf pour la nuit au sommet, ce qui est faisable, mais difficile. Nos deux guides Mark et Matamo fait un excellent travail de veille pour nous, nous étions sûrs d'assurer, et nous amener vers le haut. La nuit du sommet, nous avons apporté le long d'un couple supplémentaire porteurs (Jacob & Yenni) pour transporter nos sacs de jour et de l'eau supplémentaire. On se sentait comme si safaris africains et Aventures étaient toujours
bien préparées et penser un peu en avance, qui est la raison nous l'avons fait pour le sommet. La descente a été le long de la route Marangu-aka itinéraire du coca-cola. Après avoir vu cette route, qui était belle ainsi, nous étions très happythat nous avons choisi le Rongai, afin que nous fait haussé deux voies de Kili. Safaris africains et Aventures vraiment avoir cette compris. Ils offrent des repas chauds à tous les repas, qui peut ne pas sembler impressionnant, mais c'était génial. La nourriture était différente pour chaque repas, et se sentait plus comme nous étions à manger. Il était vraiment bon. Ils ont traité l'ensemble de nos eau chaque jour, donc nous n'avons même pas eu à utiliser nos onglets iode. Chaque soir, lorsque nous sommes arrivés au camp, les tentes ont été mis en place, ainsi que d'une collation de thé et de maïs soufflé qui nous attendait. Nos guides attention proche de nous, nous nous assurons hommes mangeaient et buvaient suffisamment, ainsi que nous surveillaient de près les signes de la maladie d'altitude. Nous avons tous pris Diamox, qui a été utile. Safaris africains et Aventures est une société impressionnante. Nous reviendrons très certainement les utiliser à nouveau, et je les recommande à tous ceux que nous pouvons.

Bouches-du-Rhône – Marseille France
Donatien et Adeline

''Just wanted to thank you for helping to give us the best Zanzibar holiday we have ever had!! You really managed to put together a vacation of a lifetime. And apart from the blip in Zanzibar (still not sure what happened there), everything was smooth and stress free. Wow - what a country - so many people with so little and yet so much. Always a smile and a happy face and a Jambo wherever we went. Africa is the business - we will never forget this Zanzibar trip – Elvis was absolutely blown away (especially by the balloon trip - no pun intended......).  Alex our driver was fantastic; he went over and above every day to give us the best care and attention. He was an absolute gem, always there for us and went out of his way to make sure we were always comfortable and that we saw as much game as possible. Alex went in so close sometimes that I thought we would have
lions sitting in the van with us. Mathew was great too, we had a blow out in the dark on the way to Mapenzi, but he changed the tire and we were back on the road in 10mins. He organsed at very short notice a guide to show us around Stone Town on our last day and he was great too at the airport when we waited for an hour and a half outside in the heat because the plane before ours had been overbooked by 16 and people were getting irate because they didn't get on the flight. He stood by the desk with our passports and kept pushing them under the nose of the staff until we were booked, to make sure we were not left behind. Olonana Camp is a very special place, they greeted us by saying welcome home and that's exactly what it was for 3 nights. Our Butler Lawrence was there whenever we needed him - bringing us tea in bed before our morning drive - our washing was taken from the basket each morning and delivered clean and ironed each night and a hot water bottle was in our beds when we turned in each night. On John's birthday they
 baked a cake and performed a fantastic dance for him with all the staff singing the Jambo Jambo song - that was hilarious! Included in the price was a guided tour to the Masai village where we were made very welcome, and a nature walk too (we know all about turmite hills now). We weren't pushed to pay out for any extras as you often are when you go on holiday and on our last night they thanked us for choosing to stay with them and hoped that we would act as ambassadors for Kenya on our return. They even put a bed time story about why a leopard puts his kill in the tree and why the turtle has a cracked shell on our pillows to wish us Lala Salama. We were on our way back through the Mara reserve when Alex got a radio call to say a leopard was sleeping under a bush (I'd told him that was my favorite big cat) and Alex sad he had to get us to it or he would have failed us. We were very sad to leave but Kenya owes us a rhino as that's the only one of the Big 5 we didn't get to see, so we have a good reason to go back. Once again thank you so much from myself John and Alistair for helping me to organise this trip.
Dahlia Ghassani, United Kingdom

Dear Esther
 
Service from African Safaris and Adventures was excellent,  Esther was my contact and she always answered quickly and professionally to my multiple questions (as it was the first time that I was tacking a safari in Africa) and it was the first time that I booked a holiday by e-mail and with a foreign travel agency and everything went well. As soon as they received the payment I was informed. After a 4 hour drive from Nairobi to Selenkay conservancy with our driver john (I will never forget this, the bumpy roads and all these trucks driving right, left, according the holes in the roads! But, we felt safe with our very good driver) we reached Amboseli Porini Camp. We were impressed by the kindness of the Masai in the Amboseli Camp; we felt we were being looked after by friends. They really took care of my daughter and me like princesses and made our stay at Porini camp Amboseli unforgettable. Our guide john was amazing. His skill, knowledge and patience during the game drives were impressive. A nice man. He is a living encyclopedia. He was very nice with his team as well. We had every comfort we could wish in the camp, a nice big tent, clean and very comfortable. The food was of very good quality. The game drives from Amboseli Porini Camp in the Selenkay conservancy were very interesting as we were the only guests in the conservancy. The next day a very nice American couple joined us and we shared the day (game drive to Amboseli) together and the evening and we really enjoyed their company. The evening game drives were very nice and most of
all the sundowner at the scenic viewpoint. We were lucky as it was full moon and we could see the African sky is much clearer to see the stars (explained by john and since then my daughter Linda can recognize a lot of stars in the Swiss sky!). At Amboseli and Lake Nakuru safari lodge the game drives were great as well, but with more buses and cars around us which made it different from the Selenkay Conservancy. It goes without saying that for me the best experience was to see all those animals in freedom in the nature, these wonderful landscapes with the Kilimanjaro at the back. But, I think that it was the walk with the Masai and the visit to their village. We felt like guests and not like tourists invading their living and I will never forget their kindness and smiles.
Andreas Tengler Switzerland

We arrived in Houston two days ago :( and are still feeling quite jetlagged. We had the most fantastic time. Everything went so smoothly for us and we'll have the most wonderful, exciting memories of Africa. We saw all the wildlife we wanted to and more. Masai Mara - we were very surprised to be upgraded to 'Mara Explorer Camp'. We asked the Manager why we were lucky enough to be upgraded and she said the tour operator who booked us is a very good customer of theirs and that because they operate huge volumes; they are much respected travel company! It was the pinnacle for us - perfect for our anniversary - the best place yet. Every new destination we went to we saw new species. Most of all everyone treated us like royalty. The guides, drivers, askaris, waiters etc all were fantastic. Now we're back home - but not treated like royalty any more...........he. Thanks for organising this great holiday in Kenya for us."
Benjamin and Abbatha
Houston Texas United States of America I am writing to say "THANK-YOU" to African Safaris and Adventures for the safari holiday of a lifetime; our lifetime! We had the wonderful experience of being on safari to Africa with Joseph koto, traveling through Kenya and Tanzania. We knew from the minute we met Joseph at the airport, that we were in most capable hands and were now ready for our safari adventure. The knowledge, humor and kindness we enjoyed throughout our safari, was evident from our first introductions! I was traveling with my Mother and my two children. This I knew could be quite the challenge for even the most experienced of guides. My concerns quickly disappeared. We felt comfortable and safe the throughout the entire journey. The professionalism and attention to detail was so evident with African Safaris Adventures.  I worked many years in the travel industry for Canada's largest tour operator, visiting many exciting holiday destinations. Our vacation with African Safaris Adventures was definitely the best trip I have ever been on. It was the most organized and well planned trip, with a variety of accommodations and daily activities. Each new day brought with it a different, exciting adventure. The safari was such an incredible journey! In every regard, it was flawless. Joseph was undoubtedly the best tour guide I have ever had the pleasure of traveling with. The entire safari, Joseph humored and entertained us, sharing with us his many stories about life in Kenya. His vast knowledge of tribal life was so interesting and much appreciated. Within a few days, we proudly considered Joseph more than just our safari guide; he was our friend. Joseph had a great impact on us all. Joseph has a special gift and how fortunate we were to have spent our time with him. We are all better people for it! He is in every regard, a true ambassador to not only your company, but to Africa in general. We really enjoyed the variety of accommodation. Each property had its' own uniqueness and we enjoyed them all with one exception. We found the Amboseli Sopa Lodge to not be of the same standard as the rest of the properties. Our favorite property was the Mbuzi Mawe camp in Tanzania. We found our stay there remarkable and definitely one of our highlights. The staff was so incredibly friendly and paid attention to every detail of our stay. We have many fond memories of our time spent with them. One of the most memorable experiences of our trip was the day we visited Malezi School. My sons are both avid basketball players and rarely go a day without playing. They were going throughbasketball withdrawal and missing it badly. When Joseph realized this, he contacted Esther. Chris set to work and magically organized a basketball scrimmage for my sons to participate in at this school. My boys still talk about this and will remember it as a highlight of their holiday safari. We cannot thank Esther enough for putting such effort in to arranging this event. While at the school, in conversation with their coach, we discovered the interest in a possible team trip to Canada. We will be in contact with the school to see if this is a possibility. What an experience that would be and it would all be possible because of Esther great efforts!  We have now been back in Canada for two months and the impact of our safari and time spent in Africa never ceases to amaze us. The sights and experiences of your wonderful continent marvel that of anywhere. When asked about our trip, one can only reply how great it was but in no way can convey its' emotional impact. We believe that one must experience the adventure to fully realize and appreciate it. Words cannot paint a vivid enough picture to describe it. You must live the adventure to get the full appreciation of what it means to be "on safari". We were expecting the animals to be amazing but were not anticipating to be affected by the people of your great nation the way we were. For us, it was so much more than just the animals. It was the people of Kenya and Tanzania that now make our memories so important and we will cherish those memories for our lifetime. For this, my parents, my sons and I, say a heartfelt thank you to all of you at African Horizons for making our safari the adventure it was!  Hallo Guys,''Bare en hurtig bemærkning til at sige tak så meget for at organisere for os, hvad der var den perfekte og mest fantastiske bryllupsrejse safari. Det helt oversteg forventningerne, som var temmelig højt til at starte med! Vores guide til Kenya safari var hjælpsomme, utrolig vidende og fik os til tykke af den aktivitet først på mange lejligheder. The lodge safaris du anbefalede var vidunderlige, luksuriøse, god mad osv. Som for Zanzibar, den bolig, du anbefales til kernen af ​​vores ophold, det Karafuu strandhotel, igen var fantastisk - vi har aldrig opholdt sig nogen steder kan lide det. Vi var også rigtig heldige med, at vi fik opgraderet og var derfor på toppen af ​​klippen i den første række af sommerhuse med den mest fantastiske udsigt alle runde af havet og puljer over til højre for vores balkon. Saltvandet swimming pool var stor, havet var fab, og de konkrete gangbro er en genial idé. Igen maden var rigtig god, det faktum, at de giver bordtennis og pool til fri var også stor og indkvartering var bare ren luksus! Turen til skoven for at se aber var virkelig informativ og vi fik mere ud af det, end vi indså, at vi ville og middag på kødædende dyr var den perfekte afslutning på den perfekte bryllupsrejse safari til Kenya og Zanzibar! Jeg kan huske, tænkte på, hvor dyrt safari er, når vi bestilte ferie, men vi begge føler, at det var penge godt givet ud, og god værdi i betragtning af hvor god kvaliteten af ​​ferien var. Det var virkelig en ferie for livet, som er præcis, hvad en bryllupsrejse skal være. Så hvis du nogensinde brug for en reference, ville vi være mere end glade for at give det. Tak igen
Achton & Emma
Aalborg Denmak

Edwin
"I just wanted to let you know how much we enjoyed our safari to Uganda.  It was fabulous.  Our guide, martin was especially good, He helped make the holiday to Uganda a great success.  He is just a wonderful tour guide.  He found animals that other safari guides in the savannah couldn't find.  We saw at least a dozen lions, including two different groups in trees. We also saw a very large leopard come out from behind some vegetation, walk over to a tree and climb it.  I don't know how he spotted them; they were all but invisible to us until he pointed them out. Our gorilla tracking safari event was also terrific. Our guides managed to find our gorilla family within 30 minutes--a good thing for me, since the climb was pretty strenuous!  Seeing them was, of course, a really wonderful and touching experience.  The other thing I want to mention is that martin figured out that my birthday occurred during the Uganda trip--at the Bwindi Forest camp. He arranged for the Bwindi camp staff to surprise me with a birthday cake, complete with singing 'Happy Birthday." Also, the staff gave us a bottle of wine for my birthday for dinner that night.  So, my birthday included seeing a leopard, two lions in a tree, a birthday cake, and a lovely bottle of wine.  A memorable day. Martin did all this just upon seeing my birth date in my passport copy is quite remarkable. He is truly an expert safari guide and a lovely man. Thanks for all your help with making this trip possible."
Phil Kiely
Australia

Ester, abbiamo avuto una meravigliosa vacanza. Non ci sono assolutamente nessuna lamentela. Tutto era eccellente. Siamo stati accolti da Edwin in tempo all'aeroporto e ci hanno portato all 'Hotel Serena di Nairobi. Abbiamo apprezzato il Nairobi Serena Hotel è stato veramente bello. Era pulito, aveva buon cibo, un personale cordiale, disponibile e cortese. I giardini erano bellissimi come la piscina. Quando siamo arrivati ​​intorno alle 21:00 abbiamo avuto una cena a buffet a bordo piscina. La vista e il cibo era ottimo. Sono stato contento di aver scelto di andare a Lewa Camp e per Intrepids Camp Masai Mara. E 'stata una buona decisione. Erano le due esperienze molto diverse. Lewa Safari Camp era piccolo e privati ​​con case molto belle. Lo scenario era diverso che il Masai Mara come lo erano le attività. Intrepids di Masai Mara, era più tipo di commercio con più
persone. Perché Lewa è più piccolo e più privato che aveva un po 'più elevato livello di servizio. Infatti, il primo giorno siamo arrivati ​​siamo stati gli unici ospiti. Gli animali esposti anche diversi comportamenti e lo scenario era molto diverso e il safari aveva un diverso sentire. I cottage a Lewa erano molto belle e spaziose. Abbiamo avuto la camera da letto due due cottage bagno. Ogni camera da letto era grande con una zona salotto. Il bagno era anche molto grande. Le due camere erano collegati con un portico esterno e un salotto. Il portico aveva alcuni molto comodo letto poco e sedie. Il salotto ha un camino e un piccolo bar. Il personale aveva un fuoco per noi quando siamo tornati dal disco sera gioco intorno alle 6:30 o 7:00. C'era anche una bella piscina, campo da tennis, una veranda collegata alla casa principale, e un altro salotto dove ci siamo incontrati per un

drink prima di cena. Quindi, abbiamo avuto molti posti comodi per stare tra le unità di gioco. Ci sono stati alcuni luoghi privati ​​per la Graig il che erano off limits per gli ospiti, ma dato tutti gli altri luoghi che sono stati aperti a noi non abbiamo mai sentito limitato. Abbiamo lasciato Serena intorno alle 10:00 di testa fuori di Wilson Airport per volare in Lewa. Mentre stavamo per volare in Lewa ero abbastanza perplesso su dove gli animali potrebbe essere. Prima di arrivare a Lewa abbiamo fatto una fermata a circa 10 minuti. Non ho visto nessun animale lì e non vedono alcun come lo erano volato nella pista di atterraggio Lewa Conservatorio. Così, mentre volavamo in pensavo a me stesso, siamo stati presi, non ci sono animali qui. Ero sicuro che avremmo sentito qualcosa di simile, "avrebbe dovuto essere qui la scorsa settimana." Mi è stato mai sbagliato. All'aeroporto
siamo stati accolti dal nostro autista / guida Moongi (sp?) E una sorta di un ragazzo nella formazione di nome Pietro. Pietro era un Masai che stava per essere a Lewa per alcune settimane per alcuni di formazione o qualcosa del genere. Non ho mai capito esattamente che tipo di programma che era accesa, ma era molto piacevole essere intorno ed ero contento che era con noi. Quando ho incontrato Moongi non ho apprezzare appieno la sua abilità e talento. Più tempo che abbiamo trascorso con lui, più ci piaceva. Comunque, stavo pensando a me stesso come abbiamo lasciato la pista di atterraggio, "Non ci sono animali qui!" Mi stavo preparando mentalmente per una delusione. Mi è stato mai sbagliato. Abbiamo guidato lungo un fondo del fiume, come abbiamo lasciato la pista di atterraggio. Noi non avrebbe potuto essere a due passi dalla pista di atterraggio quando
abbiamo avvistato il nostro primo zebre, giraffe ed elefanti. L'unità verso il cottage e logge era piena di fermate per le foto di animali. Eravamo quasi in ritardo per il pranzo. C'erano gli animali ovunque. Quando siamo arrivati ​​abbiamo incontrato il Craigs e aveva un buon pranzo. Dopo aver riposato dopo pranzo siamo andati in poi game drive prima con Moongi e Peter. Moongi era impressionante. Lui sapeva tutto sugli animali. Era stato a Lewa per 22 anni, 18 come guida. Penso che siamo stati fortunati ad avere lui perché eravamo gli unici ospiti c'è il primo giorno. Alcuni altri ospiti è arrivato il Lunedi e Martedì ho avuto l'impressione che non erano soddisfatti con la loro guida come eravamo con Moongi. Lui sapeva tutto sugli animali. Come avrebbe fatto percorrere le strade che si sporgeva dalla jeep in cerca di tracce e la traccia. Lunedi sera stavamo guidando
intorno e Moongi affacciata alla jeep individuato una traccia leone. Scese e mettere la mano vicino ad esso ha detto che era fresco. Lunedi sera ci ha detto che pensava che sa dove alcuni ghepardi sono stati, ma abbiamo bisogno di lasciare circa 30 minuti prima. Che si rivelò essere una grande decisione, come noi, dico noi ma voglio dire Moongi, avvistato tre ghepardi maschi che erano a caccia. Erano belli e la luce era perfetto per scattare foto. E 'stata una mattinata molto. Altri ospiti ha visto la ghepardi, così tanto di cappello a Moongi. Dopo aver lasciato il ghepardi abbiamo iniziato a cercare leoni. Una delle differenze di comportamento tra leoni leoni Lewa e Masai Mara è che i leoni Lewa non sono realmente in un orgoglio. Sono più solitario e quindi più difficili da individuare. Inoltre, leoni Lewa non cacciano durante il giorno. Più tardi quel giorno il game drive nel
pomeriggio, dopo aver trascorso un circa un'ora alla ricerca di essa, Moongi avvistato un leone. Era appollaiato su un grosso albero caduto arto. E non avevano potuto essere in una posizione migliore per scattare le foto. La cosa Moongi è che ha posto quegli animali un miglio di distanza, senza binocolo. E 'stato sorprendente. Diceva: "Ci sono due rinoceronti più sul lato della collina che dal lato opposto della valle." Erano solo puntini. Potrei orzo vederli con un binocolo. Non so come ha visto quel leone. Doveva essere più di mezzo miglio di distanza ed era seduto su un tronco che era quasi lo stesso colore come il leone. Ricordo chiaramente che prima avvistato senza binocolo. Martedì mattina siamo andati a cavallo per una colazione cespuglio. E 'stato divertente. Abbiamo ottenuto molto vicino agli animali sul dorso di un cavallo. Abbiamo cavalcato i cammelli indietro,
ma Jeffrey e sono sceso uno camminato a circa metà strada. Cammelli sono maledettamente difficile da guidare. Abbiamo anche preso una camminata lungo un piccolo ruscello. Che era bellissima. Per aggiungere eccitazione per l'escursione siamo andati con un ragazzo con un fucile di protezione. Lewa è stato grande. Il tempo era perfetto. Faceva freddo al mattino. Abbiamo volato oltre Intrepids Mara Mercoledì mattina. Intrepids era un campo tendato nel Masai Mara. E 'stato anche davvero bello. Alloggio in tenda sono stati grandi. Il campo si affaccia sul fiume Talek. Il cibo era buono. Servizio nel ristorante era ok. Unità di gioco erano diverse. Intrepids aveva tre al giorno. Lewa solo due. Due al giorno era abbondante. Ci siamo sentiti un po 'di fretta con tre. Non abbastanza tempo per riposarsi tra unità. E, che ci crediate o no le unità sono
faticose. Rimbalzo, e c'è un sacco di rimbalzo, in giro per il jeep al sole e vento può essere molto faticoso. Si potrebbe dire che le unità non sono obbligatorie, che non lo sono, ma dopo aver passato così tanto tempo e oltre 14.000 Usd, per arrivarci si odiano a trasmettere l'opportunità di vedere qualcosa di nuovo e diverso. Entro la fine della settimana erano tutti molto stanchi. In realtà passò gli ultimi due dischi di gioco e questi sono quelli in cui Marta e ho visto i leoni e ghepardi bambino bambino. Naturalmente essendo i giovani sono non potevano lasciare che mostrano delusione di aver mancato vedere il bambino o ghepardi leoni bambino. Un modo che le unità di gioco erano diverse è che avvistare gli animali nel Masai Mara è un po 'più facile perché si può guardare per tutte le altre jeep. Se si vede un gruppo di jeep riuniti andare là perché c'è qualcosa lì.
Non era affatto così Lewa. Alcune delle cose che abbiamo visto al Masai Mara, che non abbiamo visto a Lewa erano grandi, enormi coccodrilli. Questi erano incredibilmente grandi coccodrilli. Abbiamo guardato il feed coccodrilli in un bufalo morto che galleggiava nel fiume. E 'stato fantastico. Non so se i coccodrilli ha ucciso o annegato, ma bufali sono animali grossi i coccodrilli sminuito il bufalo. Masai Mara ha avuto anche ippopotami, leopardi, leoni e ghepardi bambino. Una mattina al Masai Mara abbiamo visto alcune iene banchettare su una gnu uccidere dalla sera prima. Iene hanno potenti mascelle. Li sentivamo rompere le ossa costola, mentre essi mangiavano. Siamo stati vicino e che è stato che tranquillo. Alla fine circa il 30 avvoltoi si avvicinò e cercò di intimidire le iene nel rinunciare alla uccidere. E 'stato veramente interessante da guardare.
Avevo visto che il comportamento in televisione, ma a vederlo di persona è stato incredibile. Abbiamo anche avuto modo di vedere un sacco di migrazione degli gnu nel fiume Mara. Abbiamo fatto visitare un villaggio Masai. Che non era buono. L'odore era insopportabile. Quando siamo tornati a Nairobi siamo andati al centro giraffa. Che era bello. Abbiamo avuto modo di mangimi e toccare il giraffe. L'orfanotrofio degli elefanti era anche ottimo. Tutto sommato un viaggio molto buona. Il vostro sito ha qualche consiglio su binocolo. Ho comprato alcuni Nikon Monarch ATB 10X42. Ho pagato circa $ 300. Ogni volta che li ho passati in giro per una guida per prendere in prestito hanno sempre detto: "Wow, come campo chiaro e forte e la luce e la gamma di visione". Sono stati anche bene in situazioni di luce scarsa. Li ho comprati a scatola chiusa da internet ed è stata davvero felice con loro. Sono circa il 20% il costo del Leika consiglia sul tuo sito web. Questa potrebbe essere una buona alternativa più economica a suggerire ai vostri clienti

Mario Moretti Polegato   Perugia Italy

Edwin
I wanted to thank you again for another fantastic Safari experience. My first trip to Kenya in 2003 was certainly a winner and then to do another trip to Tanzania with you in 2009 was more than a curtain call. The organization and safaris itineraries for both were unsurpassed. Anyone who has ever dreamed of an African safari should strongly consider your safaris programs. Where do I start to try to describe my thoughts about the safari holiday to Tanzania? People ask me what I liked best, and my answer is, every 10 minutes there was a new best. Let’s start with the safari vehicles; they couldn't have been better. Comfortable, not crowded and since we were on a photographic safari plenty of room for camera equipment, and lots of room to shoot pictures. Even the non photographers loved it. We laughed when we saw the other tour safari groups with 9  people standing up, trying to shot photos. The drivers: very knowledgeable, our driver had a 30 years experience as a tour guide driver, knew every thing about the animals, people, history, etc. He was great at spotting animals, that I never saw, and predicted their behavior. The safari lodges in Tanzania especially Serengeti Serena Lodge: they were super, great rooms, beds, and showers. The food was excellent (I did have a couple tough steaks), and the staffs were super. The Leader: Don't get a big head, but I can't imagine going to a country like Tanzania, without a leader with your experience and knowledge. Being fluent in the language was a big help at the airport, villages and at the lodges. Your expertise in photography safaris, along with your constant concern that everyone was enjoying themselves, able to see the animals, and get the pictures they wanted, made our trip the safari of a life time
Laura Beltran Jimenez-Spain

''Just thought you would like to hear how we got on in Africa - one word 'unbelievable!!!'.  Your itinerary was superb - we were met in Arusha by a driver guide (Matata ) who was just brilliant - he was knowledgeable about not only the animals birds and flora of the region but also the political/social history as well. He was punctual, educational, had a good sense of humour and really enriched our experience - he even waited at the airport in Arusha until our plane left the ground in case he had to make other arrangements to get us to Zanzibar. The hotels in Tanzania were out of this world - easily the best we have ever stayed in - food, service, and accommodation absolutely spot on. On Zanzibar we were met at the airport and transported to Breezes hotel Zanzibar (easily the pick of the bunch) - again our driver guide Omar was punctual and efficient and told us about the area en route. He was available every day for us should we need him. Now we come to the Tembo Hotel - the hotel was nice enough (though not a patch on the others) but we were disappointed that they had an 'arrangement' with the town that resulted in what seemed limitless numbers of very noisy locals using the pool despite a sign stating that the pool was for residents only and requesting silence. The location also left a lot to be desired with three cargo ships unloading onto the beach in front of the hotel throughout our stay - I would have happily paid a bit extra to have been put up in another hotel. Please look on these last comments as constructive criticism as they did not have a huge impact on our overall enjoyment of our holiday to Tanzania and Zanzibar which I must say again was superb. I stand by what I said a while back that if you want to send me some advertising material I will happily distribute it around the fire stations etc in my area - please also feel free to use any comments in your material as a satisfied customer! Once again thank you for making this an unforgettable holiday.
Mike McEvoy
1050 Chelsea Ct.
Ontario Canada

Though it has been over two years since our safari, the trip remains for us a "trip of a lifetime."  Much of the reason for this is because of your dedication to your clients and your willingness to share your vast knowledge about the wildlife we saw and the Maasai village we visited. One of our friends, who had gone on a Kenya safari with a different safari group, spent much time looking at our photos and reading captions I had written. "How do you know the names of all the animals?" he asked. "Our guide Biko told us," I responded, puzzled by his question.  As we talked, it became obvious that he had had a number of guides during his safari to Kenya, many of whom seemed to remain silent.  But you went beyond simply identifying the animals we saw.  You told us how they
lived...and, more importantly, you gave us a respect for all wildlife from the majestic elephants and lions to the lowly termites and dung beetles. We never dreamt that our safari guide would be a member of the Maasai tribe!  One of the few tribes that has not been assimilated into the general population, the Maasai are at a crossroads in their history and you stand with "a foot in two worlds" so to speak.  You spent an evening telling us about your people and their customs and later took us to a village, watching with pride as children recited the alphabet in their one-room school house...a building built with cow dung and furnished with a single blackboard.  The majority of Maasai children didn't go to school when you were growing up.  And the Maasai village of today will be vastly different 10 years from now.  I cherish the pictures I have and stories you shared. In addition to your background and knowledge, you provided personal touches that added immensely to the safari: an evening of music; your talk on the Maasai; a nature walk to discuss local plants.  One "personal touch" took place on the Serengeti.  We were at the "airport," only there was no building, no tower or landing strip.  Gazelles and impalas grazed nearby.  The sun cast shadows on the paw prints of a lion who had visited the night before.  As we waited for the plane, you took out your guitar and sang a song...your voice and music the only sound on that vast plain.  And in that setting, Ron and I began to dance.  Every time I think of that moment--of us dancing on the plains of the Serengeti--it makes me smile.  It is a forever memory!  Thanks to you, there are a number of them.
Karen D., Abbotsford, BC

Dear Edwin
Just a short note to express our thanks to you and your travel team for such a wonderful vacation to Africa. Our holiday to Kenya and Zanzibar vacation turned into what can only be described as the "vacation of a lifetime". Aside from the facts that the natural beauty of both countries and the friendliness of the people left a lasting impression on us, the wonderful experiences we had were greatly facilitated by the impeccable organization and the warmth and friendliness exuded by you and your team. We never once experienced a moment of doubt’s that we were in safe hands at all times as the Safari, connecting flights, safari lodges, beach hotel accommodations and transfers flowed together seamlessly. As one of our drivers said "We do not want you to have to think while you are in Africa". If this is indeed a philosophy of your team it works! I would also like to highly commend our tour guide Dennis for his professionalism throughout the Safari. His knowledge and ability to communicate with his clients is second to none, He went above and beyond to ensure our comfort and safety and to ensure that we saw what we came to see. Once again, thanks ever so much for a wonderful vacation and experience of a lifetime. Your services will be highly commended to our friends and relatives.

Rose McNamara – CANADA

I think about our trip every day and thought you might like to hear about our trip from someone who is NOT a birdwatcher. It was so nice to see Esther, Biko and Kiboko at the airport after our long flight. I liked it that within a few minutes they taught us a few words in Kiswahili that we used throughout our visit. By the time we arrived at our lodge in Arusha, we knew that we would enjoy being Biko and Kiboko for the next 17 days of our safari vacation duration. We felt very lucky to have Biko and Kiboko our driver and guide. During our trip we saw many things that the average tourist does not see or experience. We were impressed to see that Kiboko was always scanning the countryside for birds and mammals while Biko managed to take the vehicle over very rough roads without jarring us too much. When Kiboko spotted something he would wave his hand
just a little and Biko would stop immediately. They did a great job spotting animals and birds that were very difficult to see and would position the vehicle so we were in the best place to see them. Even though three people in our group are not bird watchers we felt that looking at birds greatly added to our appreciation of wildlife in your country. After a while, looking at zebras and impalas can get to be a little boring, but there were always new and beautiful birds to see. Since trying to find the location where Kiboko and Biko had spotted them could be a little challenging, it made it seem like we were hunting ourselves even though we did not leave the vehicle. Tarangire Safari Lodge and Gibbs Farm were our favorite accommodations. Our visits to the orphanage and the school also
made our trip very special. It gave us an opportunity to meet the people of Tanzania who are not involved in the tourist industry and are trying so hard to give the children of you country better lives. The most memorable part of our animal watching was seeing birds, cheetahs and lions hunt their prey. Geitan spotted our first cheetah and we watched it slowly approach its prey. Now I must tell you that the very BEST part of our safari was meeting and becoming friends with Guides.  Not only are they very intelligent, professional guides who went to great lengths to make sure we were safe and having a great time, but we also really enjoyed their company and sense of humor. They became our friends and we miss them. We are very happy to be references for African Safaris and Adventures as Birdwatching Safaris Experts.

Ms. Lori Martin

I would like to thank all the staff of African Safaris and Adventures Uganda Office for a wonderful gorilla and wildlife safari.  My brother and I had a fantastic time in Uganda and Rwanda.  Kevin was a great driver--very knowledgeable, very friendly, always on time. 
Thanks again.

Budapest Hungary
Safaris de África y el Equipo de Aventuras

Jonathan y yo sólo quería dejar una nota rápida que con respecto a la gran fiesta de África que acaba de terminar. Era magnífica y quiero felicitar a usted ya su personal. El itinerario de safari era fantástico, muy variado e interesante, Mara Safari Club fue una experiencia absolutamente increíble, nuestra intención original era la de reservar un safari en Tsavo Este y el Oeste, pero después de discutir esto con Esther que decidimos hacer el derroche grande y actualización de un safari al aire libre de Masai Mara en su lugar. Mejor decisión que hemos tomado! Desde el momento en que aterrizó el avión (y mi hijo ya estaba gritando a los animales que veía desde la pista), el personal en el Club de Mara Safari hecho todos los aspectos de nuestro viaje especial. El safari comienza inmediatamente con el viaje desde la pista de aterrizaje a la Mara Safari Club Lodge –hemos visto un gran número de animales en el coche. A menudo me han decepcionado por las imágenes en sitios web y folletos en comparación con la realidad. Este es un momento las imágenes no mienten - el Mara Safari Hotel es aún mejor en la vida real! Cada grupo familiar / se encuentra en un albergue individual, que es básicamente una tienda de lona enorme dentro de una estructura de madera. Hay pisos de madera, muebles, camas, baños y duchas dentro de cada albergue. Desde la cubierta de su casa de campo, se tiene una vista del río y los hipopótamos nadando. Lo que hace que el hotel safari verdaderamente sorprendente, sin embargo, es la atención al detalle - que pasamos mucho tiempo buscando todas las tallas de animales ocultos encontrados en las sillas, camas, mesas, etc .. Lo mejor eran las tallas en las copas de cristal lavabo que sólo se
puede ver cuando en las noches cuando se encienden las luces fregadero área! Hay mosquiteras en todas las camas, pero no nos molestó en absoluto por los mosquitos durante todo el tiempo - y esto fue durante la temporada de lluvias pequeñas. El agua de electricidad / calor sólo se enciende en las mañanas y noches después de los viajes de safari, que es tiempo más que suficiente para recargar las baterías y otras necesidades de electricidad. La comida en el Hotel Mara Safari fue realmente lo mejor de nuestra aventura de safari de Kenia. Te da la bienvenida con un chuletón de buey para su primera comida, las sopas y cada día eran increíblemente bueno! En general, es muy recomendable el Mara Safari Club y Safaris africanos y aventuras y sin duda nos vuelve a ellos. Tenga en cuenta los tres días de safari en Masai Mara no fue suficiente!
DULCE:
València Spain 
Hi Esther I had a great trip. The wildlife viewing was exceptional and exceeded my expectations. Biko provided excellent guiding. Very sensitive to clients needs/requests. For example at Ngorongoro Crater he stopped for me every time we encountered Grey Crowned Cranes because I loved them and got the exact camera shot I wanted. He was also very good about positioning the vehicle so we had the opportunity to obtain the best photographs and lighting. Probably the best example of his attentiveness was exchanging the warm water bottles for cold ones at the store the water was bought at on a very warm day. His courtesy and thoughtfulness was greatly appreciated by me and my fellow passengers. Biko is an excellent Driver-cum Guide. He was very considerate of the passengers trying not to bounce us around unnecessarily on the rough roads by avoiding potholes as best he could. He passed other vehicles safely and at reasonable speeds. Biko is a very knowledgeable and excellent guide with remarkable observational eyesight. He was great about stopping for bird watch and helping us to identify any bird spotted. He also taught us the Swahili names of the animals and more. Biko answered questions about plants, animals, and birds as well as whatever questions we thought of. He was always friendly, kind, thoughtful, very patient and respectful. As you can tell, I cannot say enough of how much I appreciate Biko and the great service he provided. Asante Sana
Danies Tike Cape Town South Africa

Unsere Kenya Safari war ein Last-Minute-Sache. Wir hatten eine leere paar Wochen vor uns, waren die Gnus a-Migration und ich hatte auf eine kurze Auszeit von Wildtieren wurden ... yep, war es Zeit, nach Afrika zu gehen. Einige Untersuchungen, einige E-Mails und einige wütende Web-Surfen später, war unser Urlaub eingestellt. Der einzige Haken war, dass Serena Lodge, wo wir hin wollten bleiben, voll war, so ließen wir uns für Keekorok Lodge und Mara Sarova Camp. Alles war gut aussehen, aber natürlich, dass uns keine Reise nach Afrika komplett ohne Vorab-Drama, und dieses Mal nahm sie die Form von Gelbfieber geimpft. Ich habe nach Kolkata & Pritha lernte Mumbai, beide von den Andamanen, eine Woche in der Hand. In Kolkata, es gab keine Gelbfieber-Impfstoffen zu haben. In Mumbai gab es keine Gelbfieber-Impfstoffe hatte (offenbar gab es einen Fehlbetrag für die letzten 4 Monate). Wir wurden gesagt, wir brauchten bis 10 Tage vor Abreise impfen zu lassen, um zugelassen zu verlassen und unsere Reise war weniger als eine Woche weg. Kleines Problem. Letztlich ist es geklappt hat (obwohl Pritha mussten nach Delhi fliegen, bekommen sie Schläge und dann fliegen zurück nach Pune) und es dauerte nicht lange, wir waren auf einer Kenya Airways Flug sitzen,gebunden für Nairobi. Der Flug war pünktlich, das Gepäck auf Zeit und Esther kam, war der Leiter der African Safaris und Abenteuer gibt, um uns abzuholen und zu übertragen wir die Nairobi Hilton Hotel, wo wir wohnten. Wir hatten einen freien Tag am nächsten Tag, die wir verbrachten Wanderung aus der Innenstadt von Nairobi (Ich nahm ein paar Vogel Bücher über Ostafrika sowie eine neue Säugetier guide), Essen äthiopischen Essen Dass und Treffen mit einigen Bekannten und Fertigstellung einige Details mit Esther. Am nächsten Tag wurde Solomon, unser Führer, umgehend an unsere Tür um 6 Uhr morgens und wir fuhren los. Einem ereignislosen Fahrt - wenn auch staubige in Bits - und wir betraten das Mara ein wenig vergangenen 12. Der Plan war, geradeaus zu Keekorok Safari Lodge, Check-in und essen zu Mittag und zu starten richtigen Pirschfahrten nach dem Mittagessen, aber wie es der Zufall wollte, sahen wir ein paar Löwen ruht unter einem Baum direkt am Straßenrand. Ein glücklicher Start in der Tat. Der Nachmittag Pirschfahrt begann langsam, aber es spielte keine Rolle. Seeing die weiten Ebenen der Mara, Riechen Sie die frische regen auf dem staubigen Boden ... aaah, war dies in der Tat in Afrika und es war gut, zurück zu sein. Das Highlight des Tages war über einen Stolz
kommt - wieder am Straßenrand - mit Jungen. Wir saßen mit den Jungen für fast 2 Stunden, wie sie miteinander gespielt, mit Mama den Schwanz, mit einer Niederlassung und alles, was sie finden konnten. Dies war die größte Anzahl von Aufnahmen, die ich je in einem einzelnen Spiel-Laufwerk genommen haben, nebenbei bemerkt. Wie ein perfekter Abschluss für einen tollen Tag, trafen wir auf eine Löffelhund - ein Tier, das mir entgangen war bisher in Afrika - auf dem Weg zurück zur Lodge! Perfect. Wir haben gut geschlafen in dieser Nacht! Am nächsten Tag wurde versucht, die Gnus überqueren den Fluss zu bekommen zugeordnet. Nach einem kurzen morgendlichen Fahrt zum Sonnenaufgang zu bekommen, kehrten wir für ein schnelles Frühstück und dann ging es los, um den Mara Fluss überqueren und sich einer Kreuzung. Wir stießen auf eine große Herde Massierung, aber sie waren in einem Ort, der nicht erlaubte uns einen Blick, so gingen wir weiter zu einem anderen Punkt auch von Gnus begünstigt. Die Gnus würden Ansatz der Flussufer, Schnauben und Wiehern laut und ein oder zwei tapferen Seelen würden sogar beginnen, um das Wasser Ansatz, bevor man feige einzelnen verlieren würde und weglaufen. Und das würde den gesamten Herde weg in einer panischen

Galopp vom Fluss entfernt. Nach mehreren Stunden, dies zu sehen, waren wir verzweifeln bekomme keine Schüsse an diesem Tag aber letztlich unsere Geduld zahlte sich aus - eine kleine Gruppe von Gnus sprangen in und schwamm über. Einer war von einem Krokodil angebracht, sondern es geschafft, sich zu befreien. Viel zu schnell war es vorbei, der Rest der Gnus beschlossen, für einen anderen Tag zu warten und schlenderte aus. Jedoch entschied man jung gnu hatte es zu überqueren - allein, sprang er in den Fluss und begann nach dem andern Ufer. Zwei Krokodile, die sich abgewandt hatte, begann sofort in Richtung es. Es war touch and go - die starke Strömung des Flusses verlangsamt die Krokodile genug, und so wie sie auf die Gnus kam, kletterte er ans Ufer auf der anderen Seite und trabte davon. Ein gedämpftes Jubel unter allen Zuschauern auf unserer Seite des Flusses - und ich muss gestehen, entkam ein leises "Yessss!" Meine Lippen, als gut. Es war eine heroische Anstrengung. Als die Sonne kam unteren und dem Rest der Gnus weigerte sich zu kooperieren, auch wir gingen zurück, Schmierblutungen ein paar männlichen Löwen, liegen in der offenen und der andere unter einer Akazie en route. Oh, habe ich genannt werden 2 Löffelhunde am Morgen? Yep, wir waren auf jeden Fall auf
einer Rolle hier. Am dritten Tag war ein weiterer ganzer Tag am Fluss. Wir hatten ein frühes Frühstück und ging direkt für die Mara. Es war erstaunlich, der Überquerung des Mara Flusses auf den niedrigen Brücke und sehen die Anzahl der Tierkörper gegen den Strand gespült - ein Fest, das mehrere hundert Geier sowie ein paar Marabus angezogen. Wir fuhren bis zu der Kreuzung in der Nähe des Mara Serena Hotel, und immer wieder das gleiche Drama mit der zögerlichen Gnus (ja, ja, ja ... NOOOO) spielte sich. Unser Glück weiter und wir sahen eine weitere Gruppe von 30-40 Personen über den Fluss. 2 weitere croc Angriffe - eine davongekommen, der andere, ein Jugendlicher, wurde unter entnommen und ertrank. Dann Katastrophe - auf der Rückfahrt, dass ich fand, dass die Halterung meiner 100-400 hatte sich gelöst und es war nicht konzentriert. Das ließ mich hängen mit manuellem Fokus auf meine am häufigsten verwendeten Objektiv. Nicht lustig. Am Morgen Fahrt von Tag vier produzierten großen Sitzung mit einem anderen Rudel Löwen - darunter eine sehr zärtlichen Moment zwischen einem männlichen und Stolz ein Junges, sowie viele weitere Aufnahmen von Jungen zu spielen. Dann zurück zu Keekorok Masai Mara für Frühstück, ein schnelles Check-out und wir wurden in die

Sarova Lodge. Die nächsten Tage wurden damit verbracht, für Geparden - kein Glück mit dieser Katze, aber einige wirklich außergewöhnliche Löwen Begegnungen, darunter ein Mann, der Stolz rechts in die offen vor uns gesteckt und dann offenbar eine tiff mit dem missus, cos sie ging in die Büsche und erscheinen auf der anderen Seite, zog in eine Richtung, und er, nachdem sucht man vergeblich nach ihr, marschierte in die entgegengesetzte Richtung ... und in Gang gehalten fast eine Stunde lang, sehr zum Leidwesen der Pflanzenfresser in der Gegend. Wir kamen auch auf einige erstaunlich große Herden von Gnus - buchstäblich, die den gesamten Horizont so weit wir sehen konnten. Kameras könnten nicht die Szene Gerechtigkeit, so dass wir oft würde nur das Fahrzeug anhalten und schauen in Ehrfurcht und Staunen über die erstaunlichen Anblick, der sich vor uns erstreckte. Wahrlich, dies ist etwas, das jeder, der die Natur liebt, muss mindestens einmal zu sehen! Es war an dieser Stelle, dass wir unseren Aufenthalt (wir hatten ursprünglich eine einwöchige Reise geplant, aber es würde zu kurz sein, da die Fototermine waren wir immer), und so nach unserem 2 Nächte im Mara Sarova verlängern entschieden Wir wendeten auf 3 zusätzliche Nächte im Mara Sopa Lodge

(Serena Lodge wird noch nicht verfügbar). Dies erwies sich als sehr produktiv als auch - zweimal, stießen wir auf ein Rudel Löwen mit einem kill im Freien; mehrere große Herden von Büffeln und Elefanten, Hyänen und Schakale regelmäßige Sichtungen und einige sehr schöne Landschaften. Wir versuchten unser Glück mit der Überquerung des Flusses wieder, in der Hoffnung auf eine große Kreuzung, an der Hunderte von Gnus zu sehen, aber die uns entgangen. Wir hatten eine sehr interessante Beobachtung - ein großer Martial-Adler sitzt auf der Spitze eines kämpfenden ägyptischen Gans. Der Adler halten die Gans in seinen Krallen für fast 10 Minuten beim Versuch, herauszufinden, was als nächstes zu tun - schließlich gab es auf und flog zu einem nahe gelegenen Baum. Ein sehr zerzaust Gans, in der Zwischenzeit fing an, über seine üblichen Geschäftszeiten, direkt unter dem Baum, wo seine einstige Angreifer saß. Amazing! Geparden und Leoparden noch entzog uns, obwohl wir etwas noch seltener in der Mara sah, an unserem letzten Tag: Spitzmaulnashorn. Dieses herrliche, langen Hörnern prähistorische Kreatur rumpelte um in den offenen Graslandschaften für über eine halbe Stunde Man erhält uns eine herrliche Aussicht. Und dann, wie es immer der Fall mit Afrika, allzu bald war es Zeit zu gehen. Bis zum Abend waren wir in unserem Hotel in Nairobi ensconed wieder. Der Rest der Reise war nicht geplant, aber als wir nach Nairobi bekommen hatte, mussten wir auf das nächste Ziel fest: Baringo. Toyota RAV4 von African Safaris und Abenteuer, die uns eine hervorragende Rate von Kshs 5000 pro Tag, dh 60 US-Dollar und brachte auch das Auto zu unserem Hotel Intercontinental Nairobi - Am nächsten Tag haben wir ein Auto gemietet. Nach der Beratung durch unsere Nairobi ansässigen Freunde, haben wir beschlossen, die Dienste eines Fahrers zur Miete als auch engagieren, und African Safaris und Abenteuer kam durch für uns wieder. Bis 10:30 Uhr, waren wir weg, um Baringo, immer am Nachmittag und Check-in Roberts Camp. Ich traf mich mit Moses Kandie, der einen Vogel-Forum Mitglied und auch Präsident des Baringo Birding Club ist und einen Plan für ein paar Tage Vogelbeobachtung zu verzeichnen. Die nächsten zwei Tage waren ziemlich ruhig - ich habe ein paar Morgen Vogelbeobachtung Spaziergänge sowie einen Nachmittag ein. Da ich kein twitcher, sorge ich mich über wird immer gut aussieht bei Vögeln, anstatt eine große Artenliste, und trotz meiner langsamen Tempo, waren wir noch in der Lage Uhr bis über 100 Arten an einem Tag: das ist 100 Arten gesehen richtig

durch Umfang. Wenn ich die halbe suchen, Anrufe und BVDs zählen würden, würden die zählen wahrscheinlich doppelt so hoch. Wir besuchten auch Bogoriasee an einem Nachmittag - es war ganz nett, aber ehrlich gesagt, von einem Fotografen Sicht ein wenig berauschend. Der letzte Morgen war auf einem Boot verbracht und versucht, afrikanische Fischadler Jagd auf Fische geworfen, um sie zu fotografieren: eine sehr interessante, wenn auch ein wenig gekünstelt, zu erleben. Insgesamt war Baringo groß. Roberts Camp hat einige ausgezeichnete Hütten zu einem sehr guten Preis und Angebot recht gutes Essen auch. Wir hatten eine sehr entspannende 4 Tage dort, aber es war nun Zeit zu gehen. Die große Frage war - wo? Ich wollte Tour Samburu aber atleast 3-4 Tage, die wir nicht haben. Wir wollten Lake Nakuru für einen Tag sowieso, aber die uns links mit 2 zusätzlichen Tage. Wir haben beschlossen, Nakuru getroffen und ihn von dort, aber als wir unterwegs waren, hatten eine Last-Minute Änderung des Planes uns Unterwegs zu Kakamega. Wir kamen spät an, hatten ein ziemlich gutes Abendessen im eher ambitioniert genannten Savona Resort (obwohl die Luia Spielen auf TV machte das wieder) entdeckt, dass es kein fließendes Wasser in der Anlage (autsch) und ging

schlafen. Am frühen Morgen fuhren wir nach Kakamega, der "letzte überlebende Schneise der mächtigen Guyano-kongolesischen regen Wälder in Ostafrika", wie unser Führer gesagt. Right. Swath ist die operative Wort hier ist dies ein sehr kleiner Park - etwa 400 Quadratkilometer, wenn das, sondern beherbergt eine ganze Reihe von Primatenarten. Wir erzielten mit den schwarzen und weißen Colobus, die roten Affen und den blauen Affen, sondern schlug auf dem Turakos und die Trogon, der Hauptgrund, die wir dort waren. Birding war sehr langsam, mit 3 Stunden traipsing nur etwa 11 Arten enthüllt, dass ich gut genug sehen, um ID mich (und andere 7-8 Arten, die die Führung IDED aber was ich nicht gut genug, um abhaken zu sehen) war. Ich wollte schon immer zu gehen bitte zuerst Lake Victoria, und um so mehr, als ich las ein Wilbur Smith Roman in der Region gesetzt, so fuhren wir nach Kisumu zum Mittagessen. Es war ein lebhafter, entspannter, atmosphärischer Ort: gingen wir um ein wenig nach dem Mittagessen, Check-out eines lokalen Marktes und ich es geschafft, ein paar Ndombolo / Lingala CDs zu finden. Bis dahin war es gettig am späten Nachmittag und so off zu Nakuru wir gingen. Wir kamen in Nakuru zu spät, um den Nationalpark betreten, so entschied sich
bei der Merica Hotel in der Stadt schlafen. Früh am nächsten Morgen waren wir off für Nakuru NP. Wir haben nur eine kurze Fahrt in den Park auf Eintrag und dann in den Lake Nakuru Lodge überprüft, gefüllte uns auf ihr Frühstück, gab Michael den Rest des Tages frei und ging dann für ein anderes Laufwerk. Nicht eine ganze Menge rund um neben Nashörnern und Flamingos am Ufer des Sees auf diesem Laufwerk, aber am Nachmittag Fahrt tauchte 2 Sätze von Löwen, die letztere auf eine zu töten, als auch einige sehr gute Begegnungen mit Nashörnern, Büffeln und Watvögel der See: große weiße Pelikane, Flamingos weniger, ein paar Strandläufer (yeah right, ich werde am guckt aussehen, wenn es ein Nashorn auf der anderen Seite), gelb abgerechnet Störche, Marabus, Stelzenläufer und ein paar mehr. Am nächsten Morgen habe ich eine Schleife über den See, in der Hoffnung auf ein paar schöne Licht für den Sonnenaufgang zu bekommen - leider war es bewölkt und von der Zeit die Sonne machte den Anschein, es war zu hoch. Ich fand einen anderen Löwen, ein paar mehr Nashörner, wiederentdeckt 3 Löwen vom Vortag, aber der Höhepunkt des Tages beobachtete eine Gruppe von Schakalen spielt an der Seite der Straße, in der Nähe ihrer Höhle - nicht weit von einer eher desinteressiert

Löwin. Ich machte es kaum zurück zur Lodge zum Frühstück. Dann haben wir ausgecheckt, hob unser Führer und links. Ich hatte schon weg meine Ausrüstung, die ein Kardinalfehler war, weil ein paar Minuten, nachdem wir die Hütte verlassen, wir ein Fahrzeug von der Seite der Straße geparkt sah verpackt. Nach ihren Blick, sah ich eine tawny Objekt auf einem Felsen sitzen in einiger Entfernung. Ho hum, noch eine weitere Löwen, dachte ich ... aber pflichtbewusst gescannt mit meiner binos. Whoa. Ein Leopard. Die schöne Katze saß in der offen für eine Weile, und dann beiläufig entlang der Hügel schlenderte, parallel zur Straße, so dass wir 20 Minuten tolle Aussicht, bevor er verschwand hinter einigen Büschen. Was für eine großartige Möglichkeit, um die Reise zu beenden! Wir hatten einen letzten freien Tag in Nairobi, bevor wir links, die wir dem David Sheldrick Stiftung besuchen und die Baby-Elefanten gefüttert (süß), der Nairobi National Park Promenade (angenehm) und Mittagessen im Carnivore (jetzt sind wir reden verwendet! ). Am nächsten Tag, einem ereignislosen Flug zurück nach Mumbai und somit wurde der Vorhang auf einem anderen Afrika-Reise gezogen ... eine sehr produktive man von einer Fotografie Sicht. Ich muss African Safaris und Abenteuer ein kleines, familiengeführtes Safari-Veranstalter in Nairobi zu danken, für die Organisation eine hervorragende Reise, mit einem ausgezeichneten Reiseführer, toller Service und übertrifft unsere Erwartungen in jeder Hinsicht - vor allem das Aufstellen mit meinen Forderungen und Last-Minute-Wechsel Pläne. Ein weiterer großer Daumen-up geht an die uns mit einem sehr guten Zustand Fahrzeug mieten zu einem Preis, der bei weitem geringer als das, was den meisten anderen Orten angeboten wurde. Kenianischen Parks sind auf jeden Fall ziemlich kommerzialisiert und gerecht stark auf die Casual Tierwelt Menge - Menschen, für die das Schwimmbad, die Qualität des Buffets und Üppigkeit des Raumes Angelegenheiten so viel wie die Tierwelt. Für eine wirklich wilde Erfahrung, habe ich noch denke, eine Walking-Safari in den Parks von Tanzania ist schwer zuschlagen - aber wenn es um Tierfotografie kommt, gibt es nur wenige Parks in der Welt, die so produktiv wie die Maasai Mara / Serengeti Ökosystems sind, wenn die Gnu-Herden sind in der Stadt. Ich plane eine Foto Safari India Fotografie-Tour für September 2009 für einen weiteren Schuss auf das Fotografieren der Wanderung der Gnus in der Mara. Adalwolfa Hamburg Germany

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