Travel reviews by Goody from Manchester
Review Distribution
Total number of trips
1
Countries visited
1
Lodges stayed in
5
Excursions taken
0
My Nov 2023 trip
Kenya between 16 Nov 2023 and 30 Nov 2023
The internal flights were also a breeze. I probably would have fewer flights next time and perhaps not go to either Amboseli or Laikipia,instead visiting the Kicheche camps in the Mara."
Arranged By Parita Masani
The Emakoko
"The Emakoko review"
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
Many sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
Wildebeest
1 sighting
Zebra
Many sightings
Tawi Lodge
"Tawi Lodge review"
The food was excellent, especially the salads. Elizabeth, the manager was very friendly as were all the staff.
The only downside to Amboseli is that you can't go off road but that didn't stop us seeing plenty.
We were however surprised that our guide didn't have any binoculars, he did have excellent spotting skills but should really have had a pair."
Buffalo
Many sightings
Eland
Many sightings
Elephant
Many sightings
Gerenuk
1 sighting
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
Many sightings
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
Many sightings
Wildebeest
Many sightings
Zebra
Many sightings
Kicheche Laikipia
"Kicheche Laikipia review"
Unfortunately we didn't get a glimpse of Mount Kenya, which was a pity as I climbed it back in 1989.
Again the game drives were fantastic, maybe a touch too long. Breakfast out on the plains was lovely but too much food ( we did worry about wastage - we hope there wasn't any!)
Peter was a superb guide. We unfortunately couldn't do a night drive because of the rains."
Black Rhino
10+ sightings
Buffalo
10+ sightings
Eland
1 sighting
Elephant
10+ sightings
Giraffe
Many sightings
Hippo
1 sighting
Lion
1 sighting
Spotted Hyena
1 sighting
White Rhino
4 sightings
Zebra
10+ sightings
Kicheche Bush Camp
"Kicheche Bush Camp review"
Our guide Josphat was excellent. We were a bit disappointed to be put with another couple in the vehicle, as we had been on our own everywhere else. However it worked out well as they weren't big photographers so we all had enough space for photos (I have two cameras with big lenses).
The only thing I would do differently next time is to have shorter game drives in the morning so that there is more downtime. We were pretty much safaried out by the end of our stay. Six hour drives was a bit exhausting. Maybe slightly longer in the evening eg 2x 3 hrs.
Also some local specialities on the menu at each venue would be nice."
Black Rhino
1 sighting
Buffalo
10+ sightings
Cheetah
1 sighting
Elephant
10+ sightings
Giraffe
10+ sightings
Hippo
10+ sightings
Leopard
1 sighting
Lion
10+ sightings
Spotted Hyena
10+ sightings
Wildebeest
10+ sightings
Zebra
10+ sightings
Four Points Nairobi Airport
"Four Points Nairobi Airport review"
Our driver Stanley was very good, he took us to the Karen Blixen museum on our way from Wilson Airport to the hotel. The museum was well worth a visit, as was the Karen district
We had a very nice Kenyan meal of grilled meat with cornmeal.
As I have said before, it would have been nice to have had the option to try some traditional Kenyan fayre."
It was so lovely I had to read the novel, written by the owners mother, when I got back. It made me want to return even more.
I would definitely recommend this to anyone short of time who may want a 'taste of safari' before heading to the coast.
When we return to Kenya we will definitely stay again."