Travel Diaries #5 On Safari in Kenya

During my February break, I travelled to Kenya to go on a safari in the Maasai Mara and Lake Nakaru. Prior to my trip I had researched a lot of safaris, as I wanted something inclusive of accomodation and meals, with a feel of the culture there too not forgetting my budget too.

I used Tripadvisor and Safari Bookings and I eventually chose Terminal Tours who were based in Nairobi. The communication with them was great and they met my every need. I had to transfer 30 USD to them to secure my place on the safari which initially I was a bit weary of as I had read mixed reviews of the company. But it all was fine.

I was met at the airport by Debbie who was lovely and we started chatting about so many things straight away! Then oh my goodness we sat in about 2 hours of traffic before we got to their office. Honestly I don't think the Middle East can beat African traffic as it's literally standstill! After I got to their office I paid them the outstanding money and then they gave me enough water for the 4 days and 3 nights. I was then taken by Nelson to the bus where I would start the 5 hour journey to the Maasai Mara. I met the driver/guide who was lovely. Along the way we picked up the rest of the people on the tour and as you do we all got chatting and it was cool because we got all just hit it off.

So just to let you know I was in the Maasai Mara for 2 and a half days and Lake Nakaru for 1 and a half days and it was enough time to be honest to see the animals. We all stayed in tents woth a bathroom and shower which was actually fine and then in the morning and evening we would eat in the main tent.

I was literally amazed everytime we were out on safari as I love animals. I saw lionesses and their cubs, African elephants, warthogs, zebras, wildebeest, a leopard and a lion in a tree, lots of types of birds, African buffalo, jackal, black rhino, giraffes, gazelles, crocodiles, hippos and so much more! It was just WOW to see them in their natural habitats.

Our group was such a laugh as we had a great sense of humour. As we entered the park we were humming the tune of Jurassic Park lol! Then throughout the safari we must have made so many references and jokes about the Lion King haha!

Overall I had an amazing experience on safari and would so do it again perhaps in Tanzania next time though which is basically on the other side of the Maasai Mara. Or I could revisit to see the spectacular Wildebeest migration.

I would definitely recommend using Terminal Tours to go on safari!

Love & Blessings,
Sara xx