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Raquel
ES
Visited:
August 2014
Reviewed: Nov 26, 2015
Email Raquel | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
mimi~
US
Visited:
November 2015
Reviewed: Nov 25, 2015
Email mimi~ | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
An unforgettable experience I wish I could repeat.
When Africa is number one on your bucket list, where do you go next? I was beyond lucky to be able to experience this once-in-a-lifetime journey, but please, oh please I don't get to do something this amazing just once.
I tried to be present in every moment, to enjoy every day, and sometimes put the camera down and just watch. There was one moment, while closely viewing a pride of lions, three ladies decided to walk toward our vehicle, each getting closer than the last until the final lionness walked right beside the vehicle staring at each one of us before disappearing behind the rear of our open jeep. Indescribable.
One of the great disadvantages of time is that it keeps marching on, and once that time has passed it cannot be repeated. Sometimes an experience is so perfect all you'd like to do is just repeat it.
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air was warmer than I thought it would be in November, and after a nice long day it was so refreshing to jump into the cool infinity pool near the edge of the fence, and watch the rhinos and wildebeest that lived beyond it.The people were kind and eager to share their lives with us. I remember moments like our safari walk with James, watching the Maasai dancers, and learning so much from our loyal and informative guides. Some experiences with the Maasai people are so magical I will keep them just for myself.
The food was delicious, so many tastes and smells, of ginger and curry, and bright vegetables. You might ask if they use organic food - of course they do, but they just call it food. If you are not a soup person, don't let that stop you - Kenyans know how to make a great soup.
To be able to finish this trip with a hot air balloon at sunrise was definitely the icing on the cake, to see the lions from above, and the elephants and giraffe. Photos don't do it justice. The hot air from the balloon burner on your neck, the sun in your face, the wind in your hair - floating over the Masai Mara without feeling like you're moving at all.
Please tell me I don't get to do something this amazing just once.
Africa, you are my favorite.
cyanocorax
US
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Nov 24, 2015
Email cyanocorax | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
A vast landscape with piles of bones a reminder of the circle of life. We followed vultures to a kill and eventually to the cheetah mother who took down the wildebeest for her cubs. Warthogs were comic relief. Lazy hippos and crocodiles in the river, a tawny eagle near our picnic spot. And yes, lions. A bit too many vans, some get too close to the wildlife for their comfort or ours.
Vinay
IN
Visited:
October 2015
Reviewed: Nov 15, 2015
Email Vinay | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
I don't have to say much about Masai Mara. It is the perfect safari experience and is good in all aspects. Spend as much time as possible here. Preferably end your safari trip in Masai Mara. Stay in a resort that in inside the gate of the park.
M S Ranganathan
IN
Visited:
September 2015
Reviewed: Oct 10, 2015
Email M S Ranganathan | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
Do i say why? This is the place every wildlife enthusiast has to visit.
Russell
CA
Visited:
August 2015
Reviewed: Sep 17, 2015
Email Russell | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: first safari
Perfect safari destination with exceptional wildlife viewing opportunities. The vastness of the area meant that we rarely saw other safari vehicles. If we went back, we would definitely stay there for at least three nights to make the most of the wildlife viewing opportunities.
Rich Vliet
US
Visited:
June 2015
Reviewed: Sep 2, 2015
Email Rich Vliet | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: first safari
The Masai Mara was the highlight of the Kenyan portion of our safari. The wildlife was unparalleled, from lions, cheetah, leopards, zebras, elephants, hippos, rhinos, impalas, gazelles, wildebeest, an amazing variety of birds, and several other animals. The scenery was breathtaking, and we never tired of driving through the park taking in all of the amazing animals and locations. We also visited a Masai village, and that was remarkable. We stayed at the Mara Leisure Camp, and that was very nice as well - the "tents" were amazing - yes they were canvas tents, but the size of the rooms and bathrooms rivaled any lodge we stayed in during our trip. The food was very good. I highly recommend it.
denis
KE
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Aug 19, 2015
Email denis | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
great national park with abundant wildlife and beautiful sceneries
Kristine
US
Visited:
July 2015
Reviewed: Aug 9, 2015
Email Kristine | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
Masai Mara is a must-see for its unrivaled scenic beauty and incredible abundance of wildlife. This park is a marvel of our planet. I hope with all of my heart that poaching and the demand for poaching will be eliminated and that the Masai people can continue to lead their traditional lifestyle while not having a negative impact on their wild animal co-inhabitants.
It was amazing and something that I will never forget!
We had an awesome time and the weather was perfect. We saw lots of animals and were surprised at how many
animals we were able to get close to. Our guides were wonderful and found great spots to view the animals. We had lunch out in the Mara and that was a cool experience. We were pleased with the overall safari and scenery too.