A challenging itinerary that was well planned and organised
We were referred to BTP Safaris via Ella McKendrick. We were able to submit our potential itinerary to Andrew and the team and left it to them to organise and boo various tours and trips plus accommodation. We were kept informed of progress in the build up to the adventure. We were met at our Nairobi hotel by our driver and 2 of the organising team and headed off towards Amboseli. Shortly afterwards we encountered a long traffic jam and our driver chaose an alternative route to avoid delay that he had never encountered before. We headed off with full confidence in his helpful experience of Kenyan roads and tracks. This was completed only to come across a Maasai roadblock to our first game lodge accommodation. The demonstration was resolved by the police and we were able to take in an evening game drive in Amboseli reserve - we saw Maasai giraffe and herds of elephants and water buffalo plus birdlife and the odd gnu. Next day we observed hippos and a few cheetahs, worthogs, antelope, gazelles and water bucks and then a tour of the local Maasai community. We were able to learn about their culture and lifestyle. He next day we winessed the White Mountain without the cloud and headed of to the Tatia Hills reserve. There were less animals here but we did see 2 lionesses, one with 3 cubs and the other heavily pregnant. Next, we were dropped at Voi station for a train ride to Mombassa. Again, we were picked up by the next arranged driver who took us the Fort Jesus (and the Spice Market), shown around by a Maasai guide. Follwoing tis we were taken to our final accommodation at Diani Beach. This was really welcome as a rest from all our travel in Kenya. We had great hospitality there and were able to do a couple of boat trips - one up the Kongo river and another on the sand bar in the Indian Ocean. Overall, we expereinced a seamless trip and everything was organised to a very high standard. Thank you.
