What an absolutely incredible experience from start to finish!
We were unbelievably lucky with the wildlife. On our very first day in the Maasai Mara, we managed to see four of the Big Five, with only the rhino missing as they weren't in the area. That alone would have made the trip special, but it just kept getting better from there.
The guides were fantastic throughout. They were knowledgeable, friendly and genuinely seemed just as excited as we were when we came across something special like getting to see an ultra rare leopard! They really added to the experience and did everything they could to make sure we got the most out of every day including bush wee's 😬😂.
We were treated to so many amazing wildlife encounters, including getting incredibly close to hippos while they were being fed. We even witnessed some rather unexpected hippo "special time", which definitely wasn't something I had on the safari bingo card! 😂 It was one of many funny and memorable moments that made the trip so unique.
One of the biggest highlights, though, was the group itself. I met such a great bunch of people and they genuinely helped make the trip what it was. Sharing all of those sightings, experiences and laughs together made an already amazing safari even better. It wasn't without it's hitches a few broken down Jeeps and small issues with power and water at camps but as became the word of the trip "Africa". You have to take the rough with the smooth.
There were so many special moments that it's difficult to pick a favourite. Seeing the animals in the wild, getting so close to them, the scenery, the guides and the people I shared it all with made this an experience I'll never forget and one I probably wouldn't ever have done alone. So the memories made were only possible because of Let's go! If your on the fence for the next trip don't even think about it. Just do it!
An absolutely amazing trip and one I would recommend without hesitation. Kenya certainly delivered! 🇰🇪🐘🦁