After a week of traversing through Kenya’s part of the Rift Valley, I’m finally writing this much awaited blog post.
For starters, Magical Kenya which is under the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) sent me an email on Tuesday last week and I was like WHOOOOOOOOOOOAH! They chose me?! Why?
That evening I was in a 111 #NgongKeren mat heading home and I remember smiling all the way from Nairobi to Ngong.
See, this year started on low note, my Mum (#British) suffered a severe stroke and just as things were getting better, she had to have ankle re-re-placement surgery in June and what a huge toll that took on me but because God does not eat ugali and sukuma, He sent angels in form of #KenyansOnTwitter to help finance #British’s surgery *holds back tears*I’m FOREVER grateful to all who support(ed) #TeamBritish.
Back to my safari story. I somehow got a week leave from work and off I was.
Before departure, the KTB team hosted us for tea and a briefing on what our trip was all about.
KTB has really been looking at how to aggressively promote local tourism and they came up with a brill idea of taking bloggers and tweeps with klout on a journey that would be documented live on Twitter.
Is this a good place to mention I came up with the hashtag #TembeaKenya *ahem*
Our work, was to twitpic, check in to foursquare and share our experiences in all the spots we visited.
The #TembeaKenya pack starred:
@Muriux – KTB digital dude aka Father of 3
@CKitil - KTB IT guy aka Governor
@enabiki – Marketing lady aka Siangingi
@TimNjiru – Renowned journalist aka Mangrathi
@Aheshy – Lawyer & Blogger extraordinaire aka Jaber
John - Our awesome driver from Glory Safaris aka Rirac Rested Rorac
@Ngendo87 – Copy writer & failed planker
The #TembeaKenya ride was a mighty Land Cruiser. Now shady me, I’ve never been in a Landie before so you can imagine my excitement when I saw it! The Landie was equipped with a cooler box with bottled water and other liquids we soon nicknamed ‘Mangrathi’.
For starters, Magical Kenya which is under the Kenya Tourist Board (KTB) sent me an email on Tuesday last week and I was like WHOOOOOOOOOOOAH! They chose me?! Why?
That evening I was in a 111 #NgongKeren mat heading home and I remember smiling all the way from Nairobi to Ngong.
See, this year started on low note, my Mum (#British) suffered a severe stroke and just as things were getting better, she had to have ankle re-re-placement surgery in June and what a huge toll that took on me but because God does not eat ugali and sukuma, He sent angels in form of #KenyansOnTwitter to help finance #British’s surgery *holds back tears*I’m FOREVER grateful to all who support(ed) #TeamBritish.
Back to my safari story. I somehow got a week leave from work and off I was.
Before departure, the KTB team hosted us for tea and a briefing on what our trip was all about.
KTB has really been looking at how to aggressively promote local tourism and they came up with a brill idea of taking bloggers and tweeps with klout on a journey that would be documented live on Twitter.
Is this a good place to mention I came up with the hashtag #TembeaKenya *ahem*
Our work, was to twitpic, check in to foursquare and share our experiences in all the spots we visited.
The #TembeaKenya pack starred:
@Muriux – KTB digital dude aka Father of 3
@CKitil - KTB IT guy aka Governor
@enabiki – Marketing lady aka Siangingi
@TimNjiru – Renowned journalist aka Mangrathi
@Aheshy – Lawyer & Blogger extraordinaire aka Jaber
John - Our awesome driver from Glory Safaris aka Rirac Rested Rorac
@Ngendo87 – Copy writer & failed planker
The #TembeaKenya ride was a mighty Land Cruiser. Now shady me, I’ve never been in a Landie before so you can imagine my excitement when I saw it! The Landie was equipped with a cooler box with bottled water and other liquids we soon nicknamed ‘Mangrathi’.
DAY 1
At half past noon, we hit the A104 and our first stop was at View Point and there we took funny pictures of us rocking ‘sheep hats’.
Hunger checked in and we stopped at the famous Kikopey Nyama Choma joint which is just past Gilgil and Father of 3 really did feed us there! What!
After lunch, we hit the B4 to Baringo County.
At around 7.30pm we reached Soi Safari Lodge which is located by the shores of Lake Baringo. Beautiful serene place well apart from the pink skinned male Ostrich which I swear didn’t like me.
Wonderful service and superb service we got. After that Kikopey lunch, I couldn’t eat much, I just wanted to sleep. The hotel’s reception and restaurant are in a different compound as the hotel rooms. They are literally across from each other.
I had a double room with a cool view of the lake from my balcony. There was a TV. I was content. Nights there are humid but manageable humid. The one that sets you to sleep pap! But the mozzis are monsters but lucky the rooms are equipped with heavy duty mosquito nets.
Wonderful service and superb service we got. After that Kikopey lunch, I couldn’t eat much, I just wanted to sleep. The hotel’s reception and restaurant are in a different compound as the hotel rooms. They are literally across from each other.
I had a double room with a cool view of the lake from my balcony. There was a TV. I was content. Nights there are humid but manageable humid. The one that sets you to sleep pap! But the mozzis are monsters but lucky the rooms are equipped with heavy duty mosquito nets.
DAY 2
Bacon for breakfast!!!
In our house after #British got sick, we can no longer afford the luxury of buying certain things. Like bacon. How excited was I when I saw bacon being served for breakfast!
Anyway, it was the day to explore Lake Baringo in our swaggalicious boat rocking orange life boat jackets. The day was hot and full of adventure. We boarded our boats by the lake and our tour guide and the boat driver whose names I forget were the best! They showed us everything.
In our house after #British got sick, we can no longer afford the luxury of buying certain things. Like bacon. How excited was I when I saw bacon being served for breakfast!
Anyway, it was the day to explore Lake Baringo in our swaggalicious boat rocking orange life boat jackets. The day was hot and full of adventure. We boarded our boats by the lake and our tour guide and the boat driver whose names I forget were the best! They showed us everything.
The main economic activity here is fishing. We encountered about 3 fishermen who showed us how they fish and how fishing has sustained their lives. Their fishing vessels are made from hollow indigenous trees, which enable them float despite looking so unstable.
Lake Baringo has 7 islands. One of them looks like a Teddy Bear that's lying down hence Teddy Bear Island.
There’s also Devils Islands which has no human settlement but myth has it that human and animal noises can be heard from the nearby islands!
We got to visit one of the islands, Ol Kokwe which is home to Njemps. There we met a mzee who speaks fluent Maasai, Samburu and Kikuyu.
He entertained us with songs and tales of the lake. I felt like a kid listening to my grandfather. So nostalgic!
We got to visit one of the islands, Ol Kokwe which is home to Njemps. There we met a mzee who speaks fluent Maasai, Samburu and Kikuyu.
He entertained us with songs and tales of the lake. I felt like a kid listening to my grandfather. So nostalgic!
Courtesy of our tour guide and boat driver, we also caught scenes of the African Fish Eagle hunting for fish from the lake. The bird identifies its prey from trees on the shores of the islands and swiftly flies down to collect them for a meal. It’s breathtaking!
Lake Baringo is where we first caught sight of Hippos, the third largest land mammal by weight (between 1½ and 3 tonnes). We also got to see former President Moi’s boat which he used when he visited the lake.
After a 2 hour boat ride, we visited the Lake Baringo Reptile Park which is just at the shore. The park exists mainly for educational purposes and many schools and other learning institutions do visit on a regular basis.
Clearly Ahenda has no fear of snakes. She literally ran into the park when she heard we could take pictures with the snakes!! Father of 3 on the other hand, ran the opposite direction.
After a 2 hour boat ride, we visited the Lake Baringo Reptile Park which is just at the shore. The park exists mainly for educational purposes and many schools and other learning institutions do visit on a regular basis.
Clearly Ahenda has no fear of snakes. She literally ran into the park when she heard we could take pictures with the snakes!! Father of 3 on the other hand, ran the opposite direction.
Lunch time!
We drove like 30 minutes to our lunch destination, Lake Bogoria Spa Resort. I loved the relaxing ambiance. Sigh!
We drove like 30 minutes to our lunch destination, Lake Bogoria Spa Resort. I loved the relaxing ambiance. Sigh!
Baada ya kushiba, we left for a quick tour of Lake Bogoria. Now, it’s either I didn’t listen in class ama the GHC teacher didn’t mention there are also Flamingos in Lake Bogoria. Anyway, they are there in plenty. They look so pretty especially when they fly away. I really did not want that moment to end.
There are also hot springs at Lake Bogoria (I should really go for a refund from my primary school). You can actually boil an egg on those hot springs but you are advised to be super careful because the water is actually at boiling point. Yikes!
Headed back to the hotel to pack and get ready for the next stop.
DAY 3
For some reason I was sleepless on my last night in Baringo but it was time to leave!
Now, the observation we were shown here I did learn in school. At the equator strange interesting theories are proved right.
It was quite a smooth ride to Lake Nakuru National Park. For you to get in the park, you have to pay at the gate.
It was quite a smooth ride to Lake Nakuru National Park. For you to get in the park, you have to pay at the gate.
We arrived at Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge and when they say ‘Refreshing African Hospitality’ they mean and live up to it.
The service we received from the entrance was exceptional! We had lunch (I think I inhaled mine! I was super hungry) then we checked into our hotel rooms.
The service we received from the entrance was exceptional! We had lunch (I think I inhaled mine! I was super hungry) then we checked into our hotel rooms.
I opened the door and I could hear the voices in my head humming along to Agnus Dei!
The bed, the bathroom…shola! I almost did the Windeck dance with excitement! No sooner had all this sank in than we had to go on a game drive.
Buffalo! They say the lion is the king of the jungle, well, I say the buffalo is the king maker. Those animals are fierce. They give you this if-you-keep-looking-at-me-I-will-charge look.
Buffalo! They say the lion is the king of the jungle, well, I say the buffalo is the king maker. Those animals are fierce. They give you this if-you-keep-looking-at-me-I-will-charge look.
Apart from buffalo, we also saw baboons, water bucks, giraffes, lions, zebras, pelican birds, white rhinos and gazelles.We came so close to the white rhinos, I started drafting my will :) Yenyewe John is that driver! He made sure we saw all the animals and birds in the park. Apart from Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge, there is also Lake Nakuru Lodge.
We went back to the lodge after sunset and we got there in time for their evening traditional dances. This is where we got to interact with other tourists from all over the world.
We went back to the lodge after sunset and we got there in time for their evening traditional dances. This is where we got to interact with other tourists from all over the world.
During dinner, there traditional dancers that go round dancing and singing for people with birthdays, or so we thought, until we saw them approaching our table with a cake just to thank us for staying at the lodge. We felt really special :)
At 10PM, I went back to my room, took a shower and sat in my bed to take it all in. Blacked out.
DAY 4
I did not want to wake up from that bed. It was so glorious! And to think we were going to check out. Sigh!
We had breakfast and checked out.
Drove to Baboon Cliff which is still in the park and we got a panoramic view of Lake Nakuru from there.
Interestingly, on our way to Baboon Cliff, I met a tweep, Jilani. That’s when I knew Twitter had flattened the world!
At Baboon Cliff, we got to capture some really cool pictures as seen below:
We had breakfast and checked out.
Drove to Baboon Cliff which is still in the park and we got a panoramic view of Lake Nakuru from there.
Interestingly, on our way to Baboon Cliff, I met a tweep, Jilani. That’s when I knew Twitter had flattened the world!
At Baboon Cliff, we got to capture some really cool pictures as seen below:
We exited the park and made our way to our next destination, Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort (GRVL) in Naivasha. From the dusty road that leads to the lodge, I could already tell I was going to love it here plus I’ve heard quite a lot about the place.
My expectations were surpassed from the moment we stepped into the reception area. We left our luggage in the lobby and we were ushered to the dining are. GRVL has 2 dining area. One is huge and is like a big, classy dining room and the other one is a restaurant that is near the reception and it can accommodate up to 100 people.
The lunch was sooo good!
We went back to the reception and found porters waiting on us with our luggage ready to take us to our rooms.
My expectations were surpassed from the moment we stepped into the reception area. We left our luggage in the lobby and we were ushered to the dining are. GRVL has 2 dining area. One is huge and is like a big, classy dining room and the other one is a restaurant that is near the reception and it can accommodate up to 100 people.
The lunch was sooo good!
We went back to the reception and found porters waiting on us with our luggage ready to take us to our rooms.
As we approached the rooms, I spotted the pool and I had an afternoon plan!
Ahenda and I got adjacent rooms 19 & 20 unlike Governor who slept in a house where he had to be ferried by a bus..lol! Tim was in room 30, Muriuki 24 and Enabiki 15.
As Ahenda and I walked into our rooms, were started suspecting that they had given us the wrong rooms. Surely a room cannot be that heavenly and have such a fantastic view to top it all up!
It took me like 20 minutes to for it to really sink in that this would be my home for 2 nights. My afternoon swim plan was crushed by rain so we went to Tim’s room aka Club 30 to have disco! Good time!
As we gathered for dinner I started realizing that GRVL is mostly used by government peeps and NGOs to hold conferences and things alike. I remember seeing FAO, NACC et al. By this time in the journey, my stomach could not take in more than 10 spoons of food. It was full. So this is where Eno comes in handy!
After dinner, the disco continued till late!
Ahenda and I got adjacent rooms 19 & 20 unlike Governor who slept in a house where he had to be ferried by a bus..lol! Tim was in room 30, Muriuki 24 and Enabiki 15.
As Ahenda and I walked into our rooms, were started suspecting that they had given us the wrong rooms. Surely a room cannot be that heavenly and have such a fantastic view to top it all up!
It took me like 20 minutes to for it to really sink in that this would be my home for 2 nights. My afternoon swim plan was crushed by rain so we went to Tim’s room aka Club 30 to have disco! Good time!
As we gathered for dinner I started realizing that GRVL is mostly used by government peeps and NGOs to hold conferences and things alike. I remember seeing FAO, NACC et al. By this time in the journey, my stomach could not take in more than 10 spoons of food. It was full. So this is where Eno comes in handy!
After dinner, the disco continued till late!
DAY 5
At 8am, we met for breakfast and as the usual were served, bacon! That’s all I ate. It was on this morning that we met one Sheikh Hussein Mahad who was there with NACC. He really challenged us with wise words. He said we should not only take safaris in Rift Valley and Coast, we should also venture in northern Kenya. He said if we saved and ate less, we can even tour the world. His take out: ‘Eat less. Travel more!’
Off we went to Crescent Island which is a game rich peninsula in Lake Naivasha and parts of Out Of Africa were shot here. Crescent Island is an animal and bird sanctuary on the eastern side of Lake Naivasha that is also home to giraffes, zebras, dik diks, impala, gazelles, gnus and buffalos.
To access the Island we had to take short boat trip from the mainland out into Lake Naivasha. The nature walk is Ksh. 300 and you are encouraged to tip the guides.
Our boat driver left us in the able hands of Bernard whom till today I believe should be a gym instructor! We spent an hour walking around at our own (read: Bernard’s) pace enjoying the sounds of the Islands wild inhabitants. We ran with the animals and we ran away from some.
At this point, I should probably mention that if you are planning on visiting Crescent Island, wear shoes with a hard sole because they are many thorns that stick on the shoes. It can get very uncomfortable and painful as Tim found out. He did a cart-wheel and the palm of his hands were full of thorns…LQTM!
We also came across a shepherd with his sheep. I felt so at home #NgongKeren.
Bernard really made us walk round the whole island. I think he looked at us and saw how unfit we were and took it upon himself to make us fit with the one hour he had. By the time we were done with the walk, we were beat. But not beat enough to not plank!
To access the Island we had to take short boat trip from the mainland out into Lake Naivasha. The nature walk is Ksh. 300 and you are encouraged to tip the guides.
Our boat driver left us in the able hands of Bernard whom till today I believe should be a gym instructor! We spent an hour walking around at our own (read: Bernard’s) pace enjoying the sounds of the Islands wild inhabitants. We ran with the animals and we ran away from some.
At this point, I should probably mention that if you are planning on visiting Crescent Island, wear shoes with a hard sole because they are many thorns that stick on the shoes. It can get very uncomfortable and painful as Tim found out. He did a cart-wheel and the palm of his hands were full of thorns…LQTM!
We also came across a shepherd with his sheep. I felt so at home #NgongKeren.
Bernard really made us walk round the whole island. I think he looked at us and saw how unfit we were and took it upon himself to make us fit with the one hour he had. By the time we were done with the walk, we were beat. But not beat enough to not plank!
We went back to our boat and sailed back to the car where John was waiting for us. Have I mentioned how awesome he is?!
Bernard’s walk really took a toll on us and all we could think about was FOOOOOOD!
Ever pictured a place that is so perfect you don’t want to touch it? Welcome, Chui Lodge which is set in the privately owned Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s an exclusive and exquisite paradise! The hotel and rooms are crafted from simple bush stone, local Acacia with a beautiful twisted Marula roof.
The manager and his staff gave us a great welcome! We sat outside, sipped some good red wine as we took in the serenity of the moment with South African chill house in the background from Tim’s MacBook. The waiter served us with a starter, mushroom crepe followed by pumpkin soup then the main meal, chicken thigh which was topped up with some sinfully sweet dessert.
Bernard’s walk really took a toll on us and all we could think about was FOOOOOOD!
Ever pictured a place that is so perfect you don’t want to touch it? Welcome, Chui Lodge which is set in the privately owned Oserian Wildlife Sanctuary. It’s an exclusive and exquisite paradise! The hotel and rooms are crafted from simple bush stone, local Acacia with a beautiful twisted Marula roof.
The manager and his staff gave us a great welcome! We sat outside, sipped some good red wine as we took in the serenity of the moment with South African chill house in the background from Tim’s MacBook. The waiter served us with a starter, mushroom crepe followed by pumpkin soup then the main meal, chicken thigh which was topped up with some sinfully sweet dessert.
The lodge’s assistant manager, Perry took us for a tour of what in a mini heaven for honeymooners. The lodge has five individual and well-spaced cottages that are ideal for newly-weds or anniversaries. The detail that is curved into the cottages is astounding!
The heated pool…I could live here.
The heated pool…I could live here.
The very cool manager offered us a ride in the sanctuary where we saw more or less the same animals we had seen in Lake Nakuru but this one was very homely. There was something very warm about it.
Against my will, we had to leave :(
As we were heading back to GRVL, we stopped at the little known Crater Lake. It’s a tented camp set within the lake’s natural conservancy.The best part of Crater Lake is the ‘Floating restaurant’. We had drinks and yes, we couldn’t resist the outdated planking craze.
Against my will, we had to leave :(
As we were heading back to GRVL, we stopped at the little known Crater Lake. It’s a tented camp set within the lake’s natural conservancy.The best part of Crater Lake is the ‘Floating restaurant’. We had drinks and yes, we couldn’t resist the outdated planking craze.
There’s a road from Crater Lake that led us straight back to GRVL.
Our last dinner at GRVL was made special by the management (Heritage Hotels) who gave us a complimentary bottle of red wine. Now that’s what I was talking about!
It was hard to believe that it was our last night there.
Our last dinner at GRVL was made special by the management (Heritage Hotels) who gave us a complimentary bottle of red wine. Now that’s what I was talking about!
It was hard to believe that it was our last night there.
DAY 6
The 21st of September has been a significant date in our family over the past 10 years and 2011 would be no different. Ng’endo was going to the Mara!
I was awake by 6am to watch the sunrise and to compliment God on the wonderful works of His hands. I had packed the night before so I was ready to roll like tissue!
I was awake by 6am to watch the sunrise and to compliment God on the wonderful works of His hands. I had packed the night before so I was ready to roll like tissue!
I had minimal breakfast because butterflies and moths had set camp in my stomach. I was too excited!
All aboard! Mara here we come!
John estimated the journey would take 4 hours but it was shorter due to my alertness! Ever since we had left Nairobi, not once had we fueled the Landie and I was getting concerned. So before we hit Mai Mahiu road, we stopped to fuel. We jazad tanks and we were off.
The B3 Mai Mahiu road to Narok is fantastic but right at the turning into the Mara road, WAHALA DEY!
We were going to be thrown up down up down for 178KMs. I braced myself and consoled myself, ‘Jikaze tu! This is what a Mara safari entails!’
The Landie tourists had a quick bathroom break at Olare Gift Shop which has quality stuff but pricy.
I literally slept through the rest of the journey. I woke up and we were at the main Mara entrance. We had reached the gates of heaven only instead of being ushered in by Angel Gab, we were greeted by Maasai women selling us their articrafts and jewellery. Tim got the chance to pull a flawless British accent! Unforgettable moment!
Another 20KMs and I saw the sign board ‘Sarova Mara’. I couldn’t wipe off the smile on my face! All this while I had been tweeting the manager and for sure he was there to receive us. It’s such little things that made my stay there worth the while.
Porters were at hand to help with our luggage. We were handed cold wet towels to wipe our hands and faces because the dust on that road is no joke!
Sarova Mara, I was here!
The restaurant is like no other! I remember entering and taking pictures with my eyes just to keep in my heart. They have a wide variety of food offered at the buffet set up.
Loved every bit of it!
The porters took us to our tented rooms. Fortunately or unfortunately, my room was the furthest. Tent No. 60
All aboard! Mara here we come!
John estimated the journey would take 4 hours but it was shorter due to my alertness! Ever since we had left Nairobi, not once had we fueled the Landie and I was getting concerned. So before we hit Mai Mahiu road, we stopped to fuel. We jazad tanks and we were off.
The B3 Mai Mahiu road to Narok is fantastic but right at the turning into the Mara road, WAHALA DEY!
We were going to be thrown up down up down for 178KMs. I braced myself and consoled myself, ‘Jikaze tu! This is what a Mara safari entails!’
The Landie tourists had a quick bathroom break at Olare Gift Shop which has quality stuff but pricy.
I literally slept through the rest of the journey. I woke up and we were at the main Mara entrance. We had reached the gates of heaven only instead of being ushered in by Angel Gab, we were greeted by Maasai women selling us their articrafts and jewellery. Tim got the chance to pull a flawless British accent! Unforgettable moment!
Another 20KMs and I saw the sign board ‘Sarova Mara’. I couldn’t wipe off the smile on my face! All this while I had been tweeting the manager and for sure he was there to receive us. It’s such little things that made my stay there worth the while.
Porters were at hand to help with our luggage. We were handed cold wet towels to wipe our hands and faces because the dust on that road is no joke!
Sarova Mara, I was here!
The restaurant is like no other! I remember entering and taking pictures with my eyes just to keep in my heart. They have a wide variety of food offered at the buffet set up.
Loved every bit of it!
The porters took us to our tented rooms. Fortunately or unfortunately, my room was the furthest. Tent No. 60
The rooms are to die for! I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.
I sat on the bed, called #British to share my excitement. I was at the Mara!
I charged my camera, phone and my spirit! I was feeling so inspired, so alive, so blessed!
We went out for an evening game drive.
Download this song and experience the Mara with me through the pictures!
I charged my camera, phone and my spirit! I was feeling so inspired, so alive, so blessed!
We went out for an evening game drive.
Download this song and experience the Mara with me through the pictures!
As we were heading back to the lodge from our Day 1 Mara evening game drive, we spotted a set up bush cocktail. Ahenda and I were like, ‘Awwwwwwwww! Someone is going to be proposed to tonight!’ We were so happy for whoever that person was up until we drew closer and I spotted 7 seats and I shouted,’Is this for us?’ The Sarova Mara team was surprising us with sundowner cocktails.
At this point a lion would have ambushed us but I cared less. I was loving the moment!
At this point a lion would have ambushed us but I cared less. I was loving the moment!
We got back to the lodge. Wined and dined. Called it a night.
DAY 7
On this Thursday morning, we went on a 5 hour game drive. Our Landie got stuck at some point but we pulled through.
By the time we were getting back to the lodge, we had sun burns from here to Perth. We enjoyed a very chilled out afternoon by the pool then as we headed for dinner, another surprise awaited. The Sarova Mara Landie ferried us to middle of the park where they had prepared us a bush dinner. I was just wallowing in happiness. Not a care in the world.
We were welcomed by a Moran who told us more about their culture as he was talking other morans came out of nowhere, almost making Ahenda fall into the bonfire. It was a mock attack that scared the crap out of us. Good one guys!
We settled in for dinner and just like the previous evening, the Lodge Manager joined us.
Shared many laughs and endless stories. It was one of those moments you want to cherish for life.
At around 9pm, we went back to the lodge to the cruel reality of it being our last night there and the end of our #TembeaKenya safari.
We were welcomed by a Moran who told us more about their culture as he was talking other morans came out of nowhere, almost making Ahenda fall into the bonfire. It was a mock attack that scared the crap out of us. Good one guys!
We settled in for dinner and just like the previous evening, the Lodge Manager joined us.
Shared many laughs and endless stories. It was one of those moments you want to cherish for life.
At around 9pm, we went back to the lodge to the cruel reality of it being our last night there and the end of our #TembeaKenya safari.
The previous night we signed consent forms for the hot air balloon rides and the Transworld Safari crew woke us up at 4.30am so that we could be on site for the ride by 5.30am.
This was the major highlight of the whole trip. The hot air balloon ride.
Seeing the ballon being prepared and finally taking off with it. That, that was cool!
This was the major highlight of the whole trip. The hot air balloon ride.
Seeing the ballon being prepared and finally taking off with it. That, that was cool!
And that folks was my #TembeaKenya safari. Once again, I want to thank KTB through Magical Kenya for giving me the chance to explore Kenya.
I made friends and most of all memories!
View videos of the safari. Pictures taken courtesy Muriuki Murithi and I!
You too can do the same. Save up, eat less, travel more!
I made friends and most of all memories!
View videos of the safari. Pictures taken courtesy Muriuki Murithi and I!
You too can do the same. Save up, eat less, travel more!