Nairobi is a buzzing capital city and has some fabulous hotels to recharge the batteries before you embark on your safari. The city itself has plenty attractions to keep you busy and introduce you to conservation at its best. We visited the David Sheldrick Elephant sanctuary which is an extra special, heartwarming centre for rehabilitation of rescued Elephants and their ultimate journey back into the wild.

We also visited the Giraffe Centre which is both informative and a fun thing to do, a place where you can get up close and personal with these beautiful creatures.

We visited hotels and restaurants that were outstanding and I would highly recommend a night or two here pre or post to appreciate all Nairobi has to offer.

From Nairobi we drove about 4 hours to our first safari lodge Tambarare in Ol Pajeta  Conservancy, A stunning tented camp, with extremely attentive staff, beautiful surroundings and a very personal experience. This camp is high end rustic with the bar and dining area overlooking a watering hole where the animals wandered oblivious to the humans nearby. Attention to detail in the lodges is paramount from your own butler, heated blankets and morning coffee being delivered to your veranda.

Game drives were planned around the client, early mornings, evenings, gin and tonics out on the plains watching the sun go down surrounded by Zebras. A little piece of paradise.

Our second lodge Olonana was reached by a short flight where we were collected from a makeshift runway in a small aircraft which was a love/hate trip for some. I think it is an absolute must so you can see Africa from the air.

This lodge was the ultimate in luxury. Amazing rooms with views over the river from your balcony, free standing bath and a full fridge of wine. The game drives were in the Masai Mara filled with animals and even a trip to a nearby Masai village was factored into the itinerary.

We found the guides interesting, knowledgeable, patient and really good fun. The staff in both places were attentive and the food was amazing, as was the wine! 

I could carry on with the love and appreciation of this trip for days but why not call in and let me inspire you to visit Kenya.