THE GREAT RIFT VALLEY HOLIDAY REVIEWS
The Great Rift Valley
Formed eons in the past when the earth literally split apart, the Great Rift Valley gouges its way through Central Africa, a feature that is particularly evident in Kenya, where it divides the country running from north to south. The forces which formed this vast valley have left a stunning canvas for nature to paintmore
Formed eons in the past when the earth literally split apart, the Great Rift Valley gouges its way through Central Africa, a feature that is particularly evident in Kenya, where it divides the country running from north to south. The forces which formed this vast valley have left a stunning canvas for nature to paintmore
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The Kenya's stunning great Rift Valley Game parks - Tamara. Date of travel: Sep 2007
Masai Mara was fabulous though too many safari vehicles, I wish the Kenyan government or the people concerned could do something about that...We saw the big five even Leopard and Rhino. Our Tour consultant had told us that the chances of seeing them is 50 - 50 but we were very lucky. Our driver guide was very knowledgeable and good in spotting the game. Our highlight was a lion kill and a fight between two elephants and the migration. Lake Nakuru was superb, lots of birds, saw few white rhinos and antelopes.. Baringo was lovely, visiting the local people was the highlight. Samburu was amazing...beautiful animals and different from other parks... The Eriksen Adventure Safari Company made all these happen and we highly recommend them to other travellers visiting Kenya.
Masai Mara was fabulous though too many safari vehicles, I wish the Kenyan government or the people concerned could do something about that...We saw the big five even Leopard and Rhino. Our Tour consultant had told us that the chances of seeing them is 50 - 50 but we were very lucky. Our driver guide was very knowledgeable and good in spotting the game. Our highlight was a lion kill and a fight between two elephants and the migration. Lake Nakuru was superb, lots of birds, saw few white rhinos and antelopes.. Baringo was lovely, visiting the local people was the highlight. Samburu was amazing...beautiful animals and different from other parks... The Eriksen Adventure Safari Company made all these happen and we highly recommend them to other travellers visiting Kenya.
GAME DRIVES MORNINGS AND EVENINGS - TREVOR HEWITT. Date of travel: May 2006
It is an incredible feeling to be out and about close to all those experiences you think only David Attenborough can enjoy: getting to within feet of lion, leapard, buffalo, elephant etc., what they call The Big Five. Breathing in the air of Africa is like breathing in the first breath of air that gave life to the planet. They say once you experience Africa you are hooked. In my case it is true. I am on my way back literally months later. The Masai made me welcome when I went to the real village. Their amazement when I sat among the goats, chickens and children and unlike the tourists was not worried about getting down and dirty - perhaps foolish but I have never felt more at home than there and I miss it more than I can explain. This time I am going back to fight the other Big Five that we find in Africa: poverty, disease, drought, hunger, corruption and ignorance. Along with friends I have set up a Childrens Society to help those children born with or affected by HIV/Aids as well as getting supplies for the schools we intend to open a home for these children. By doing this ourselves we can ensure all the funds we raise go to the kids, no sticky-fingered business man or politician will get a penny. (Details contact Jambo-toto@tiscali.co.uk). Please do take pens, pencils and maybe rulers etc., but do not barter for goods with them. Give them directly to the children. When you barter for your wood carvings etc. remember what they would charge in the UK for the same amount of work, and pay a fair price. Just one Pound (120 KSCH) makes a big difference between what a family eats. Average wage in Kenya is about £5 a week and it costs £3 for a chicken. Help remove the need for charity donations; allow Africans the dignity of earning a living for themselves and retain their self respect. We can turn round this downward spiral within a generation. Education, not charity, will free Africa. Tour Operator: Somak/Citrus Travel
It is an incredible feeling to be out and about close to all those experiences you think only David Attenborough can enjoy: getting to within feet of lion, leapard, buffalo, elephant etc., what they call The Big Five. Breathing in the air of Africa is like breathing in the first breath of air that gave life to the planet. They say once you experience Africa you are hooked. In my case it is true. I am on my way back literally months later. The Masai made me welcome when I went to the real village. Their amazement when I sat among the goats, chickens and children and unlike the tourists was not worried about getting down and dirty - perhaps foolish but I have never felt more at home than there and I miss it more than I can explain. This time I am going back to fight the other Big Five that we find in Africa: poverty, disease, drought, hunger, corruption and ignorance. Along with friends I have set up a Childrens Society to help those children born with or affected by HIV/Aids as well as getting supplies for the schools we intend to open a home for these children. By doing this ourselves we can ensure all the funds we raise go to the kids, no sticky-fingered business man or politician will get a penny. (Details contact Jambo-toto@tiscali.co.uk). Please do take pens, pencils and maybe rulers etc., but do not barter for goods with them. Give them directly to the children. When you barter for your wood carvings etc. remember what they would charge in the UK for the same amount of work, and pay a fair price. Just one Pound (120 KSCH) makes a big difference between what a family eats. Average wage in Kenya is about £5 a week and it costs £3 for a chicken. Help remove the need for charity donations; allow Africans the dignity of earning a living for themselves and retain their self respect. We can turn round this downward spiral within a generation. Education, not charity, will free Africa. Tour Operator: Somak/Citrus Travel
Mel Bromley. Date of travel: Mar 2004
Stayed at Lake Naivasha for a few days at a beautiful campsite on the lake. We hired bicycles for a day and rode through Hells Gate National Park which was awesome. Cycling past all the animals made it a unique experience and much more exciting than seeing them from a car. Also went to Elsamere which was the home of Joy Adamson - they put on a high tea every afternoon (you must phone and book) which consists of everything you dream of eating for teatime and there was no shortage of it! The garden is stunning - full of birds and monkeys and flowers and the house is full of history and old photographs.
Stayed at Lake Naivasha for a few days at a beautiful campsite on the lake. We hired bicycles for a day and rode through Hells Gate National Park which was awesome. Cycling past all the animals made it a unique experience and much more exciting than seeing them from a car. Also went to Elsamere which was the home of Joy Adamson - they put on a high tea every afternoon (you must phone and book) which consists of everything you dream of eating for teatime and there was no shortage of it! The garden is stunning - full of birds and monkeys and flowers and the house is full of history and old photographs.
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