I had long been the intention of traveling to
Kenya, but I did not cherish the idea of ??a holiday in Africa and then sit close to the hotel and I was even going to book all excursions through tour operators who offered me the ' agency, because surely I would have paid much more for all the various commissions and did not even know how they would have done well. Luckily a friend of mine, who already had gone to
Kenya, told me about Abdul and its perfect organization! I contacted through facebook (still did not have the beautiful site www.safarikenyatop.com I saw online a few days ago!), I explained how our vacation lasted and what we would have liked to do and he has recommended the best ! He explained exactly what was best to see before and how long it was necessary to devote to the safari, but also brought us a beautiful beach,
Watamu around and see the ruined city of
Gede! He did not want that we grew tired too, but it's amazing all that has managed to show us during our vacation! We can really enjoy your holiday, relax and enjoy at the same time, with the help of expert guidance uan, Africa to know that every traveler dreams: to explore a wild, open spaces, animals that are only seen in documentaries and a little 'relaxation.
We flew with KLM and Martinair to Mombasa and from there we were led in
Watamu, where we had booked a hotel. We set for any day (other than the cold winter del'Italia!) And already could not wait to start the safari ..
Our safari lasted four days (three nights). My boyfriend and I were not entirely convinced by the prospects of doing so many nights out of the hotel, but in reality both fields (the first
Ngutuni Lodge and then the Campi ya Kanzi, where we spent two nights) have been found accommodation luxury and did not make us envious of our hotel room.
The first day we expected the Reserve
Ngutuni, a small private reserve located within the much larger Tsavo East Park There are several reasons to enjoy a safari
Ngutuni and we absolutely agree with Abdul, that there 's has proposed. First half is a very special, appreciated by discerning travelers as it offers the possibility of the so-called "off track" and also the night game drive. The peculiarity of this private reserve, in fact, is that there are no predetermined paths, it is therefore possible to forward it to your liking in the woods to follow the traces left by the big cats.
Ngutuni The lodge is the only one within the reserve, as has the spectacular backdrop Sagala hills and overlooking a water hole from which more enlightened we could see the animals at night. Always at night, it was possible to participate in a safari, so you can see the animals at the time of the hunt. We did not know, but this is a rare privilege: the rest of the Tsavo Park and other national parks is prohibited to make night drives. During our stay we managed to see an incredible variety of animals, including lions, cheetahs, elephants, buffalo and giraffe.
Afterwards, we went into the reserves of the
Chyulu Hills, Abdul us highly recommended because it is outside the normal tourist routes. As mentioned, we spent two nights at Campi ya Kanzi (meaning 'field of the hidden treasure' in Swahili), a unique eco-lodge run with the close collaboration of the Masai, where the atmosphere is out of space and time. Besides the beauty of the
Chyulu Hills, moreover, the arrangement offered a breathtaking view overlooking the front of Kilimanjaro!
Chulyu The Hills are located within a Masai reserve of 1100 sq km, Amboseli and Tsavo parks adjacent to. Here, as in the reserve
Ngutuni, and unlike the Tsavo and Amboseli, there are no fixed paths in the dirt, and you can set out into the woods .. and it is plentiful and off-track in the bush! Moreover, this Masai reserve you can live the experience of a safari on foot or on horseback, which the next time I would definitely groped as I fly over Kilimanjaro on the plane! This time there's enough exciting experience to visit the authentic Masai villages uncontaminated by mass tourism, have breakfast and dinner in the bush. I discovered that I love the tea on the veranda Kenyan who took us on our personal assistant Maasai .. sometimes I felt like Karen Blixen!
Abdul did not just propose it and guide in safari. He took care of us even when we were in
Watamu, where we were staying. We also proposed a trip to
Gede, which is located just minutes from
Watamu. Here is a beautiful forest, and baobab trees in the middle of quinine which monkeys play nice living in the ruins of an ancient Arab city. The story is shrouded in mystery
Gede, abandoned for no apparent reason, is considered a "ghost town", on which many circulating legends and superstitions .. apart from that is considered one of the best preserved archaeological sites in
Kenya. Excavations have unearthed the remains of houses, palaces and mosques.
There has also been proposed to make a so-called "Blue Safari", again a short distance from
Watamu, the atolls Mayungu, better known as Sardinia 2. In practice, a day dedicated to the sea, on a beach so white breath-taking! It reminded me of the typical landscape you see in the photos of the Maldives! The scenery was indeed very different from that of the coast of
Watamu, which has several rocky islets within walking distance at low tide. In front of the fishing village of Mayungu, however, when the tide goes out, emerging languages ??of white sand where before there was the sea. We left by boat from
Watamu beach early in the morning, no later than eight and a half. The 'glass-bottom boat had to observe the fish and a sun roof. There were also provided with snorkel masks for snorkeling, to make the most extraordinary spectacle given by the myriads of fish that we were approaching. When it came time of low tide, then, we have reached the white-sand atolls where we enjoyed a great tasting lunch of lobster, freshly caught fresh fish and shrimp, grilled on the beach!