Since I have a few weeks yet before the new 2011 Adventure begins, I thought I would keep your interest by narrating our previous Adventure back in 2007. As I mentioned before, we had two weeks in Africa, one in Kenya, and one in Tanzania. The Kenyan week was first.
We saw the Samburu Conservation Area, visited the tribal village and gave out school supplies and lollipops, and stayed near Mt. Kenya at the salt lick. After that, Stanley drove us to the Masai Mara Conservation Area. That drive took all day, but we learned alot about the local people and did get stuck in mud once. Richard got out and pushed while Stanley tried to get some traction. We did fine, but Richard's shoes were caked with thick mud....I am only telling you this because of the wonderful service we received when we finally arrived at the Masai Mara Serena Lodge that evening. The staff there on check-in noticed his shoes right away. They offered to clean them and Richard was glad to get them off. It was dark already and dinner was served, so we cleaned up and went to the lodge dining area to enjoy our meal. When we returned to our room, the shoes were at the front door, clean as a whistle....
One of the greatest surprises of the safari was the high customer service level at the lodges on this journey. These places are in the bush, no electricity except from generators. They are modern, plumbing wonderful, decor fits into the landscapes, and you can get a massage or facial if you want. The staff are friendly and cheerful. I love these places! And the view the next morning from our room picture window took our breath away! Here was Africa in all its glory...Giraffe walking gently, buffalo lazing in the sun, acacia trees full of birds, the sloping hills down to Mara River. This was breathtaking! And no cages!
The animals were at home, we were in the cages (rooms)...What will we see today?
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