Saturday, June 30, 2018

Memories of My Stay at Maasai Mara, Kenya


It has already been quite some time since I took a safari in Kenya. It was rather pricey but I thought it was important to go on safari at least once and in particular on my first visit to the country. Am I ever glad I did.

I went to the famous Maasai Mara Game Reserve (sometimes spelled Masai Mara) , one of the most popular destinations in Kenya.  I was fortunate to be there during the annual wildebeest migration, an awesome spectacle in which there are over a million wildebeest crossing the Savannah. Perhaps I will share those photos in another post once I lay hands on my older photo files.

In the few photos I'm sharing today you can see the beautiful elephants, including a baby elephant, a lone giraffe and several zebras.  I have so many more photos of the beautiful wildlife in Kenya some of which I've shared on this blog over the years.

In addition to the fantastic wildlife, some of which is sadly in danger of extinction, there is a wonderful variety of lodges to choose from when on safari.  I stayed at the beautiful Keekoruk Lodge which I thoroughly enjoyed. Not only was the lodge beautiful and decorated in an elegant rustic style which I so enjoy, but the grounds were meticulously cared for while the food offerings 3 times a day was simply stupendous. On safari you generally go out looking for game at 3 separate points during the day. After enjoying game watching and when dinner was over I would take a walk on the boardwalk behind the hotel. There I could watch and listen to even more wild animals that came to drink at the pond.




In an earlier version of this post I shared a video made by a couple of tourists who also stayed at the Keekoruk. They stayed in the main lodge but I stayed in a stand alone chalet that had a private deck in front. I've seen deleted that rather long video in favour of this shorter one. It gives a much better (and shorter) view of the entire lodge and the wild animals on the mara. I hope you enjoy it.



My room in the chalet looked a lot like the one below. This photo was taken off the internet as I don't recall where I've placed my photos of the lodge and my stay there. I recall my room as looking somewhat more luxurious than the one in the photo and also somewhat larger so perhaps this particular room is not in a chalet. I hope you do notice the rods protruding from the ceiling. This hotel has mosquito netting which encompasses all 4 sides of the bed and provides excellent protection from any mosquitoes which may find the way into your room. I don't recall seeing any at this establishment but the hotel is located near a body of water so I'm sure there are some mosquitoes around.  The mosquito netting will give you peace of mind and protection if needed.


I hope you enjoyed this post. 

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17 comments:

Carol @Comfort Spring Station said...

It all looks so beautiful and I agree sad when thinking of extinction.

eileeninmd said...

Hello, I would love to go on a safari some day. It is on my bucket list, I can dream! I love the beautiful animals. The lodge and your cabin are lovely. Great photos and video. Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Happy Saturday, enjoy your weekend!

Heidrun Khokhar, KleinsteMotte said...

You have been busy posting but I am slow in keeping up. You have had some lovely outings in your home area too. I doubt I shall see Africa in my lifetime as my eyes are getting worse. I love all your beautiful photos both from your garden and from afar.

Aritha V. said...

What a nice photos! Love it! Also the bedroom with klamboe for the mosquitoes :-)

carol l mckenna said...

Wow what an adventure and beautiful photography ~ favorite is the elephant ~

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~Lavender Dreamer~ said...

Amazing! We all love seeing photos of a place we'll probably never get to visit. The room looks very nice. Makes me want to go!

Debbie said...

this sounds so exciting, something i would LOVE to do. i have a friend who just goy make from africa, her pictures, like yours, are amazing!!

your room looks lovely!!!

jabbott said...

I hope you get to visit again soon my friend. P.S I got your emails 😁

happyone said...

Oh wow what an awesome thing to do. It would be something I would enjoy!!!

Mari said...

What an amazing time! Thanks for sharing!

Red said...

Trip of a life time no doubt. Not only do you see the wildlife but experience the culture as well.

Rhodesia said...

We had thought of going there earlier this year but the prices were just too high :-( Lovely memories for you though and great photos. I am away for a week as from today with no WiFi see you when we return. Diane

A Colorful World said...

What an amazing trip! Wonderful photos!

Nancy Chan said...

I too dream of going on a Safari trip one day!

Annie said...

Its wonderful that you got to enjoy it!

Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said...

What a fabulous holiday and adventure! Memories to last a lifetime. I enjoyed seeing the video. I do hope all the animals will be kept safe from extinction, and I'm sure the safari's help pay for their protection and care.

Jeanie said...

Oh Penny, your photography is fabulous and that room divine. What a wonderful excursion and adventure. Nice video!

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