safari to amboseli
Hi,
I just quickly want to share a recommendation ... I went on a 2 1/2 day safari to Amboseli three weeks ago and really had a good time. I was reading all these "horror" stories on the Thorn Tree and other forums, so I was a bit worried in the first place. And a friend of mine who went two weeks earlier didn't get into the park the first day ...
When I was in Nairobi I looked around a few companies and ended up at
Best Camping Safaris (they are in the LP, too). They were the first to tell me that the train time table had changed - I wanted to go on safari right after coming from Mombasa, originally - while other companies didn't think it was a problem (I am now sure I would have missed the entire safari ...). Since they had a tour with free places for the day that then suited me best I decided to go with them. And it was really great. Just a summary of the main good things:
- they picked me up in Naivasha at my hotel on the first day of safari for free (as they had clients coming from Nakuru)
- there was only three of us in the minibus (and we were not shifted to other groups)
- the guide was really friendly and trying everything to give us a good time; he always stopped immediately when we wanted to; went backwards for a better photo position and even continuously suggested good spots for us on his own
- food was good and really plentyfull, they didn't even try to overcharge for beers ;)
- on the last day the driver made an extra game drive in the morning that was not planned - because we hadn't seen lions from really close (we didn't on the one either, but still ...)
- we could leave some of our luggage at the office - and even after the safari for some more days when I went to the coast
- they gave us a free transfer to the train station from their office in the evening (we didn't even ask for that - they just suggested bringing us there!)
- I even got a present since it was my birthday on the last day on the safari ...
- my travel companions had a car problem (gear box) on their previous safari and they got a car without delay - so it didn't really effect their safari
So, I must say I can just recommend these people. After all they were really nice and made yo feel they try to do their best to give you a nice time.
Cheers!
ps: For the 2 1/2 days a paid 315 USD (it was kind of low season)
