This was my second visit to Kenya and first one for my wife. Mansi had assured us that it would be an experience to remember. However I was not prepared for such a mind-blowing experience. Firstly, the entire arrangement, including travel, lodging and boarding was planned meticulously. The hotels and resorts during the tour were incredible. It was a surreal experience in walking along with Giraffes, Zebras and Bush bucks inside the resorts. The tents were luxurious and had all the amenities and were very hygienic. The staff at all hotels and resorts was very friendly and welcoming. The food was excellent. I am a strict non-vegetarian and my wife is vegetarian. Both of us had plenty for our liking. There was Indian food at all placees. However I enjoyed the African variety as well. Our driver-guide Yusuf was very good. He had excellent knowledge of the bush, the way of the animals and was very clever in locating game and placing the vehicles at spots which would give the best viewing and photograph opportunities. The highlight of our trip were the last four days at Ashnil Mara. The wild life sightings were incredible. It was an exhilarating feeling to witness the wild life stories – the swooping down of the African fish eagle to catch the fish, the leopard hunt, the lions and hyenas faceoffs, the love and care elephant mothers were showing to their babies, and so much more ! The Sundowner and Bush breakfast were a pleasant surprise and we enjoyed them a lot. There was a hiccup on our way back when the Kenya Airways pilots went on a strike. However Milind (Bhide) jumped in personally to guide us through the situation, and we managed to land back in India without loosing a day ! Africa is in our blood now ! Can’t wait to go back ! Looking forward to new adventures with Countryside !
-Abhay Chitnis, CEO & Co-founder at BotsRule Pvt.Ltd
Kenya Safari