I was picked up from the apartment in Nairobi. Driver George made the best of situations like heavy traffic, rain, muddy roads and a mechanical problem on the way to Maasai Mara. On the second day he showed us 5 of the big six large animals. George the cook was enthusiastic and made sure we had enough good food while in Maasai Mara. Other highlights were the guided hiking along the Mara river where I saw many hippos and the largest crocodiles ever. The optional balloon ride can be recommended. Although outside the migration time from the air we still saw elephants, giraffes, buffalos a number of antelope and beautiful scenery with green fields of grass after the heavy rains. Patrick the driver at Nakuru national park has a good sense of humour and has a good sense of the best places and angles for the best photos. At lake Nakuru we saw only one flamingo (water is too fresh after all the rains), many white rhino, one black rhino, fish eagles, pelicans, many buffalos and pelicans. I can recommend Bencia Safaris for a good value for money experience.

Obviously you go on safari to see animals in their natural habitat and this safari does not disappoint. The animals are incredible. Each van had it's own cook and Johnny was great.

The game park is beautiful, we saw all the animals that are billed and the food and accomodation was fantastic.

We saw all the big five, and our driver George really made an effort to show us as much as possible. Well connected to other drivers, he managed to be in the right spots for us to get a great impression of what the the mara can look like, if you're lucky! :)

All the accommodations were different, but nice. The different locations in Kenya to see the wildlife were amazing. Each day I thought it couldn't get any better. But it would!