Serengeti Hot-air Balloon Safari
- THE BALLOON SAFARI’S ITINERARY
Hot-Air Balloon Safari holds the highest esteem as the most riveting experience a traveler can ever possess in the African wilderness, most especially Northern Serengeti alongside the celebrated Mara River. The Itinerary unfolds with a briefing, thereafter, the guests are picked from the camp at dawn and are expected to avail at the stationed site before Sunrise.
- THE SAFARI ROUTE
Consequently, the launching takes place along the confines of the Mara River situated along Serengeti Ndogo (coined from a Swahili word which translates to; the small plain of Serengeti), based at the Southern East part of the Mara River. The floating takes practically fifty minutes to an hour, varying on the wind speed. Afterwards steering above the Mara River heading fairly to the South West towards the open plains for landing.
- AN IMAGERY OF THE VIEWS
From above the Balloon, your gaze down below will be blossomed into an unbelievable view towards the East, as the Saffron-Yellow Sun seeps through the clouds ushering you into the day. Towards the north of the Mara River you will be under the spell of the Lamai wedge open plains that unfolds into view, bordering the acclaimed Masai Mara of Kenya, rich in culture and wildlife. As if that’s not enough, vis-a-vis to the South, the Kopjes landscape impersonating miniature Islands comes into view, soothing your senses, wrapping up a once in a lifetime remarkable experience.
- VARIETIES OF WILDLIFE SIGHTED
From the month of June originating to the month of October, materializes into the vast and most anticipated migration. The involvement breaks down into the Wildebeests and Zebras intersecting at the Mara River.
A wide range of Elephants, Buffaloes, Giraffes are also inducted into the wildlife panorama as they are highlighted within the wee hours of the morning extending into dawn.
Depending on your attention to detail, Impala herds can be noted close to the surrounding woodlands.
In the aquatic vicinity, the game changing Hippos and Crocodiles stand out in the banks of the Mara River by the rocks winding up a Philozoic’s dream come true.
- LIMELIGHT OF THE EXPERIENCE IN LINE WITH THE GUESTS
After the exhilarating balloon ride, it’s safe to say that most guests are at a loss for words, as they take a few minutes to savour in that overwhelming experience. Complete value for money, value for time and above all, value for expedition.
Scenic magical views breaking into a million fragments of enchanting ‘to be told’ memoirs. From the ground level to the floating flights, almost embracing the tree tops, quenching one’s thirst for the ultimate hot-air balloon safari luxury experience.
- MOST SCENIC POINT ON THE HOT-AIR BALLOON
The wildlife migration movement has to arguably be the showstopper through the entire hot-air balloon safari.
- BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE CHAMPAGNE BREAKFAST
The term ‘Eat breakfast like a king’ was derived from the Serengeti’s opulent champagne breakfast.
Upon arrival, the guests are navigated towards a delightful breakfast site. Thereafter, each of them gets handed a glass of the crispy chilled celebratory drink. Vigorous fizzy bubbles noticeable inside the golden liquid, mimicking the full of life atmosphere emanating from our satisfied guests.
What is heard is clinging of glasses, warm hearty banters as they indulge in the English breakfast catching a glimpse or two of the exotic Mara River from a distance.
Walking Safari
- WALKING SAFARI ITINERARY ROUTE
Feet act as a foundation. In this case, they guide you through the serene nature for a fulfilling flora and fauna walking experience. The safari walk takes place preferably in the morning and evening. This is because the sun pours out quietly and calmly during the said hours. Guests are cautiously driven from the camp to the walking ground located along the Mara River.
- CENTRE POINT LOCATION
Strolling commences from crossing the point labelled ‘2’ to the point labelled ‘4’ situated on South West of the Mara River.
- SAFARI GUIDE
Guidance is done with utmost profession. Guests are accompanied by the resident travel guide, abreast an armed park ranger side by side throughout the entire exercise.
Contrast to the number of guests, there will be a provision of more than one travel guide and park ranger.
Due to safety concerns, nature can somewhat get wild. Therefore, walking is done in a single file procession.
- DURATION OF THE WALK
Varying with one’s preference and endurance, the walk can either be a short or long one. Short walks last for an hour whereas long ones proceed for two hours.
- EXPERIENCES CARRIED THROUGH THE PRACTISE
There is a visible difference between the accustomed game drive safari and the slow-paced safari walk.
Walking safari changes the dynamics by awakening one’s imagination raising the thrill for adventure. Daring your senses to connect with nature on a whole new level.
Immersing yourself, getting wrapped in the curtains of the wild; – a completely different addiction.
Breathing in the organic woodland air with a touch of earthly wildflowers, moist moss and fresh herbs. All this laced with chirping, buzzing, growling, trumpeting and whistling sounds blending together into a rewarding cocktail full of life. Familiarising with animal behaviour up-close and experiencing the world as they see it, is quite a giving experience.
WILDLIFE SPECIES ENCOUNTERED
Serengeti acts as a haven to Africa’s most prestigious wildlife species. During the walk guests cross paths with; the heightened and sensational Giraffes, cinnamon-brown naturally tanned Impala herds, rugged African Buffalo herds as their fur slightly fans from the warm savannah breeze.
At the Mara River, barrel shaped Hippos rest by the banks. They retort into the water later in the day when the sun begins to melt the ground. Olive green can be sighted by the river bank as well, the Crocodiles getting the most out of the warmth from the outside.
Not to mention dung Beetles, Spider webs, Snake trails, Hippo trails, migrating Wildebeests, animal tracks and spoors.
- EPITOME OF THE EXPERIENCE
Each group of guests gets inspired differently. Some will draw excitement from the eye-catching wildlife. Others term the genius dung Beetle as their muse. Witnessing the microscopic, almost irrelevant insect help bring back minerals and nutrients into the earth by a single act of digging a hole and burying Elephant dung.
- MOST EXCUISIITE VIEW-POINTS DURING THE SERENGETI WALKING-SAFARI
The wildebeests effortlessly top the charts.
It occasionally happens that guests lounge at the Mara River without notice of the wildebeests crossing. In cases like these, the guests are required to disguise their identity by kneeling down, that way, drawing less attention.
Klipspringer Dinner
- KLIPSPRINGER NICHE AND LOCATION
The critically acclaimed Klipspringer is located 50 metres from the main Dining Area.
The term Klipspringer is derived from the actual Klipspringer breed of Antelopes that fancies gathering around rocky vicinities.
- MEALS AND BEVERAGES SERVED
The Menu is uniquely crafted to suite every pallet. From mastery hands to eager bellies.
The elegance in this is that, this deserved menu differs highly from the main menu with the aim to teleport you to a whole new dimension. Offering a wide range of flamboyant wines listed down by our knowledgeable Sommelier. The explorers can also have a look at our skilfully hand-picked Connoisseurs list.
- ATMOSPHERE AND VIEWS WHILE DINING
The area is surrounded by the aforementioned rocky Kopjes. Under the fig tree, the setting reveals a spectral of lanterns dangling above the tables, lazily dancing to the grassland’s evening breeze. Candles flaming on each table, accompanied by the rustic bonfire by the far end, creating a supernatural healing aura.
Willing yourself to drink in every inch of the surrounding magical views from the pre-dusk sky. The sun bronzing down as the moon takes over, a trail of shimmering stars seep into the night.
- LIKELIHOOD OF WILDLIFE AT KLIPSPRINGER
During migration, a reverberation of thunderous hooves from zebras and wildebeests is echoed at this particular setting. Hyena’s laughs and Lion’s growls are sounds often heard as well.
In sight, the nocturnal night jars can be spotted landing on the caves along the Kopjes.
In rare cases Elephants and Buffaloes attempt to crash into the scenery, but we have guards on alert who ward them off.
- GRATIFICATION DURING THE KLIPSPRINGER DINNER
The delectable meals washed down by our highly selected range of fine wines in the presence of a remarkable outstanding outdoors ‘Dinner in the Wild’ sundowner setting.
- ADVOCACY FOR THIS DINNER TO ANY ENTHUSIASTS
The Klipspringer sundowner experience has to be the best form of breaking free from any form of disarray. The process is rejuvenating and reminds you to appreciate life more often than you may have imagined.
So, being the typical Kenyan that I am, crossing over to another country with barred restrictions sounds like a handful to me. Talking about international passport this, temporary permit that, yada,yada,yada. What then do I do? I do more research, and low and behold, slipping into Tanzania on a canoe along the River Ruvu of the Taita-Taveta County.
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