On Tue, 22 Mar 2005 17:40:43 +0100, "Simon Laub"
wrote:
>I am going to Kenya in december and will have app. 7 days to spend doing
>tourist stuff. Obviously it will not be a problem to spend this time, but I
>will been very happy for suggestions on what will the best way to spend this
>time on a somewhat limited budget.
>
>Both Safari, (gorilla) tracking and mountain trekking etc. seems very
>interesting - but given the limitations in time I suppose something has to
>give. And perhaps something else would actually be just as interesting?
>
>I imagine some sort of Safari is a must? And that both a Masai Mara trip or
>a Serengeti trip into Tanzania will be available from Nairobi. Looking at
>some of the agencies offerings - a 3 to 4 day trip seems reasonable? Any
>comments?
Simon,
essentially I only repeat what Liz already wrote. If I had only
one week, starting and ending in Nairobi, I would aim for two
major destinations to cut down on travel time.
If you'd try more, I'd retort that what you might gain in width,
you'd only lose in depth.
I would skip the gorillas, because they are too far away and too
difficult to get to. I think it is not a good idea to aim for
the gorillas on a first time trip to east Africa.
I'm not sure if I'd go to Tanzania either, because of the longer
distances, except perhaps if you fly in, but that's again more
expensive.
My first thought is always Samburu and Maasai Mara, followed by
Amboseli, all in Kenya. A night in The Ark may or may not be a
good idea, depending on whether you enjoy the night and can feel
good while not sleeping much that night. If, however, you prefer
to go to bed early and sleep long, then skip those mountain
lodges. They wouldn't be worth the money and the time.
For travel preparations and background information have a look
at http://www.michna.com/kenya.htm .
Hans-Georg
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