Amboseli - The Ellie Park

Amboseli National Park is one of those parks in Kenya where you get a 3 in one safari, you get your normal big five view, thousands of elephants and the magnificent views of Mt Kilimanjaro. 

We stayed at Amboseli Serena Safari Lodge for 2 nights so as to give us ample time with the ellies. I was really lucky to go with a guide who knew the park really well and didn't have to rely on other drivers to direct him on where the animals were.

So I have to put this out there, I have done quite a share of safaris in the last 3 - 4 years and have never seen a leopard or cheetah upclose .. shame huh.. this trip changed on those 2 counts

Bingo cheetah crossed out. Not only did I get to seen one but 2 and got them on the same shot. I was more than ecstatic to say the least. 

Good company just makes the trip even much nicer..

Happy Travels
 - L - 

Safari from my room balcony

We all know when you book that safari what we have in mind is seating in 4 x 4 car as a driver drives in the park looking for animals and you taking the pics. This trip on the weekend to Serena Mountain Lodge at Mount Kenya National Park was one that blew my mind away.

So upon getting to the lodge the crisp air and dead silence was to die for. The lodge is a tree house that has been there for over 40 years and is still standing strong. As soon as our host let us know there no game drives allowed I thought bummer then why come all the way. I hadn't been listening and had missed the part where he said you don't look for the animals as they will come to you.. Nice huh!! it was literally that...

On the way back to Nairobi after this night getaway we stopped atThe Trout Tree Restaurant, I can confidently say the y have the best smoked trout in Nairobi. I had tandoori trout.. it was super delish...

Ohh my classic jump with my sister...

Serena Hotel actually use the photo for marketing :)

Happy Travels
 - L -