August 2021 - Blog - Drunken Elephant Mara

16 Aug

A few tips from us when packing for a safari

When you think of a Safari, the first thing that comes to mind would be “what do I bring or pack?A few tips from us when packing for a safari. The Luggage Remember luggage is limited on the small air crafts, per person, 15kg, per checked bag, soft duffel for East Africa. Ensure to go without the wheels as it adds about 4-10kg on your luggage. Your medication must always be in your hand luggage and ensure that you have enough to take you through your entire journey.Things you may need in case the worst happens: medication for diarrhea and headaches as well as heart burns. Insect repellent, antihistamines, moisturizer and sunscreen. To secure your luggage, secure zips together with a combination lock or use shrink wrap facilities that are available at some airports to deter any luggage tampering. The Clothes Let’s not forget clothes, but are you sure you are packing the correct clothes especially with the light aircraft restrictions. Minimal, lightweight and earth-toned clothing is recommended and as or tented camp in Maasai Mara has a laundry service packing light is usually easy. Carry a windbreaker or fleece because nights definitely get cool. Sticking to earth tones makes… Continue reading A few tips from us when packing for a safari

11 Aug

What is a Tented Camp?

People get slightly confused when looking at their itinerary and they see camping or tented lodge. The similarities are endless: – You are sleeping under a canvas tent in the midst of all the action and away from some conveniences that you will find in a lodge. – As a budget option, camping in Kenya is a fantastic avenue for those feeling somewhat adventurous, however, tented camps offer creature comforts for people who want to be close to nature but don’t want to give up their comfort. – Tented camps are a fun combination of camping and staying in a luxury lodge and is often referred to as “glamping”. Why Stay in a Tented Camp? For guests wanting to experience the beauty of Maasai Mara, our tent camp is a lovely compromise between roughing it out in a regular tent and being in a brick and mortar lodge. A tented camp that has permanent facilities is also more likely to offer a greater variety of foods. What Can You Expect in a Tented Camp? If you are looking for a more intimate and smaller facility, our tented camp has only 7 rooms, pitched on a spacious concrete platform with a private balcony.… Continue reading What is a Tented Camp?