Most Inspirational Moment
Many inspirational moments, but to name a handful they are: Hot air balloon safari – it was my first time in a hot air balloon and floating over the Masai Mara at sunrise was awe-inspiring;Observing the abundance of wildlife in the Masai Mara and Lake Nakuru National Park;Meeting the people of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda – they were so friendly and down to earth; Making the children smile at the orphanage in Uganda;Spending an hour with the Amahora group of gorillas in Rwanda; Camping at Lake Nakuru National Park, which was the best camping experience ever; andMeeting a great bunch of people to share the experience.
Thoughts on Group Leader
Often Konzoro, our group leader, was fantastic and I am sure that travelers who have been fortunate enough to meet Often would agree. I had read other travellers’ positive reviews of Often, so I had high expectations. I honestly believe that a group leader can either make or break a trip and I have to say he certainly made the trip. We achieved everything on the itinerary and more. Often has great leadership skills and has a lot of respect for members of the group. I would say that he went above and beyond his duty to ensure the group was safe, happy and enjoying the adventure. He is a great asset to Exodus. It would be unfair to leave out our driver, Francis who diligently drove us across East Africa and of course our fantastic cook, Bernard who has a great sense of humour and was always willing to help and cooked up some of the tastiest dishes ever.
Advice for Potential Travellers
I would advise the following:Pack light! The lockers in the overland vehicle are not overly huge and this storage space will become your access point for your personal belongings, as the rest of the luggage is stored in a different part of the vehicle and not always easily accessible;Take a travel towel as they are light and ideal for camping; You don’t need to buy a mosquito net as the tents are equipped with them in the lining and are provided when you stay in hotels and lodges;Have a bright head torch as this will become invaluable throughout the trip;Take the biggest zoom lens you can; No need to take a tripod;Take plenty of memory cards or film; andEmbrace the culture, get involved in everything and you will have a great time.
Suggestions
With more than 54 positive reviews already, this has to be one of the most popular trips Exodus has to offer and having experienced it myself, I can now see why.Just go for it like I did! I am sure you won’t regret it Still not convinced? Check out my photos from my October 2010 adventure: http://www.exodus.co.uk/photos/album/1805
