Re: Helpful Hints & Preparations for going on a Safari

Anne-Marie1981 Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:39 pm

We're flying Kenya airways, affraid

I'm not sure how good that is going to be!

**Laikipia** Thu Aug 25, 2011 3:50 pm

I've never flown with them so can't say Rolling Eyes

but am sure they'll be fine.

Lai

**Doogs** Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:13 pm

We flew with them from Nairobi to Mombasa and they were really good, staff were lovely. I bought a really nice pendant on the flight which I lost only recently when we took Syd to the local park for the first time - I was rolling about with him on the grass Embarassed

and he caught my chain with his paw and snapped it Crying or Very sad

Unbeliveably we couldn't find the pendant even though we knew roughly where it was Crying or Very sad

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**Laikipia** Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:33 pm

that's sad Doogs - amazing how it could vanish confused

and it looks very pretty. It could mean another trip of course Laughing

Lai

**Doogs** Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:40 pm

Just realised a few posts ago you said you were previously married to a BA Pilot, very handy (at the time of course !) Wink

We've never had any problems with BA (touch wood) and tend to use them wherever possible.

Just had a look at Sarara, it loooks absolutely gorgeous, what breath taking views you have Helpful Hints & Preparations for going on a Safari - Page 7 853843

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Pool looks amazing Very Happy

How brilliant to be going to such a small and intimate camp for the start of your honeymoon, perfect way to begin married life Helpful Hints & Preparations for going on a Safari - Page 7 71418

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I see that Samburu is a 2 hour drive away.

**Laikipia** Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:47 pm

Funny thing is everyone thinks you get cheap flights etc etc but it's standby and the hostesses get on first as they know the people on check-in. The pilots are always last and quite often it was a nightmare or impossible! The BA airmiles are not from then but from my to-ing and fro-ing to SA. We've not had any problems either to be honest so use either them or Virgin to Nairobi.

I must admit Sarara does look stunning - that pool with a few sundowners and all those eles visiting what could be better? Off to check a map now. Is Samburu north or south then?

Lai

**Laikipia** Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:55 pm

Just done a Google map search and seen where everything is now Laughing

Lai

**Doogs** Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:57 pm

I can't find a map with both places on it Lai scratch

hope you might have better luck.

On the Sarara website its says "A short flight or two hour drive away is Samburu Game Reserve" but not sure in which direction Helpful Hints & Preparations for going on a Safari - Page 7 615959

Helpful Hints & Preparations for going on a Safari - Page 7 615959

**Doogs** Thu Aug 25, 2011 4:58 pm

Oooh never tried that Helpful Hints & Preparations for going on a Safari - Page 7 615959

- will do now !

**Laikipia** Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:05 pm

Helpful Hints & Preparations for going on a Safari - Page 7 768480

Doogs and pan around a bit and you'll see where everything is Helpful Hints & Preparations for going on a Safari - Page 7 853843

Lai

Anne-Marie1981 Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:11 am

Sarara looks stunning. Hopefully we'll all get some amazing pictures.

Doogs, what a lovely necklace, such a shame it snapped. Sad

and just vanished. Speaking of pendants Lai, did you ever find your missing ele pendant?

**Laikipia** Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:24 am

No Anne-Marie - Pete pulled the machine out and looked behind and did offer to dismantle it, but I panicked and thought that might be the end of the washing machine affraid

One day when we can do that I am sure it will be found, it's so sad I loved my little ele necklace Sad

especially as my little ele then died.

Lai

Anne-Marie1981 Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:32 am

fingers crossed you find it one day Lai. So frustrating how they just seem to disappear.

**Laikipia** Fri Aug 26, 2011 11:41 am

So weird, how can something so small slip down into the mechanics of the machine never to be seen again affraid

I found a tiny link inside the drum but never the actual ele. I think I might have to ask Pete to tackle it this weekend now you've reminded me cheers

I would love to have it before I visit DSWT again.

Lai

**Doogs** Fri Aug 26, 2011 1:18 pm

It's frustrating to lose anything but I always think it's worse when it's jewellery as even if it's not expensive it's usually got a sentimental value attached to it which makes it even more annoying when you lose it Crying or Very sad

**Laikipia** Fri Aug 26, 2011 2:39 pm

Doogs

Lai Crying or Very sad

Anne-Marie1981 Fri Aug 26, 2011 3:20 pm

Doogs, I'll have a look to see if they are selling anything similar for you Very Happy

I know it won't be the same but it looked so lovely.

**Doogs** Sat Aug 27, 2011 1:13 pm

Thanks AM

I had a look on Kenya Airways website under their duty free section as you can pre-order your Duty Free http://www.kenyaairways.com/home/information_and_services/your_trip/on_board/duty_free_on_board/default.aspx?colm=shop_here but unfortunately that pendant does not seem to be available any more

There is a similar one (see below) but it's rather expensive ($150), too expensive if you ask me - but very nice. I'm sure the one I got was $60 - you never know it might be in the sale if there's some stock left. If it is please buy it and I'll make sure you get the money Wink

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**Doogs** Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:56 pm

AM - weather has been very cold first thing in the Mara (not unusual) so do remember and take warm clothes with you. You can always take them off and discard them in the jeep once the sunny

comes up - I can honestly say you'll be amazed at how chilly it is over there in the morning affraid

**Laikipia** Tue Aug 30, 2011 4:58 pm

Doogs - seriously cold first thing What a Face

Lai

Anne-Marie1981 Wed Aug 31, 2011 12:52 pm

I'm taking a hoody, a fleece, woolly hat and gloves. Do you think that'll be ok? eeeeek. I'm no good with cold weather. I'm sure it'll be worth it though. Very Happy

**Laikipia** Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:06 pm

You'll be fine, honestly, I hate the cold also. It's just first thing if you go on an early game drive before the sun gets any warmth in it. Not sure about Governors camp but Rekero always have shukas (blankets) in their vehicles, so I am always toastie warm Laughing

By 9.00am it's hot (mmmmm unless it's Rain

).

Lai

Anne-Marie1981 Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:11 pm

No rain!! We'll leave that here!!! I'm sure they will have blankets ... well I hope!! Hehe! I'm so excited. Got all our money changed up at M&S we got 140ksh to the £. Taking some dollars as well.

**Laikipia** Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:16 pm

Brilliant - same rate we got. Good idea to have some US$ as well, always handy and always taken in Kenya.

Do you fly on Friday then - and is it a day flight or an overnight flight?

Lai

Anne-Marie1981 Wed Aug 31, 2011 1:24 pm

We fly on Friday, 8pm. Hoping to be able to sleep on the plane as we have a busy day in Nairobi!! l Laughing

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