Sundowners

Doogs, the"Sundowner" has always been a part of my safari experience and I had always assumed it was something all camps included. Wherever I have stayed it has always been included as part of the late afternoon/evening game drive. It simply consists of stopping somewhere where you can get a good view of the sunset and enjoying a drink of ones choice. Normally before setting out on the afternoon game drive you are asked what is you preferred drink and it is then packed in the cool box and put on the game drive vehicle. They normally carry a few nibbles such as crisps or nuts to enjoy with your drink and then at sunset stop for a few minutes to enjoy the view and for me enjoy my g&t. I somehow assumed it was always part of the afternoon game drive and depending on how the camp runs i.e. if drinks are included or not you just pay for your tipple. At the Offbeat camps all drinks are included anyway and the stop for a drink also gives you a chance to chat to and get to know your guide and fellow guests. I guess if it is not automatically part of the game drive, they most probably set up a small bar and chairs and possibly a campfire and then drive you to the designated spot. I would definitely try it if you have the chance.

Safariman

Same for me Safariman, we've always had it included.  Doogs, Safariman has explained it perfectly and I would highly recommend it.  It is a perfect way to end a perfect day and there is nothing better than watching the sun go down with a 'sundowner' of your choice and a few 'bitings' (good Kenya term for nibbles)

I know you have had the most awful time and your whole life has been turned upside down so big   and yes a brilliant idea.

Lai

Do'nt know much about Sundowners Doogs, but I would go with Safriman, and Lais suggestions. You Mum, and Dad have been real  s for you, and I think its a great idea. You've also been a  with how you've coped with whats happened, and you deserve a few  yourself. Wish we could all be there to buy you, and your Mum, and Dad a round, and give you all a very big group  , but we'll all be there in spirit I know Doogs
WS

Big     and boasies to you Doogs.

Lai

Doogs my friend, you go and book those sundowners toot sweet! I think it's an excellent idea, a tipple of your choice, watching a beautiful sunset in a magical place with the parents who love you and whom you love back. I would also take a deep breath, raise your glass to the savannah sky and say "Doogs, heres to you, I stand tall and forward I will go" then take another deep lung filled breath of that great savannah air, breath out slowly with a broad Scottish grin on your face and then drink that sundowner and enjoy every last drop of it, you well deserve it.  

littlewid-x-  

  Doogs, I thought my spelling of bosie might be wrong, but you got the gist of it luckily  

Lai

  What a shame Doogs, the weather is just one of those things in the Mara, but I am sure you'll have another opportunity and will get to enjoy a sundowner in the Mara.

Lai

 What a shame Doogs after you'd looked forward to it so much, never mind at least with your Mum, and Dad not knowing about it you saved them from being disapointed as well. Hopefully you;ll get another chance

WS

Oh that is a real shame Doogs as I know you were really looking forward to surprising your mum and dad but as WS says, at least they didnt know about it so they werent upset. Sounds like the weather in the Mara can be just as unpredictable as the good old British weather  
I am sure you will all be able to go back again and hopefully have those sundowners big stylie  

littlewid-x-