What the travel trade said...

Manu Mehrotra
General Manager
Al Tayer Travel Agency

Kenya and the Masai Mara Reserve is a unique destination. The ecology and landscape are fascinating, including the wildlife. Kenya would quite certainly be popular with our clients.

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It just needs us to continue to promote the various packages that can be offered for a range of short breaks all through the year. It is not too far away, itineraries are easily planned, with experienced destination management companies offering a wide variety of accommodation and transport facilities.

The experience is different from any other, and should be a ‘must do’. It’s certainly among the ‘100 things to do’. The best bits for me were the wildlife sightings and the beautiful Ashnil Mara Camp, arranged by SOMAK Safaris, the breakfast by the ‘Hippo Pool’, the hot air balloon safari, and the game drives!

Suresh Ahuja
Managing Director
Trans Arabian Sea Air Travels Dubai

Kenya is a unique destination with a difference. I was impressed not only with the natural beauty but also the facilities, ground arrangements, sightseeing, safaris, accommodation and hospitality.

Kenya is one of the few destinations I would like to re-visit. It can be promoted for families and also corporate incentive programmes. In terms of highlights, there were quite a few — the game drives, hot air balloon safari, breakfast with the hippos! Besides Kenya Airways services, the accommodation was top class.

A five-star tent in the middle of the jungle, with personalised services — a wonder in itself. When you come back after a tiring day you are so well looked after that you feel very much relaxed especially with a good drink and nice smile; and what to say of the hospitality? It was just great.

Mano ChandraDhas
Director – Industry Partnerships
Alshamel Travel & Tourism

Somak Safaris did extremely well. Their drivers were excellent in finding the animals we wanted to see. We were lucky to see a leopard which being nocturnal is rather elusive.

We stayed at the Ashnil Marra on the Masai Marra. For those who don’t really know a tented camp, it may conjure up images of tents in the bush with minimal facilities.

On the contrary, it compares to very good four-star accommodation. One has all the facilities one could want except for air-conditioning, which one really does not miss.

In fact it can be chilly in the evenings and early mornings. The staff were brilliant, friendly and caring, it was always service with a smile.For me, the highlight was the hot-air balloon ride. The adrenalin flow it creates has got to be experienced: it has got to be close to a flight over paradise!