KENYA - again an interesting travel destination by Klaus Metzger (sneezy the snowman read aloud .TXT) 📖

the latter, he offered a bunch of safari hats for sale. So JUTTA and the other passengers came to their head protection. Since our trip to India in 2007 I am the owner of a very practical safari hat that I have not taken even before the Taj Mahal.

 

 

 The BUCHUMA gate

 

 

JUTTA is negotiating with the hat seller

 

So, now began the safari adventure ! Only once fell on only the red earth and a lot of dust . Of the "Big 5" was nothing to see . But the more we moved to the north, the more exciting it became. Because suddenly appeared the "red" elephants on (they had sprayed with the red dust). And above all, we learned the importance of water bodies know. There were windmills that pumped the water to the surface. This was urgently needed, because it was a bad dry season, which was extremely unusual for this time of year . All were eagerly waiting for the rain.

 

 

 

The red elephants

 

 

 

KLAUS the lookout for photo opportunities

 

 

 

 

The impressive Elephant

 

 

 

 

 Water buffalo

 

 

 

 

Zebra

 

 

Elephants in the tree shade

 

 

 

 Giraffe looking for food

 

 

 

 The Strauss - family

 

 

 

 

Safari guests at the Lion Family

 

 

 

The young lion

 

 

 

Evening mood in Safariland

 

 

Later - at the end of the two day safari - told me Denis Moser in Diani Beach, that the lack of rain would have been the cause for the many animals that we observed during our safari. The experienced safari guide Nicolas had already informed us in the park that we were very lucky with the observation of wild animals on our safari. Always new animal motifs kept us busy as photographers: elephants, giraffes , zebras , water buffalo, antelopes, lions , warthogs, ostriches Somalia - even baboons , we were able to observe. And the next morning came we also cheetahs - but in abundant Distance - pre lens.

 

 

 

A water point

 

 

 

 

A wind turbine as a drive for the water pump

The night in the ARUBA LODGE

After several hours criss-crossing the Tsavo East National Park, we were mighty dusty, thirsty and full of intoxicating impressions. The reserved ARUBA LODGE middle of the park waiting for us. About the name " Aruba " I would like to say something, because this term has an almost magical meaning for me. In 1982 I spent with my family a wonderful holiday on the Netherlands Antilles island of Bonaire .There I was able to dive over a week in an underwater paradise. The following week we flew with a friend's family to the neighboring island of ARUBA . There we found the most beautiful beach in the entire Caribbean. In 1985 I was with my wife at the time ULLA  (JUTTA my second wife is) on a world tour. We stopped on the way to Fiji in Long Beach (California) and visited there the former passenger liner " Queen Mary " , which is firmly anchored there (with a hotel on board). On the way back to the center we passed a bungalow with the term " Aruba " by. There is even a photo of it.

 

 

 

The entrance gate to ARUBA LODGE

 

For protection against the wild animals the ARUBA LODGE is fenced and can only be reached through a guarded gate . An evening walk in the great outdoors is therefore not possible . Nevertheless, you also get so eg on the front porch, where we stayed) a wonderful, atmospheric impression of the life and the noises in the National Park. Since no telephone was available, we were awakened in the early morning at 6 clock from the servant who knocked on our door. After a hearty breakfast started for us the second Safari Day, which brought us the encounter with the cheetahs. For reasons that I had unfortunately not in demand , we had to Tsavo East National Park leave by 10 clock through the Voi gate again.

 

 

 

Swimmingpool

 

 

 

ARUBA LODGE

 

 

 

Escaping Giraffe

 

 

Lonesome Elephant

 

 

Cheetahs

The visit to the Maasai village

Heading home gave us our tour guide NICOLAS a proposal to visit a Maasai village. However, he called a "entry fee" of Ksh 1,000 (10 euros ) per person. For us that was clearly too much and JUTTA negotiated the amount to 500 Ksh (5 euros) down . As Jutta and I still bought Maasai jewelry to commemorate the end of the visit, the village community of MAASAI came at their expense. Very surprisingly found the Maasai my ring in the right ear lobe. She immediately appointed me to a right Maasai and they asked me to take part their dances. As the saying goes : the ice was broken! But first we had to learn the men making fire : a wooden rod was long grated on a wooden plate, to as much heat was created to ignite dry grass . Both of us had to say : we need some practice as "Fire Men" (the necessary parts were given to us).

 

 

 

The clan chief is waiting for visitors 

 

There was a genuine hospitality with the Maasai (family connection) and as a parting gift they wanted to give to us raw goat meat. This we had to refuse but thanks. A few more words about the Maasai jewelry that we liked a lot : since our Greek Culture Travel 2006, I was the owner of a " steep tooth " (or a claw - had Jutta given me below the Acropolis) which I wore on the neck . Eventually I lost this trailer. Now I discovered among the many Maasai jewelery again a " steep tooth " , since I wear with a lot of pride and in memory of my Maasai friends. Also Jutta's colorful earrings found after returning numerous - youthful - admirer.

 

    

  

When making fire

 

 

 

The small Maasai

 

 

 

 

 The Maasai warriors

 

 

 

Observers in the shade

 

 

 

JUTTA and the Maasai child

 

 

 

The Maasai women

 

 

 

The stall is directed

 

 

 

 

The saleswomen

 

 

 

The dancers wait

 

 

 

 

Spectators at the dance

 

 

 

 

KLAUS as Maasai dancer

 

 

After a short stop at Buchuma gate (we had lunch there one) we drove back to Mombasa. On 2 Day was the return trip much more strenuous (it was probably a bit warmer and rush-hour in Mombasa) and we were looking forward to returning to our Leisure Lodge Resort. However, I NICOLAS had suggested, necessarily with his boss Denis Moser (DM tour , Diani Beach ) to speak - which I did at the end of the tour. Above all, I pressed - on behalf of my wife (she stayed in the hotel ) - our full satisfaction with the organization and with our tour guide from NICOLAS . Apparently he received in response to an immediate commitment for the day.

 

Relaxation in the wellness oasis

So now began our relaxing holiday in the "Wellness Oasis on the Indian Ocean " . Any bustle had fallen from us and we enjoyed every day. We had a lot of time to process our safari impressions (own image material was abundantly available). Whether we will ever be able to experience such a thing again? Jutta could imagine even a safari in the Serengeti and the Masai Mara . Now she has, however, made ​​the next long-haul destination CHINA. For our couch by the pool was very well looked after - with reserved sun loungers and comfortable cushions. And then there were at least a cold drink for everyone. This incredible peace was only disturbed at lunch time , because then a smaller group with appropriate music was - practicing gymnastics in the pool Bahari - under the guidance of a sports entertainer.

 

 

The swimming pool

 

 

 

The road to the beach

 

 

 

Our room in the first floor (right)

 

 

The seating for breakfast (in DIANI restaurant) and dinner (optional on the BAHARI Terrace or in DIANI restaurant) were determined according to the room numbers (C6) from the staff and found less important our consent. Our place on the Bahari Terrace was right in the passage area . Therefore, we wanted a place on the right hand side under the tree, and our wish was fulfilled . Still feeling energetic I had to mediate in the restaurant our " complaints" the head waiter . Shortly thereafter, we were directed to a very nice table on the window side to view terrace. On the terrace we took our lunch buffet. With open seating, because there was no fixed seating arrangements.

 

 

DIANI Restaurant

 

 

 

BAHARI Terrace

 

 

 

Dancers waiting for guests

 

 

 

The gardener opens the coconut for JUTTA

 

 

On this occasion, I mentioned our numerous " trips around the world" and my years of working as a hotel tester for www.holidaycheck.de and contributor (score currently 3,000, internal hierarchy Item 7 , Username : klmmetzger ). I have also promised myself to use in the context of "Beamer presentations " for the wonderful travel destination KENYA after my return to Germany. My hotel review " LEISURE LODGE RESORT " is eagerly read at www.holidaycheck.de.

 

 

The Indian Ocean

 

 

 

 The kite surfers on the Indian Ocean

 

            

 

DIANI Beach

 

 

Protection from the midday heat

 

 

 

 Evening mood