Masai Mara
I went to Africa in January 2007 with my Dad, we stayed in Diani beach in a 2 star accomodation called the Diani Sea Lodge. Little did i know at the time, but the next two weeks would be the most memorable of my life. The hotel at first, seemed great, even though it catered mainly for Germans. There was a handful of English people there who made our holiday even better. During these two weeks we went on a two night safari at the Massai Mara and saw everything from Elephants protecting their young, to Lions trying to make some “young” of thier own. They were going at it like… Lions
Diani Beach
We also did a balloon safari over the Masai Mara and finished that off with a Champagne breakfast with a small group of other travelers. The African people were amazing, they were so kind, and caring and a pleasure to talk to. I left almost 90% of the contents of my suitcase with some of the local girls and they were made up. For something that cost me 4 pound in Primark they were over the moon and their faces lit up as if it was Christmas.
We hired a crosser and went from hotel to hotel trying out the different restaurants. We also paid next to nothing for a boat tour from a local fisherman who was lovely! He dived into the ocean and came back up with 5 or 6 different types of starfish all unusual colours and textures! I have some of the pictures on my bedroom wall and whenever I see them it makes me want to go back with my mam. It is a truly beautiful country with so much to see and not enough time. I would reccomend package holidays to Africa to anyone and I intend to go back sometime in the near future!
By Rachel Frame