The game drive
Close encounters in the wild
The Mara is unique. During the season, visitors can enjoy a ringside seat for one of the world's most stunning wilderness events: the annual migration of over one million wildebeest and their attendant wildlife cast. Throughout the year, the Mara also offers regular sightings of all the members of the ‘Big Five', many of which can be viewed at fascinatingly close quarters. Our custom-built open-sided six-person safari vehicles offer comfort, panoramic viewing, dedicated safari guides, refreshments on-board and radio-links for fast location of game. Traditionally, game-drives take place early morning (you are woken with tea and arrive back in time for breakfast) or late afternoon. They can also be timed to coincide with sundowners in the bush.
The night game drive experience
A glimpse in to the nocturnal theatre of the wild
A uniquely specialised activity, which is not permitted within the boundaries of the national parks and reserves, a night game drive is the ultimate safari luxury. Leaving the lodge after dinner, you will be provided with warm ‘shukas' (Maasai wraps); you will then set off to discover the creatures of the night. This is the exclusive domain of hunters such as lions and leopards, and the only time when you may catch a glimpse of such elusive nocturnal creatures as aardvarks, cape hares and bush babies. Your vehicle will also be equipped with a powerful hand-held lamp, which can be used to sweep the bush for likely sightings. Children above 7 years old are welcome.
