Off We Go Travel Expert Sara Leonard Discusses Kenya

LAhipChic Interview with Sara Leonard of Off We Go Travel

Forward: In 2006 USA Today created a panel of great thinkers to come up with a modern version of the Seven Wonders of the World. Included in this, was number seven, The Great Migration. From Masai Mara, Kenya in circular fashion to Serengeti, Tanzania; this is the first non-stationary land bound Wonder of the World, with millions of wild animals making the migration through East Africa. By September they've reached Masai Mara, Kenya in search of water, vegetation and prey.

Here travel expert Sara Leonard explains the many ways to safari in Kenya, home of Masai Mara, where the wildebeests, gazelles, zebras, lions, elephants, giraffes and more make their stop on this ritual sojourn in the dramatic circle of life.

LAhipChic Interview with Sara Leonard of Off We Go Travel

LaHipChic: What did you like best about touring Kenya?
OWGTravel: The different safari experiences throughout the country!

LaHipChic: What Hotels did you stay at? Were the accommodations what you expected? How would you rate them with one to five stars?
OWGTravel: Nairobi: Fairmont Norfolk Hotel - 5 stars
Masai Mara National Reserve: Fairmont Mara Safari Club- 5 stars
Aburade National Park: The Ark - 3 stars (very unique experience)
Samburu National Reserve: Serena Lodge - 4 stars
Mount Kenya: Fairmont Mount Kenya Safari Club - 5 stars

LaHipChic: What one place would you recommend a new visitor to Kenya see on their first trip?
OWGTravel: There are just too many, I can't pick one. I would highly recommend all of the following:

In Nairobi, visit the farmhouse of Karen Blixen and the Giraffe center; shop for great artisan wares at Utamaduni Crafts; have dinner at the Carnivore Restaurant.
In Masai Mara & Samburu National Parks visit the wild game safaris in both parks; Hot-air ballooning over Kenya and the tribal villages.
Abudare National Park is wonderful as well. You can stay at the Ark. This unique game lodge overlooks a floodlit waterhole and salt lick which attracts a host of wildlife - elephant, rhino, leopard, bushbuck and occasionally an elusive bongo or giant forest hog. The best viewing is at night

And finally mount Kenya to visit the Equator Line