Comments on: Across the Chalbi Desert, The Kalacha Oasis, Bandits and a very long day on the road

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 27 Sep 2023 18:56:18 +0000

In reply to louise turner. You should!

By: louise turner

louise turner — Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:51:21 +0000

i want to go

By: Candy

Candy — Sat, 26 Mar 2022 16:02:01 +0000

Actually, you have heard of Beryl Markham – you just weren’t listening! Sigh. Great post. I really like those barren desert shots. There’s a kind of vague sense of familiarity – feels kind of like where I grew up. More later via email.

By: Katrin

Katrin — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 18:08:49 +0000

In reply to Andrew.

I understand completely. We get the same feeling Rockhounding out west off the beaten path, boondocking and always asking “what if…
If you are interested in hiring George ir one of his buddies in the Reserve, I could send you his number.
Have fun and looking forward to your
mara report. Hi to your strong partner!

By: Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:18:35 +0000

In reply to Katrin.

Katrin – I remember clearly! Pleasure to hear from you, and I did follow your Kenya trip report. Regarding our Turkana trip, I would say that I could have done without the bandit threat, but otherwise we enjoyed it a lot. That said, it was not the same enjoyment one gets from watching lions in the Mara or relaxing on a tropical beach. More that it is a privilege to visit untamed lands and fascinating to witness a place on its own terms. We are glad we went, but also happy to relax a bit at Kembu and more traditional safari locals afterwards. If that makes sense? It is hard to describe.

Thanks for the Mara tips!

By: Katrin

Katrin — Wed, 23 Mar 2022 02:00:10 +0000

Happy to hear that you are back safely from up north and we’re able to circumvent the banditos.
I did worry for your safety up there, though. It sounded to me that your worries overtook your enjoyment of this remote area, or am I wrong?
We met June 20, 2018 on Sero 4 when we discovered that the rangers double booked you on our site. Remember? Formerly also from California now from Florida. KaliCA on the 4×4 Forum.
You write that the Mara is next. Maybe you had a chance to read my TR on safaritalk linked to the SA4x4 forum? Anyway, we hired a Masai guide for three days and camped at Aruba Mara by Talek. It was well worth hiring the guides because we saw a lot in three days with them. The Triangle we found all our own sightings and we loved it there. Check out Iseia campsite in the little forest close to Mara Serena Lodge. You can fill washing water there at the Mechanic shop.
Wishing you a wonderful time in the Mara with great sightings, smooth roads, no mud, and no getting stuck.
Can’t wait to hear and see all about it.
Best wishes from Katrin