Magical Kenya after sunset : After an exciting day in the African bush on a Kenya safari, one thing is certain: the day doesn’t end when the sun goes down.
Even if the morning and afternoon game drives are over, there is still a whole second half of the day that is anxiously waiting to happen “beyond the Big 5.” It starts after dusk and is full of genuine magic.
Here are 4 reasons why Africa is even better once the sun goes down:
Family style dinner.
What you need to recharge after an exhilarating and thrilling safari day is a handmade dinner. At most camps and lodges, meals are enjoyed around a big family style table where guests talk about the day’s sightings with family and new friends. This is an opportunity to socialize with other international visitors and learn from your game ranger, who has probably seen more elephants and rhinos up close than you would care to know.
The workings of a bush kitchen will totally amaze you, as will the food. Savour a delicious beef fillet prepared using a solar cooker as an appetizer, followed by a rich dessert that will make your tummy as content as an elephant surrounded by hundreds of camel thorn pods.
An encounter with Maasai culture.
One of the best cultures that can be experienced during Cultural Tours in the Masai Mara is the Maasai culture. With their own way of life, the pastoralists who hunt more animals on the move have a distinct culture that is unique worldwide. These people have lived in and around the reserve for more than a century, and despite the fact that visitors from all over the contemporary world regularly migrate with them, they have managed to preserve their traditions.
One of the most vibrant and active things to do while visiting Masai Mara is to take a cultural tour or community visit, where you can witness their traditional dances, such as jumping up and down, milking their cows, cooking, building mud houses and many other energetic activities.
Stargazing.
Kenya destination has larger skies with more brilliant stars. Camps in remote wilderness areas have the delight of experiencing sparkling sensations in complete solitude at night. With a slight inclination of the head, an infinite number of stars would be seen. In addition to taking in the splendour of the clear galaxies, stargazers can pick the brains of knowledgeable guides about some of the legends surrounding the night sky.
Drifting to sleep in luxury.
Safaris, sunset views, family style dinners, Maasai cultural experience and stargazing – at the end of the day you’ll need a soft pillow and warm bed to drift off to sleep. Reset your worn-out body and slumber in ultimate pleasure, knowing that tomorrow you get to do it all over again.
There is more to a safari vacation than just the wildlife. Africa part two, an absolutely magical sequel, and starts as the sun sets after a full day of game drives. If this sounds like the kind of Africa you would like to visit, please get in contact at Focus East Africa Tours.
