Travelling_greg

Hi Robin. Well, I was just going by the way our guide 'Patrick' described it. The route out of the Mara park took us fairly high up into the hills. This was all dirt roads. C31, or whatever that particular road is, was mostly dirt (...or rather MUD in our case that day...) the whole way to A1. Once we reached 'A1', it was pavement...with the occassional pot-hole, of course. =)

canadian_robin

So, had there been a lot of rain, or why was it so muddy? I gather the C13 is rather notorious! Robin

Travelling_greg

Hi again.

We stayed at the Mara Serena for 2 nights. During that time, we did see a couple showers, during the afternoon game drives. One evening, it did rain about 3 hours, fairly steadily.. or atleast that we were told by some of the staff...as we slept through it. =) Just enough to keep some areas of the roads..well... fairly slick, and muddy, and difficult to get through. Patrick was worried about one area along the route out of the park...he said that it usually is fairly bad, when it rains. Another area he voiced concern about was along C13, after you leave the gates, but before you get to that first major town. So, Robin... all I can suggest, is hope for no, or little rain, during your stay? =)

atravelynn

I noticed the wet conditions as well. Seems like there was lots of water for the time of year you were there. You even got to play tow truck a few times.

Your over and back itinerary is clever.

A stream crossing cheetah is very exciting, plus all the other cheetah action!

Your balloon trip is one of the most wildlife filled I've seen described.

Thanks for an enthusiastic, well written report.

Percy

Travelling_greg

Greg, would you e-mail me at [email protected], as I would like to ask you a few question about Trek Holidays

Thank you
Percy

Percy

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