Sarah Coombe

Sarah’s most recent safari was to Kenya. Her first stop was a day and night in Nairobi before flying out to the Maasai Mara. A welcoming committee of giraffes was standing on the airstrip as the plane touched down, marking the start of two spectacular days in the Mara, staying just south of the Talek River. This was followed by a wonderful stay at the beautiful Lewa Wilderness, Sarah’s first time enjoying a horseback safari! After four days of incredible game viewing in Kenya, it was time to relax – and the trip concluded at the luxurious White Sand Villas in Zanzibar.

“There was a particularly special moment in Kenya on our first night around camp. We had finished our evening meal, and the group were enjoying a nightcap and exchanging stories around the campfire. The camp manager’s radio buzzed, so he excused himself politely and said he’d be back. A few moments later he returned, asking quietly who would like to see two elephant families, as they were coming into camp. We all got back into the vehicles just as quietly, and parked so we could see the two families making their way into the outskirts of the camp, trying to cross the river. It started to rain, with thunder and lightning, which made the backdrop to this amazing sighting so magical and for me, on a first-time safari, somewhat surreal. The image of the baby elephants following their mothers, with these clear lightning bolts striking down behind them, is something I won’t forget. As Tuesday nights go, this was a memorable one.”