The Masai Mara is also home to one of the great fighting tribes of Africa, the Maasai whose culture is fascinating and truly unique. Cultural visits to the local Masai and Il Dorobo communities, make a visit to Rekero a unique experience on Kenya safaris.

Wildlife viewing on Kenya safaris at Rekero is either on foot guided by experienced Il Dorobo and Maasai trackers, or in custom built four wheel drives, which allow intimate yet unobtrusive access to the animals. Bush picnics, sundowners and visits to the local trading centers also feature on Kenya safaris.

Over a million wildebeest and two hundred thousand Zebra are on this endless journey in search of fresh grasslands. Typically the herds continue their journey south in November but have been known to stay into January.

The precise timing of the migration changes annually arriving in the Masai Mara as early as July, but more commonly in August and September. The Mara River is the greatest obstacle they have to face, the currents can be strong and the banks steep, but the gigantic Nile Crocodiles are their biggest obstacle!

Rekero Camp has a Cessna 172 based at Ol Kiombo airstrip and offer half hour and one hour scenic flights over the Mara. For those with a little more time, why not take the 45 minute flight to the shores of Lake Victoria and enjoy a day in the comfortable surrounds of Rusinga Island Lodge, returning in time to take an evening game drive on their Kenya safaris.

Balloon Kenya safaris involve an early start depending on the preferred take off site. Usually guests would leave Camp at 05h30am for a half an hour drive up the Talek River to meet the Adventures Aloft balloon crew. After a safety briefing, take off is at first light to catch the sunrise while floating over the endless grass plains to a well deserved champagne breakfast.

Rekero Expeditions operate specialized fixed departure trips in Eastern Africa as well as one week itineraries within the Maasai Mara eco-system based out of Koiyaki wilderness camp.

The guests on Kenya safaris gain an authentic insight into Maa and Ildorobo culture and the greater Mara eco-system with a combination of walking, and game viewing by 4X4, in this little utilized area of the mara.

Special interest weeks will also be organized using the guiding school wilderness camp as a base. These include cultural courses, photography, ecology, in depth species studies(for example Wildebeest during the migration) and condensed general guiding courses for tourists who want a more in-depth feel of Africa during their Kenya safaris.

Activities:

• Bush Walks
• Bush Picnics
• Bird Watching
• Cultural Tours
• Balloon Safaris