Building An Authoritative Travel Blog

Authoritative blogs seem all the rage at the moment but what exactly is an " Authoritative Travel Blog ?" Well my understanding of the matter is it is a blog that is not only very informative to the readers but that the information comes from authoritative type people in connection with what they are writing about.

Hopefully my articles below will give an insight on travel and travel related experiences from all over the world from many authoritative writers as they have been there and done that.

Articles will be and are published often and this means current travel experiences and up to date places to visit. If you have also visited these places or wish to comment then please do so remembering this blog is intended to family orientated visitors so please be respectful.

I have seen many fears raised through my article site and feel that any traveller today that, for one reason or another, decides against travel insurance then they are possibly being a little short sighted. We do not want our boats to sink but are happy to carry life rafts. travel insurance is a similar idea. We do not wish to ever claim on it but if things go wrong as they sometimes do it is a benifit to have the insurance.

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Awesome Kenya Camps - The Mara Timbo

By Karl Heinz

Mara Timbo Camp, a German run property is situated below the Oloololo escarpment on the border of the Mara River, on the edge of the Masai Mara Game Reserve. The plains between the Mara River and the Esoit Oloololo Escarpment are probably the best area for game viewing, in particular regarding lion and cheetah.

The camp offers 5-star standard in accommodation, cuisine, wilderness experience, game drives and cultural knowledge. The seven luxury tents are spacious with en-suite bathrooms, African blended interior dcor, private veranda with outdoor bathtub and luxury sitting area. Grass thatched roofing, providing cool temperatures during the day.

Each tend is equipped with a king-size bed, a safe, bathroom with both cold and hot showers, double sinks, a flush toilet, 220/240 power supple plus a host of other amenities that are needed to make a guests stay at the camp memorable. The tents have a plenty of space, so moving around is easy. The tents are not only stylishly done but have a romantic appeal as well. A female butler is assigned to each tent, ensuring each guest receives personalized attention. The butlers are well trained and very knowledgeable about the camp and the encompassing Masai Mara game reserve.

There is a restaurant spread out on three little restaurant islands. Visitors can have the choice to opt between any of the three menus that is a three course meal, one being a vegetarian meal. Romantic candle lit dinners are organised under the open sky around a huge bonfire. The lounge area houses a well stocked bar and a lounging area which has comfortable chairs that simply invite you to laze away the evening not forgetting its well stocked reference library.

The Mara Timbo goes a step ahead and introduces a message parlour known as the message tree house. You feeling all relaxed and at rest after a session of aromatherapy with specialy chosen oils. It gets even better, you get to glimpse a view of the river as you get your message.

Sightings are guaranteed being at the Maasai Mara National Reserve. Your stay at the camp you will see plenty of animals; two big Hippo families inhabit the Mara River directly in front of the camps lounge. Taking a nature walk around the camp you will see large resident populations of herbivores including giraffes, elephants, buffalos, monkeys, Rhinos and zebras. Predators most notably lions and hyenas can be spotted. The leopard being elusive is rarer but can also be sighted in this area. Night game drives, bird watching and Cultural visits can also be organized.

The camp has a gift chop conveniently situated near the main area. It has among its products films, hats, beadworks, kangas and other items that would make the perfect souvenirs. The gift shop is supplied by Kenya Beads, Marula studios, Kenya Kanga among others.

The Masai Mara is a 40 minute flight away from Nairobi Wison Airport. Mara Timbo located near Oloololo gate in Masai Mara National Reserve, and Kichwa Tembo Airstrip. Guests can arrange be picked at nearby airstrip and transferred to the camp - the drive to the camp, is a safari on it's on that gives a visitor a taste of what they will get to see in the ensuing days with sightings of antelopes, elephants, the big cats and birds.

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