2 DAY AFRICAN SAFARI TOUR - Maasai Mara National Preserve KENYA

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  • Опубліковано 2 лип 2024
  • Welcome to our 2 day African Safari Tour! We flew into the Maasai Mara National Preserve in Kenya yesterday. and after spending the night at the Neptune Mara Rianta Camp, we are headed our on our Masai Mara Safari.
    Maasai Mara is one of the best places to see lions in Africa, as they have over 800 in the park.We saw tons of lions on safari and we lucked out on our first day and saw a Cheetah. The safari continued with amazing animal encounters over our two days in the park.
    An African Safari in Maasai Mara is a must do if you come to Kenya!
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    Chapters:
    00:00 Intro
    01:00 Safari
    01:55 Park Entry
    03:08 Lions
    03:50 Cheetah
    04:53 Bush Breakfast
    06:25 Lion Cubs
    08:05 Hippo Carcass
    09:03 Second Day
    11:20 Lion Kill
    13:00 Bush Lunch
    15:14 Flat tire
    16:26 Bloopers
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 79

  • @mikefetterman6782
    @mikefetterman6782 Рік тому +11

    When I camped in the Mara in 1988. We had a pride of lioness and their cubs (18-24 adults/12-18 young) come through our camp just after we zipped up our tents at night. I was nearly knocked over by one, rubbing against my tent (and my cot, and left side of my body) as if scratching an itch, whilst my tent mate was a 93 year old man with emphysema, hacking away uncontrollably to my right, within the last few months of his life. After the chuffing quieted down for 5 minutes, a few of us poked our heads out and looked for our Maasai warriors that were guarding us. We found them in the mess tent with all the chairs huddled around them. The just kept saying " many lion, .....many lion. We saw the girls the next morning about half mile aways along a small tributary near the Mara river. Later, a 15 foot crocodile grabbed a zebra right next to our camp and it was all over in a minute. An hour later he was basking across the river from us, swollen from his 500 pound meal (at least).

    • @worldsonline6804
      @worldsonline6804 Рік тому

      This got me laughing buddy! However, I wouldn't mind if you hooked me up with a job!

    • @S.Trades
      @S.Trades 27 днів тому

      Exciting! 😅

    • @S.Trades
      @S.Trades 27 днів тому

      Stay out of that blazing sun! Save your beautiful pale skin! You're setting yourself up for skin cancer.

  • @gregedwards5594
    @gregedwards5594 Рік тому +11

    I worked in Uganda for a while, and I have to say that the comments about hearing lions roaring at night struck home; we camped one night in Queen Elizabeth NP (in 3 person dome tents) and had lions moving through our camp all night. Most terrifying night of my life. I think there is something about that roar that our brains are hard wired to fear in a way I’ve never felt. Your safari drive was perfect; it wouldn’t be a drive in Africa without something breaking or getting stuck! Hope you get a chance to go to Uganda or Rwanda some day and see the mountain gorillas and chimps in the wild! I love your videos, keep up the great work!

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому +4

      We would love to see Gorillas! That might be our next Africa Adventure

    • @douglaswamburu708
      @douglaswamburu708 Рік тому

      What never stops to amaze me is how can animals have their own natural habit , live together in that animal kingdom and keep within that territory without migrating to the peoples kingdom! It’s just amazing

  • @robbiePlanetaSano
    @robbiePlanetaSano Рік тому +3

    I have been in Masai Mara twice in the last few years. Planning on living nearby part-time soon. One of my favorite wildlife reserves in the world . I love the place ❤️

  • @maryannkeith4062
    @maryannkeith4062 Рік тому +11

    Bush toilet is not TMI! That's actually one thing that scares me about going on a safari - I have a tiny bladder and I'm worried that everyone will get annoyed at me for wanting pee breaks!

  • @paultagliabue2404
    @paultagliabue2404 Рік тому +1

    Fantasticooooo.

  • @kevinfleming9919
    @kevinfleming9919 Рік тому +1

    Beautiful imagery of the area and animals.

  • @eshw23
    @eshw23 8 місяців тому +1

    This can motivate me to be able to go on one, thanks

  • @bennygati324
    @bennygati324 10 місяців тому

    HI,ENJOY MASSAI MARA..

  • @shawnstravelandlife1790
    @shawnstravelandlife1790 Рік тому +1

    Absolutely awesome.

  • @debcochran6108
    @debcochran6108 Рік тому +2

    Wow….what a great well done video. I felt like I was riding along with you.

  • @minkhs
    @minkhs Рік тому +4

    Great vlog , the Kenyan wildlife is so beautiful :)

  • @travelwithprotik2486
    @travelwithprotik2486 10 місяців тому

    Why Akward Tourists you Both are Beautiful Tourists. Beautiful Video .

  • @yoni703
    @yoni703 Рік тому +1

    👌super 💯💯good job guys continue informing about this exotic trip

  • @ricardosamala
    @ricardosamala Рік тому +1

    Indeed beautiful experience ! Lol 😊 What did visit for safari ! Thanks sharing. ❤

  • @michaelonyango487
    @michaelonyango487 Рік тому

    Explore Kenya guys 🇰🇪✌️

  • @edwinkidambu165
    @edwinkidambu165 Рік тому +2

    The lion groan can be heard within 3 kilometers radius. Karibu sana Kenya.

  • @DyanK614
    @DyanK614 Рік тому +4

    Love❤love❤love❤this video!! Such an amazing adventure! I think I would have been scared eating outside of the vehicle, especially with the hyenas so close. Also glad that the lions didn’t get you while you were stuck!!

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому

      Thank you so much!! Yeah, It was a little unnerving but we made it out okay!

  • @andremathews1823
    @andremathews1823 Рік тому

    AWESOME VIDEO!!!

  • @douglaswamburu708
    @douglaswamburu708 Рік тому

    Great vlog.

  • @walex19
    @walex19 Рік тому +2

    My birth country! Can’t wait to go back. I was in Namibia last year (check it out if you haven’t been)

  • @jenniferlee3562
    @jenniferlee3562 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi- what time of year was your trip? Trying to gauge how to dress for our August safari at the Maasai Mara.

  • @BuffaloSoldier-tb9dn
    @BuffaloSoldier-tb9dn 2 місяці тому

    The link provided is to book the tour in this video?

  • @kenstudios
    @kenstudios Рік тому +2

    Great video and thank you, thank you, thank you for sharing. BTW, those Toyota trucks they use in game drives are actually new trucks especially if they're operated by big reputable companies. For the Kenyan market, Toyota chose to stick with that old 90's design and never change it to the new Land cruiser trucks they sell here in America. Simple reason, they work and work well. So although the design maybe late 90s early 2000s, the logic is, if it ain't broken, why fix it. The tag number will give you a hint as to the year

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому +1

      That makes sense why they look like early 2000's trucks. Thanks for the info! They sure can go anywhere!

    • @Rasira2023
      @Rasira2023 8 місяців тому

      Not for the Kenyan Market Only-These are 70 series designs which have been modified and dont come like that from showroom.The 70S SERIES ARE SOLD ALL OVER THE WORLD like in Asia, Australia and even SOUTH Africa-Not a Kenyan Thingy

  • @lostinadmiration
    @lostinadmiration Рік тому +1

    Oh dear of all the parks in Kenya this is the one I did not visit! I was based in Mombasa and it was just too hard to get to.. but next time I hope! Kenya was fantastic!

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому

      We didn't visit any other parks, but this one was really awesome. Just the number of animals alone was worth the trip

  • @jannikinsler1658
    @jannikinsler1658 2 місяці тому +1

    Hi! I love your videos! They have helped me plan a few of my trips. I am going on safari for the first time next year. Is 2 nights (3-4 game drives) enough or would you suggest 3 nights (5-6 game drives)? Thank you!

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  2 місяці тому +1

      Thanks for watching! I'm so glad our videos have helped! I love safaris so much, I would always choose to do more. Plus you get more chances to see all of the Big 5!

  • @stud88100
    @stud88100 Рік тому

    Great video you two. I was wondering if you are going to do a video breaking down the cost of everything like you have done in the past? I thought a safari would have cost more, but i was surprised at the price you told us

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому

      We are planning on it. That video will be out after our next one

  • @dianarichardson1344
    @dianarichardson1344 5 місяців тому

    Any suggestions to help with the bumpiness in the safari van?

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  5 місяців тому

      Stay close to or in the park so the drive isn't as long. But it's still very bumpy

    • @dianarichardson1344
      @dianarichardson1344 5 місяців тому

      @@TheAwkwardTourists I’m going on tour so it’s wherever they go, I mean like should I bring a pillow

  • @cynthialiberatore368
    @cynthialiberatore368 Рік тому +1

    I want to go there so bad. Does your hubby post his pics anywhere? How much does a trip to Kenya cost these days?

  • @zephrinerigha1876
    @zephrinerigha1876 Рік тому

    Recevoir a Kenyan,avoir bien bon voyage,Je suis Zephrine Righa j'aime tu channel

  • @beeaze8542
    @beeaze8542 8 місяців тому

    Thanks for pointing out that the park entry fees of $80 is steep, worth noting that the prices are getting hiked further up to $200 per person per day

  • @SantoshAM
    @SantoshAM Рік тому +1

    Would you recommend visit in May 1st week ?

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому +1

      Unfortunately we can only recommend January, as that's when we went. A quick Google search should be able to help you out with info on other times of year

    • @edwinkidambu165
      @edwinkidambu165 Рік тому +2

      Best time to visit the Mara is between July and September. That's when the magic happens.

    • @alphadeantoursandsafaris
      @alphadeantoursandsafaris 10 місяців тому

      the rains set in at around April and May however depending on the forecast there might be little rain plus the lodges and safari camps charge less during the April/May season you can take advantage of the low rates during that time

  • @harshtrivedi1691
    @harshtrivedi1691 Рік тому

    Where did you stay and if you could share about cost effective camps in Masai mara National park ?

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому +1

      We stayed at the Neptune Mara Rianta, and it was a little pricey. We thought that it would include game drives and it did not, so that was an added expense that we did not plan for. I do not know about other options as we only stayed on the one camp

    • @harshtrivedi1691
      @harshtrivedi1691 Рік тому

      @@TheAwkwardTourists thank you very much for replying. Thanks :)

  • @sdeepak6555
    @sdeepak6555 Рік тому

    Is november a good time to visit?

    • @JessyBlessed-rf5qq
      @JessyBlessed-rf5qq 11 місяців тому

      best time is july-september and december-february

  • @berni9977
    @berni9977 Рік тому

    Hiya guys why is the jeep open. ? Isnt that dangerous ?

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому

      Our Guides told us that the animals wont come into the jeep, They think of it as an object that is much larger than them, so as long as we stay in the vehicle we are safe. This is pretty common practice with safari drives

    • @berni9977
      @berni9977 Рік тому

      @@TheAwkwardTourists wow 😁

  • @eriksaksa4382
    @eriksaksa4382 Рік тому +1

    My wife and I are thinking about starting a channel about our travels. I was wondering what you use to edit your videos?

  • @JohnThomas-bi2dx
    @JohnThomas-bi2dx Рік тому

    What lens was used to take these photos…would a 200-500 do…. Thanks…you used a 100-400 lens

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому

      A Sigma E Mount for Sony 100-400mm. I think you would be great with a 200 -500

  • @mr.ajayjose
    @mr.ajayjose 8 місяців тому

    Both of y'all have matching hairline

  • @diannecox7187
    @diannecox7187 Рік тому

    Where is it in Kenya that when the cars stop the Cheetahs sometimes come and jump in and on top of the cars??? 😯😯😯

  • @abdulkarimmohamed4789
    @abdulkarimmohamed4789 Рік тому

    9o

  • @sherbelajo6290
    @sherbelajo6290 Рік тому

    So wasnt it a dangerous trip? And what about mosquitos with diseases or something?

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому

      No it wasn't dangerous. And we got vaccinations and took precautions for any insect-born illness

    • @sherbelajo6290
      @sherbelajo6290 Рік тому

      @@TheAwkwardTourists 👍 i got another question (sorry haha) how much would you be wasting money on a flight ticket to kenya per person?

  • @JLWestaz
    @JLWestaz Рік тому

    This seems to be more about you than the safari.

    • @TheAwkwardTourists
      @TheAwkwardTourists  Рік тому +1

      It's about our experience on the safari, as the rest of our channel is about our experiences in these places.