Early Morning Game Drive

Oh, what a beautiful morning

Getting up early for work is a chore, but starting early in the Bush is a wonder! It’s when you’re likely to find the Mara at its most active.

Safari rover driving at sunrise
Two lion cubs sit in the grass

As the sun rises (around 6.30 am) we escort you to reception, where your truck awaits you, complete with a welcoming ranger and spotter, warm blanket and hot water bottle.

A hot water bottle sitting on a seat

The short hop to the national park is a game drive in itself. Then, as we weave along barely visible tracks through the Mara, herds of herbivores come into view. Subtle light plays across the landscape as you hear the joyous sounds of awakening birds. Early morning is a great time to spot predators – especially lions, cheetah and leopards, each of which prefers to hunt in the cool of dawn and dusk.

A lion cub in a tree
Topi standing on a hill
Ostriches standing in the grass

Before you know it, sleepiness gives way to alert excitement as the day begins to unfold. If you are having breakfast in the Bush, you may go on to explore further, spotting big cats slumbering beneath bushes, elephants, giraffe and an array of flora and fauna too long to list here.

If however this is a short expedition, you’ll return to camp for a late breakfast, perhaps by the saltlick. Your day has just begun, so you face the most pleasant of tough decisions: a guided walk, a swim, a Spa session – or downtime in your tent.

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