JW Marriott Masai Mara Lodge | Kenya | Marriott Bonvoy | Hotel Review 

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I used gopro, a selfie stick, Sony RX100VII, and my cell phone. I'm not good at filming, but thank you for saying so.

Thank you for saying so!!!😊😊😊 You are so kind!!! Oh no, it looks like it's going to rain for most of your stay. Don't worry though, JW can adjust the safari timing upon request. Typically, rain doesn't last all day, so you can plan your safaris during the sunny or cloudy periods. Check the hourly forecast for the next day and decide what time you want to leave. For the morning drive, it's best to decide the day before so that the bush meals can be prepared. As for the evening drive, you can decide on the time after the morning safari. If the weather forecast predicts rain after 5PM, I suggest leaving around 2PM and returning by 5PM. This will give the safari guides a 3-hour break to return the vehicles, clean up, and have lunch. If there are other passengers, the timing will depend on their activities, such as Spa or Nature Walk appointments. In such cases, the standard safari time of 4PM to 7PM will still apply, even in rainy conditions. Please note that heavy rain makes it difficult to see animals as the plastic covers of JW vehicles have become faded and unclear. They provide ponchos to keep you dry, though... Oh, I have a great suggestion!! I really enjoyed the Ol Kiombo area. It's much drier compared to the JW main safari area. Although it takes 75 minutes to get there, it's definitely worth it. We went there 3 or 4 times. Basically, you need to exit the Masai Mara National Reserve at Talek gate, drive through the local village, and then enter the reserve again through another gate, which is Mpuai gate. The safari guides are familiar with it, as it has shorter bushes due to the dryness, making it easier to spot animals. Have a great trip!! Please feel free to reach out here if you have any further questions. 🙂🙂🙂

@@yuka.m Thank you so much for the suggestion. I will ask our guides to take us to the Ol Kiombo area!!

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Hi, thank you for the comment! 😆😆 He bought his clothes here. Tops: Outdoor Ventures Men's UPF 50+ UV Sun Protection SPF Hiking Shirt Long Sleeve Lightweight Quick Dry for Safari Travel Fishing a.co/d/2MJ3GFo The material of the long sleeve shirt is really good. Bottoms: vuoriclothing.com/products/meta-pant-driftwood?queryId=0162b24124e3781f1644272400fe1aa8&collection=pants vuoriclothing.com/products/ponto-performance-pant-driftwood-heather?queryId=10cd99d38ff03cde52fb980ac4f42db6&collection=pants Have a great trip!

@@yuka.m this is great thank you so much.

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Hi, thank you for watching my video. 😊😊 Landacape photos and electric storms photos sound great! I wish I had such a skill. The website says: Canon Photo Studio State of the art Canon photography equipment including the mirrorless EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R3, and lenses RF 100-500mm and RF 24-70mm allowing you to experience and create your own visual masterpiece. We didn't get the tripods or anything else. Maybe it's because they knew we were beginners for photography?! I recommend you inquire them directly.

@@yuka.m Thank you for the quick reply. I was contemplating bringing some of my own camera equipment (if they don't supply you with smaller lenses) but with the internal flight weight restrictions it might not be such a great idea. Nice to get some pics of the Masai Mara people and so on without having to stand a mile away from them lol

Oh, you must be a great photographer! Right, I don't like the restrictions of luggage. Please contact the lodge to ask if they supply some equipment. 😉😉

Hi, thank you for the comment. The road is all paved, although there were certain sections that were quite winding through the mountains. It was actually a pretty smooth ride. Have a great trip! 😆😆😆

We stayed there for 9 nights. Recommendation... 1. Bring a warm jacket definitely for cold morning and night 2. Bring some SD cards for 4K/UHD 3. If you watch this video till last, you would understand that I deeply remorse my failure to request the safari guide to lower both her voice and the radio volume. My hesitation at that moment was unfortunate, but I strongly advise you to clearly communicate your preferences to them, ensuring that they understand what you do not desire.

@@yuka.m Thank you such thoughtful and nice advice!

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Hi, the price of $3200 (someone commented so) is for one night at the camp, not for the whole trip from the airport. It's important to note that the prices can vary depending on the month or specific dates you choose. For accurate and up-to-date pricing information, I recommend visiting marriott.com.

No, I did not take the yellow fever vaccine for this trip. However, I had previously taken the vaccine for my trip to Tanzania a long time ago. As a precaution, I brought my yellow card with me, but I did not need to show it upon arrival in Kenya. Basically, it seems that Kenya does not require the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming directly from the US. I have never been asked to show it.

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