Hi,
I went on the Kenya Rhino expedition in Feb 2007 and have only great things to say about it. It was my first and long awaited trip to Africa and it didn't disappoint. When I was there they had just relocated 10 new black rhino's onto the property and were actually expanding the protected area into the neighboring ranch property. So in addition to the wide range of other wildlife we encountered on a daily basis, we got to see a ton of rhino. I also really enjoyed the visit to a local school and health center. Ol'Pejata has a great relationship with the neighboring tribes..sort of a you scratch my back, I'll scratch yours partnership. They do community projects like the health center and in return the local people report in on potential poachers of the rhinos.
On the last day 2 of our group went to climb Mt. Kenya, and the rest of us went to the Giraffe Sanctuary and a market nearby there (the name escapes me but starts with a U).
Anyway, let me know if you have any questions I can answer for you.
Yes, I would LOVE to go with YOU!
I'm thinking of doing this in Feb. 09-anyone else have any info or considering it also?
Hi. I was there in 2004 and 2005, and still think it one of the best reserves in Africa, and absolutely one of the best projects I've ever done. It totally spoils you for regular safaris, since after spending every day walking in the bush among all of Africa's glory, being stuck in a car is unbearable.
2004 was my first time in Africa and it was love at first sight. In the following three years I spent nearly seven months on the continent and now work in Namibia fulltime. You could definitely therefore say that Sweetwaters made a big impact on my life!
