CAN'T DECIDE! Is the AKL Sunset safari worth it?

[TaurusSES_Sport]

Can't decide if we should pay $150 pp to do the Sunset Safari while we are staying at the AKL or if we should just do the Kilimanjaro Safari (free)...

Is there really much difference?

Thanks!

 

[#1hockeymom]

There is a huge difference between the two. Even with the sunrise safari and the Kilimanjaro safari there is a huge difference. They are both club level perks when you stay concierge. The sunset safari takes place on the savannahs of the lodge, culminating with a many course meal served chef's table style at Jiko. I have not gone, but know people who have and they say it is worth every penny. The sunrise safari is on the same roads as the kilimanjaro safari, but takes easily twice as long with many picture stops and much more information being given. It ends with one of the best breakfast buffets I have ever had in a private room at Tusker House. The sunrise safari is 150 per person in addition to staying at the concierge level. The sunrise safari is 50 per person. Both fill up very fast, so if this is something you would like to do make sure you book concierge and at 90 days out make sure the IPO knows you would like to reserve a spot in either or both safari experiences.

Hope this helped,
Debbie

 

[ahoff]

Just did the Sunrise and it is definatly worth it. We had a great tour guide (and it was his first time!) and saw every animal listed on the card in the vehicle. And a great breakfast as noted.

I think the Sunset may be a little more personal, as they only do a small group in a small van with no kids allowed. We had 58 in two trucks. But it only goes thru the resort savanahs, so your seeing what you can see from the resort veiwing areas.

I think the Sunrise is the way to go, it was unbelievable.