Before the rest of my family arrived for our wonderful 12/1 to 12/9 stay at BWV this year, I arrived a day early and stayed one night at Savannah View at AKL, and it was wonderful!
I could hardly get to sleep that night, just stayed up on the balcony and watched the various animals coming and going. Many have nocturnal feeding habits, and they cycle around their habitats. Early morning was also a fine time to see many animals.
Also be sure to walk out to make the rounds of the viewing areas. Guides hang out there and are super to talk to, they are very knowledgable about the animals and also have interesting stories and perspectives to share about the countries they come from (Kenya, for instance).
The most thrilling view was the night I arrived, which was the blue moon in November. The sight of the moon rising over the savannah past streams of tattered clouds was breathtaking.
You will love AKL! And if you can fit it in your budget, eat at Jiko for dinner! YUM! :>
- Steven