You should have this experience in the Maasai Mara of Kenya

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As the light aircraft ends your taxi on the landing strip near the safari lodge, it is customary for your guide to be there to greet you. On all my safaris in six southern and eastern African countries, these guides were men. But getting into Mahali Mzuri, Sir Richard Branson & # 39;s Virgin Limited Edition Accommodation in southern Kenya, in the famous Maasai Mara, everything was different. First, the aircraft belonging to the charter company Scenic Aerial Safaris, a Cessna Grand Caravan & nbsp; with swivel leather seats, was way above the usual safari transportation. And the guide who waited near the runway for the open vehicle was the sweet and good-natured Betty Maitai, a member of the Maasai tribe and one of the few, but growing, female guides in Kenya.

It is not easy for anyone to become a safari guide in Africa, but going against the traditional roles here at the Maasai Mara for a woman was certainly a challenge. However, you have an immediate notion of Betty's knowledge and determination, whether you are obtaining repeated visions of a mother and calf chicks, lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, or navigating the uneven terrain in search of them. Attractive and kind, she also shares details of her education and family, conveying illuminating aspects of the Maasai culture as well as her knowledge of wildlife. She is also a patient tutor in the local language.

Going on safari with Betty is one of the main reasons to go to Mahali Mzuri, but not the only one. The location within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy offers wildlife viewing throughout the year and proximity to the Great Migration, in which millions of wildebeest, zebras and other antelope move between the Tanzania Serengeti and the Maasai Mara; the best months of viewing in Kenya are late June to October.

The intimate inn has 12 spacious tents considered among the most luxurious of the region. The meals are creative, with dishes such as a Middle Eastern mezze dish for lunch, and roasted chops with barbecue sauce and grilled shrimp with Swahili curry sauce for dinner. While at breakfast on the deck, elephants strolling through the bush are a common sight. & E during the afternoons between lunch and afternoon walks, there is a 39-foot pool to cool off and the masterful Vera for massages.

For those who want to explore more deeply the Maasai culture, accommodation can arrange visits to a local Maasai village or Mara North Conservancy& nbsp; to learn about conservation efforts within the region in cooperation with the Maasai landowners. Then, late in the afternoon, you return to Betty's vehicle in search of other wildlife and the usual cocktail as the sun goes down. Nothing beats an African sunset.

In addition to elite transfers between safari lodges, Scenic Air Safaris also creates itineraries and conducts low-flying flying safaris in East Africa and all the way to Zambia and Zimbabwe.

How to get there: US travelers to Kenya now have a much easier route and decreased travel time due to Kenya AirwaysNew nonstop between New York's JFK and Nairobi which began on October 28^º. The airline is operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliners with very comfortable business class seats and high-end dining service. Given the airline's route network in Africa, it also makes other destinations, such as Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia, easier to reach.

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As the light aircraft ends your taxi on the landing strip near the safari lodge, it is customary for your guide to be there to greet you. On all my safaris in six southern and eastern African countries, these guides were men. But when entering Mahali Mzuri, the Virgin Limited Limited Edition of Sir Richard Branson, in southern Kenya, inside the famous Maasai Mara, everything was different. First, the plane belonging to the charter company Scenic Air Safaris, a Cessna Grand Caravan with swivel leather seats, was far above the usual safari transportation. And the guide who waited near the runway for the open vehicle was the sweet and good-natured Betty Maitai, a member of the Maasai tribe and one of the few, but growing, female guides in Kenya.

It is not easy for anyone to become a safari guide in Africa, but going against the traditional roles here at the Maasai Mara for a woman was certainly a challenge. However, you have an immediate notion of Betty's knowledge and determination, whether you are obtaining repeated visions of a mother and calf chicks, lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, or navigating the uneven terrain in search of them. Attractive and kind, she also shares details of her education and family, conveying illuminating aspects of the Maasai culture as well as her knowledge of wildlife. She is also a patient tutor in the local language.

Going on safari with Betty is one of the main reasons to go to Mahali Mzuri, but not the only one. The location within the Olare Motorogi Conservancy offers year-round wildlife viewing and proximity to the Great Migration, in which millions of wildebeest, zebras and other antelope move between the Serengeti of Tanzania and the Maasai Mara; the best months of viewing in Kenya are late June to October.

The intimate inn has 12 spacious tents considered among the most luxurious of the region. The meals are creative, with dishes such as a Middle Eastern mezze dish for lunch, and roasted chops with barbecue sauce and grilled shrimp with Swahili curry sauce for dinner. While at breakfast on the deck, elephants strolling through the bush are a common sight. And during the afternoons between lunch and afternoon walks, there is a 39-foot pool to cool off and the magisterial Vera for massages.

For those who want to explore more deeply the Maasai culture, the lodge can arrange visits to a local Maasai village or to the Mara North Conservancy to learn about conservation efforts within the region in cooperation with Maasai landowners. Later in the afternoon, you return to Betty's vehicle in search of other wildlife and the usual cocktail as the sun goes down. Nothing beats an African sunset.

In addition to elite transfers between safari lodges, Scenic Air Safaris also creates itineraries and conducts low-flying flying safaris in East Africa and all the way to Zambia and Zimbabwe.

How to get there: US travelers to Kenya now have a much easier route and decreased travel time due to the new direct flight from Kenya Airways between JFK from New York and Nairobi which began on October 28^º. The airline is operating the Boeing 787 Dreamliners with very comfortable business class seats and high-end dining service. Given the airline's route network in Africa, it also makes other destinations, such as Rwanda, Tanzania and Ethiopia, easier to reach.