The writer details their journey on their first self-drive trip to Masai Mara and Castel Mara camp. From the beginning of the journey on a cold and foggy Tuesday morning in Nairobi which turned into clear and spectacular views as they descended to the Rift Valley via Mai Mahiu road. The drive to the bottom of the valley was relatively short.
Fully prepared for the journey, with a tank full of gas, snacks, and a rhumba playlist ready to go. They enjoyed the drive along the mostly flat and straight stretch of road between Mai Mahiu, Suswa, and onwards to Narok.
From Narok to Sekenani, it was an enjoyable 100km drive with fantastic landscapes all around. They drove through places with beautiful Maa names like Ole-rai, Esupetai, Ilturisho, Nkoilale until they got to Sekenani.