An early start in anticipation of a 6 am departure. A fleet of ten vans from the Mara Simba Lodge in the Serengeti picked us up at the two hotels and we were all on the road and in procession before 7 am. Another long ride, about 10 ½ hours, and the worst at the end as we navigated another narrow trail of rocky roads into the park. To our surprise, and enormous relief, it was the road into paradise. The Lodge is a first-class resort and walking into it we were immediately refreshed by the spotless, riverside surroundings, a magnificent and refreshing breeze and small glasses of lemonaide to revive our spirits.
A magnificent buffet was served around 7.30, preceded by the chance to see the local crocodiles fed.