The Extra Mile

Seniors on safari: how to see the Maasai Mara when you've got mobility issues

Tips to help you plan your trip to Kenya's legendary reserve

06 October 2019 - 12:00 By Elizabeth Sleith

Q. My parents and I would like to visit Kenya to experience the wildlife. They are 83 and 86 years old and not very mobile, which makes it a little complicated. My dad walks very slowly and uses a wheelchair in airports. It seems Maasai Mara is the biggest and best equipped reserve in Kenya. Do you have any other recommendations? Is there a travel agent that offers individual/group tours to the area, or does one put together a trip oneself using the internet? - Pierre Nel..

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