I am a Bonvoy Member. We always get the top floor and executive access. These hotels are great. My wife and I travel all over japan, and East Asia every six weeks for 4-7 days usually.
@yuka.m4 күн бұрын
Wow! Lucky you!! As Japanese, thank you so much for traveling all over Japan. 😊😊😊
@crecasens17 күн бұрын
Did you guys have a rental car? How did you get to Aldi‘s?
@yuka.m17 күн бұрын
We didn't have a rental car. We walked to Aldi. It's just a 7-minute walk.
@markfoster234021 күн бұрын
Wow Guys! Incredibly detailed tour of everything!! I love how you show the menus, the food & the notes you put on the screen for the amenity kits, mini bar, etc.
@yuka.m20 күн бұрын
Thank you so much for saying so!!!!😭😭😭 I'm so happy to hear that!!!!😊😊😊
Hi! Thanks for the content! I am planning to stay at Kruger Gate hotel on November for my honeymoon! Can you please explain how the safari tours work?
@yuka.m29 күн бұрын
Congratulations!! You will have fun. There are 3 types of safari tours you can choose. 1. Self drive We did self drive safari, basically. We rent a car at Skukuza Airport (You should book in advance) and drive to the hotel. If you arrive at the airport directly like me, you need to pay a park fee or show the wildcard if you have one on arrival. It's important to note that Kruger Gate Hotel isn't located inside Kruger National Park, so you need to buy an entrance ticket or show your wildcard with ID every time you enter Kruger. When we were there, we needed to park a car and go into the office to get real entrance tickets even though we had wildcards. It was a little inconvenient, and I hope Kruger Park made a digital entrance system so that you don't have to get out of the car. 2. Book a safari tour at the hotel You may receive an email regarding the safari tours they offer. Book with them. You can just show up at the hotel lobby area on time. Usually, you will have other passengers in the same vehicle. It's like a group safari tour. We did it a few times as it's convenient, and they offer a night safari. Self drive is prohibited at night, so it's a good option. 3. 3rd party safari You hire someone or a company to offer safaris at Kruger. They can pick you up at the hotel. I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you have another question. (It was almost 2 years ago, so my answer might be out of date, though.)
@andrade25928 күн бұрын
@@yuka.m thanks a lot for the response and the wishes! :) We are only staying for 3 nights (two full days when we will make the tours). Do you believe it is enough to see everything at the safaris?
@yuka.m28 күн бұрын
If you take a tour, I believe you would see major animals more than we, self-drive tourists without any idea where to go, do. Tour guides usually communicate with other guides about where they spot specific animals, or experienced guides know the territories of major animals, so you can count on guides/drivers. At least I know they will say it's not guaranteed to see the animals..., but there are lots of animals in Kruger. I wish I lived nearby...😭 Enjoy!!😆😆
@allihhussainmazari168r29 күн бұрын
But anyway great
@yuka.m29 күн бұрын
Thank you so much!!!! 😊😊😊
@allihhussainmazari168r29 күн бұрын
Halal food
@yuka.m29 күн бұрын
Please request them.
@allihhussainmazari168r29 күн бұрын
Will we get time to pray I mean muslim prayer
@yuka.m29 күн бұрын
Please ask the lodge.
@allihhussainmazari168r29 күн бұрын
After the bush breakfast what happens if you want to goto the lu
@yuka.m29 күн бұрын
Bush toilet....😅😅😅
@allihhussainmazari168r29 күн бұрын
I dont see airconditioning
@yuka.m29 күн бұрын
Right. There was no AC at the lodge.
@jeanineskitchen2607Ай бұрын
we are gold elite members so im interested in how many points per night it cost to stay in this one bedroom suite??? I think it beautiful and checks all my boxes
@yuka.mАй бұрын
Hi, thank you for watching my video. I booked the cheapest room with points, and I used the suite upgrade certificate. I think you can ask the hotel how many points you need. Sometimes they don't let you book for a suiteroom with points... 😒😒😒
@olive1246Ай бұрын
How was the air conditioning?
@yuka.mАй бұрын
Oh, air conditioning..? I didn't notice if it was good or bad, so I guess it was working....
@imarahmillati4785Ай бұрын
luxury hotel dan resort... ❤❤❤
@yuka.mАй бұрын
😆😆😊
@kwoksangfung5424Ай бұрын
This hotel has lounge?
@yuka.mАй бұрын
No club lounge 😭😭😭😭
@kiddieskorner3Ай бұрын
Hi if you don't mind saying who you booked the qalking with the lions with as well as cost?
@yuka.mАй бұрын
We booked the tour of Lion Walking at the hotel. There is a list of the tours. Check 7:44 We did the tour at Mukuni Big 5. www.mukunibig5.co.zm/
@kiddieskorner3Ай бұрын
I will check it out ,Thank you !😊
@Rockstopmotion2 ай бұрын
The other one like show me some love 😂
@AndyMatrix2 ай бұрын
$700 for 1 night and over 1950 room's . crazy
@abengert2 ай бұрын
I stayed here in march 2024 and the hotel is very nice. Great staff and a nice hotel. My only qualm with the hotel is you forget you're in Venice and feel like you're in America. Marriott is clean with their branding but I think offering some authenticity of your surroundings would go a long way.
@yuka.m2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching my video and the comment. 😊😊 Right. You forget you're in Venice. It's actually quiet.
@sirid29872 ай бұрын
Wow 😮 what an experience. Thanks for sharing.
@yuka.m2 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching and the comment. 😊😊😊
@barryhobsongps3 ай бұрын
very helpful
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
Glad to hear that😆😆😆 Thanks for watching!!😊😊
@williamhall88933 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for this video!!
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching my video!!! 😊😊😊
@darkpharaoh5423 ай бұрын
This is a great video. Thank you for sharing. Very informative.
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
Thank you for the nice comment!!! 😊😊😊
@jonchow783 ай бұрын
May I ask what equipment did you use to film this, it is awesome!!
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
I used gopro, a selfie stick, Sony RX100VII, and my cell phone. I'm not good at filming, but thank you for saying so.
@nursemarsha52193 ай бұрын
I hated to hear this sad review I will be staying there when I travel 😢😢😢
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and share your thoughts. Reviews are subjective, and experiences can vary. I hope you have a positive experience. Safe travels!
@airamsasuet3 ай бұрын
Oh no! I just saw your reviews and I just finished the reservation with them! Now what? I hope we don’t get disappointed! I’ll yiu guys know when we come back
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
Oh yes, let us know, please. I hope you have a great trip!!
@gavinmclean54723 ай бұрын
Great video👋Can you please tell me if it's just the 100-500mm lens that they lend you or are they're other lenses too, tripods or anything else? I want to take nice landscape photos, electric storms and so on. Plus I don't want all my wildlife pics to be close-ups. Thanks in advance
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for watching my video. 😊😊 Landacape photos and electric storms photos sound great! I wish I had such a skill. The website says: Canon Photo Studio State of the art Canon photography equipment including the mirrorless EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R3, and lenses RF 100-500mm and RF 24-70mm allowing you to experience and create your own visual masterpiece. We didn't get the tripods or anything else. Maybe it's because they knew we were beginners for photography?! I recommend you inquire them directly.
@gavinmclean54723 ай бұрын
@@yuka.m Thank you for the quick reply. I was contemplating bringing some of my own camera equipment (if they don't supply you with smaller lenses) but with the internal flight weight restrictions it might not be such a great idea. Nice to get some pics of the Masai Mara people and so on without having to stand a mile away from them lol
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
Oh, you must be a great photographer! Right, I don't like the restrictions of luggage. Please contact the lodge to ask if they supply some equipment. 😉😉
@paulietteburnett72703 ай бұрын
Princess Terrica I am
@A380_Flyer3 ай бұрын
Amazing video review of a great resort.
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for saying so!! 😊😊😊
@DanClem4 ай бұрын
Me and my wife will be going end of August. Could you link or tell me what your husband wore as I like his attire and want to get a few clothing items for our trip. Thanks and great video!!!
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the comment! 😆😆 He bought his clothes here. Tops: Outdoor Ventures Men's UPF 50+ UV Sun Protection SPF Hiking Shirt Long Sleeve Lightweight Quick Dry for Safari Travel Fishing a.co/d/2MJ3GFo The material of the long sleeve shirt is really good. Bottoms: vuoriclothing.com/products/meta-pant-driftwood?queryId=0162b24124e3781f1644272400fe1aa8&collection=pants vuoriclothing.com/products/ponto-performance-pant-driftwood-heather?queryId=10cd99d38ff03cde52fb980ac4f42db6&collection=pants Have a great trip!
@DanClem3 ай бұрын
@@yuka.m this is great thank you so much.
@yuka.m3 ай бұрын
😊😊
@juliosuarez65664 ай бұрын
you covered everything , very helpful
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying so!!!😭😭 Glad it was helpful!!😆😆😊
@u235u235u2354 ай бұрын
Ambassador Elite status gets you lots of perks at these places.
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Oh, Ambassador!!!😍😍 I wish I had the status!!😭😭😭
@GElley-jn9ic4 ай бұрын
Thanks for the review. This hotel has always been on my list to stay at while visiting. Do you prefer another Waikiki hotel?
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Thank you for the comment.🙂🙂🙂 I liked this hotel before, but our experience last time wasn't great, like they ruined my bag as you see in my video ( 9:17 ), and late check out wasn't honored😢, but it's still one of the best Marriott properties in Waikiki, I believe. I prefer Halekulani Hotel (if not Marriott), though it's way too expensive for me😭😭😭
@taivincent59974 ай бұрын
The best review I've ever seen on the internet regarding this great lodge. Thank you.
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying so!!!😊😊😊
@DaybreakDreamers4 ай бұрын
Did you take the yellow fever vaccine?
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
No, I did not take the yellow fever vaccine for this trip. However, I had previously taken the vaccine for my trip to Tanzania a long time ago. As a precaution, I brought my yellow card with me, but I did not need to show it upon arrival in Kenya. Basically, it seems that Kenya does not require the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming directly from the US. I have never been asked to show it.
@diegoramos274 ай бұрын
it does't have a rooftop?
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Sorry, I didn't go to the rooftop, so I don't know...
@supramuk4 ай бұрын
Thank you for your video review.. One of the most informative and effective reviews that I have come across.. Keep up the good work..!! We are traveling next week for our 5-night trip and your video really helped me get a great idea of what to expect at JW Masai Mara. I have a quick question about how you navigated the timings of bush drives with the rains/thunderstorms? I am checking the weather for next week and it looks like it is going to rain pretty much the entire time. Hopefully there will be some breaks in between when we can enjoy our bush breakfast/sundowners :)
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying so!!!😊😊😊 You are so kind!!! Oh no, it looks like it's going to rain for most of your stay. Don't worry though, JW can adjust the safari timing upon request. Typically, rain doesn't last all day, so you can plan your safaris during the sunny or cloudy periods. Check the hourly forecast for the next day and decide what time you want to leave. For the morning drive, it's best to decide the day before so that the bush meals can be prepared. As for the evening drive, you can decide on the time after the morning safari. If the weather forecast predicts rain after 5PM, I suggest leaving around 2PM and returning by 5PM. This will give the safari guides a 3-hour break to return the vehicles, clean up, and have lunch. If there are other passengers, the timing will depend on their activities, such as Spa or Nature Walk appointments. In such cases, the standard safari time of 4PM to 7PM will still apply, even in rainy conditions. Please note that heavy rain makes it difficult to see animals as the plastic covers of JW vehicles have become faded and unclear. They provide ponchos to keep you dry, though... Oh, I have a great suggestion!! I really enjoyed the Ol Kiombo area. It's much drier compared to the JW main safari area. Although it takes 75 minutes to get there, it's definitely worth it. We went there 3 or 4 times. Basically, you need to exit the Masai Mara National Reserve at Talek gate, drive through the local village, and then enter the reserve again through another gate, which is Mpuai gate. The safari guides are familiar with it, as it has shorter bushes due to the dryness, making it easier to spot animals. Have a great trip!! Please feel free to reach out here if you have any further questions. 🙂🙂🙂
@supramuk4 ай бұрын
@@yuka.m Thank you so much for the suggestion. I will ask our guides to take us to the Ol Kiombo area!!
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
👍👍👍
@texasdiscountland4 ай бұрын
Very well done Thank you.
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Thank you😊😊😊
@timothykinoti77684 ай бұрын
Hi is the $3200 for the whole trip from the airport or a day in the camp?
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Hi, the price of $3200 (someone commented so) is for one night at the camp, not for the whole trip from the airport. It's important to note that the prices can vary depending on the month or specific dates you choose. For accurate and up-to-date pricing information, I recommend visiting marriott.com.
@50shadesofwines4 ай бұрын
Hi, thanks for the great review. We are heading there at the end of August, how was the ride from Nairobi to Masai? We are told the road from airport to the park are all paved, is it a pretty smooth ride or was it bumpy?
@yuka.m4 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for the comment. The road is all paved, although there were certain sections that were quite winding through the mountains. It was actually a pretty smooth ride. Have a great trip! 😆😆😆
@user-mc2ww7vq1r5 ай бұрын
Love your Africa hotel videos! Will you consider share some tips of how to plan an Africa trip with us? Sush as safety, transportation, itinerary and so on. We travel and book hotels with points too, but a little worried of DIY Africa trip. 😅
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
Oh, thank you so much again for saying so!! 😭😭😭 So nice of you! 😊😊 Sure, I can share how to plan an African trip. Well, yes, planning a DIY Africa trip can be challenging. Typically, we prefer staying at a hotel near the main airport, like the Four Points for 1 or 2 nights before and after our safari lodge stays. This ensures we don't miss any important flights back home or to the next destination. It was exciting to see that Marriott has finally opened a safari lodge (excluding Protea by Marriott Lusaka Safari Lodge). with more to come in the future. Booking safari flights online is easier after the pandemic, so you can plan an Africa trip easier. Book the hotel using Bonvoy points and book the flights online, and tell the lodge about your flight information. Oh, by the way, I take all kinds of medicine. Pain relief, diarrhea, and malaria (JW said we didn't have to worry about malaria, but I took some anyway), etc... Also, Kenya won't accept the arrival visa anymore, so be careful. We got an E-visa, but we noticed there was a new visa(?) system, ETA, to enter Kenya starting January 2024, so it was confusing. And usually African people prefer newer bills as cash tips, like issued after 2017? But JW was OK with older bills. I hope you make a great trip plan for you and your family.. Let me know if you have any other questions.😉😉 Thanks again for watching my video.🥰🥰
@user-mc2ww7vq1r5 ай бұрын
@@yuka.m Thank you for those useful info.
@thungngo91485 ай бұрын
Thank you for the great video. The coupon is for 1 person or 4 / per room , may i ask. Thanks 🙏
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
Hi, thank you for asking. The coupon is per room per night. I stayed there for 5 nights, and I got 5 coupons. You could get 4 coupons at once if you stay there for 4 nights. Let me know if I didn't answer your question well. Have a great trip! 😊😊
@thungngo91485 ай бұрын
@@yuka.m i’ll stay there for 1 night. i mean my family have 4 people, does 1 coupon get us all 4 to go on the Bus for city tour. Thanks for fast response
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
Oh, you will stay for one night... you would get only one coupon then...🥴🥴 Per coupon is for one person. You can buy 3 more tickets at the same counter, though..
@user-mc2ww7vq1r5 ай бұрын
Great video and review! Thank you. It’s very detailed. Planning a trip with family of 4.
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
Thank you for saying so!!😊😊😊 Have a great trip!! Thanks again for watching my video! 😆😆
@moa82475 ай бұрын
I am going next week. Anything you recommend? Also how many days did you stay?
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
We stayed there for 9 nights. Recommendation... 1. Bring a warm jacket definitely for cold morning and night 2. Bring some SD cards for 4K/UHD 3. If you watch this video till last, you would understand that I deeply remorse my failure to request the safari guide to lower both her voice and the radio volume. My hesitation at that moment was unfortunate, but I strongly advise you to clearly communicate your preferences to them, ensuring that they understand what you do not desire.
@moa82475 ай бұрын
@@yuka.m Thank you such thoughtful and nice advice!
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
😊😊
@evans52325 ай бұрын
thats a very well Illustrated video i enjoyed it
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for saying so!! 😊😊😊
@jimcollo26105 ай бұрын
$3200 a night and no AC in the room??No way in hell that's possible
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
Right
@BeauJackie5 ай бұрын
❤omg
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
Thank you😊😊
@rodval995 ай бұрын
Nice... Stayed there some years back ❤ Love from 🇵🇹
@yuka.m5 ай бұрын
Thank you!!!😊😊😊
@stuartallen83106 ай бұрын
Good
@yuka.m6 ай бұрын
Thanks😆
@hasancanbaz55256 ай бұрын
Best video about hotel and near by attractions
@yuka.m6 ай бұрын
Thank you so much for saying so!!! 😭😭😭 So nice of you!!!😊😊
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I am a Bonvoy Member. We always get the top floor and executive access. These hotels are great. My wife and I travel all over japan, and East Asia every six weeks for 4-7 days usually.
Wow! Lucky you!! As Japanese, thank you so much for traveling all over Japan. 😊😊😊
Did you guys have a rental car? How did you get to Aldi‘s?
We didn't have a rental car. We walked to Aldi. It's just a 7-minute walk.
Wow Guys! Incredibly detailed tour of everything!! I love how you show the menus, the food & the notes you put on the screen for the amenity kits, mini bar, etc.
Thank you so much for saying so!!!!😭😭😭 I'm so happy to hear that!!!!😊😊😊
round trip charges from Nairobi to JW Masai Mara?
Yes, unfortunately, it's charged. Please refer 2:20.
Hi! Thanks for the content! I am planning to stay at Kruger Gate hotel on November for my honeymoon! Can you please explain how the safari tours work?
Congratulations!! You will have fun. There are 3 types of safari tours you can choose. 1. Self drive We did self drive safari, basically. We rent a car at Skukuza Airport (You should book in advance) and drive to the hotel. If you arrive at the airport directly like me, you need to pay a park fee or show the wildcard if you have one on arrival. It's important to note that Kruger Gate Hotel isn't located inside Kruger National Park, so you need to buy an entrance ticket or show your wildcard with ID every time you enter Kruger. When we were there, we needed to park a car and go into the office to get real entrance tickets even though we had wildcards. It was a little inconvenient, and I hope Kruger Park made a digital entrance system so that you don't have to get out of the car. 2. Book a safari tour at the hotel You may receive an email regarding the safari tours they offer. Book with them. You can just show up at the hotel lobby area on time. Usually, you will have other passengers in the same vehicle. It's like a group safari tour. We did it a few times as it's convenient, and they offer a night safari. Self drive is prohibited at night, so it's a good option. 3. 3rd party safari You hire someone or a company to offer safaris at Kruger. They can pick you up at the hotel. I hope I have answered your question. Let me know if you have another question. (It was almost 2 years ago, so my answer might be out of date, though.)
@@yuka.m thanks a lot for the response and the wishes! :) We are only staying for 3 nights (two full days when we will make the tours). Do you believe it is enough to see everything at the safaris?
If you take a tour, I believe you would see major animals more than we, self-drive tourists without any idea where to go, do. Tour guides usually communicate with other guides about where they spot specific animals, or experienced guides know the territories of major animals, so you can count on guides/drivers. At least I know they will say it's not guaranteed to see the animals..., but there are lots of animals in Kruger. I wish I lived nearby...😭 Enjoy!!😆😆
But anyway great
Thank you so much!!!! 😊😊😊
Halal food
Please request them.
Will we get time to pray I mean muslim prayer
Please ask the lodge.
After the bush breakfast what happens if you want to goto the lu
Bush toilet....😅😅😅
I dont see airconditioning
Right. There was no AC at the lodge.
we are gold elite members so im interested in how many points per night it cost to stay in this one bedroom suite??? I think it beautiful and checks all my boxes
Hi, thank you for watching my video. I booked the cheapest room with points, and I used the suite upgrade certificate. I think you can ask the hotel how many points you need. Sometimes they don't let you book for a suiteroom with points... 😒😒😒
How was the air conditioning?
Oh, air conditioning..? I didn't notice if it was good or bad, so I guess it was working....
luxury hotel dan resort... ❤❤❤
😆😆😊
This hotel has lounge?
No club lounge 😭😭😭😭
Hi if you don't mind saying who you booked the qalking with the lions with as well as cost?
We booked the tour of Lion Walking at the hotel. There is a list of the tours. Check 7:44 We did the tour at Mukuni Big 5. www.mukunibig5.co.zm/
I will check it out ,Thank you !😊
The other one like show me some love 😂
$700 for 1 night and over 1950 room's . crazy
I stayed here in march 2024 and the hotel is very nice. Great staff and a nice hotel. My only qualm with the hotel is you forget you're in Venice and feel like you're in America. Marriott is clean with their branding but I think offering some authenticity of your surroundings would go a long way.
Thank you for watching my video and the comment. 😊😊 Right. You forget you're in Venice. It's actually quiet.
Wow 😮 what an experience. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you for watching and the comment. 😊😊😊
very helpful
Glad to hear that😆😆😆 Thanks for watching!!😊😊
Thank you so much for this video!!
You are so welcome! Thank you for watching my video!!! 😊😊😊
This is a great video. Thank you for sharing. Very informative.
Thank you for the nice comment!!! 😊😊😊
May I ask what equipment did you use to film this, it is awesome!!
I used gopro, a selfie stick, Sony RX100VII, and my cell phone. I'm not good at filming, but thank you for saying so.
I hated to hear this sad review I will be staying there when I travel 😢😢😢
Thank you for taking the time to watch my video and share your thoughts. Reviews are subjective, and experiences can vary. I hope you have a positive experience. Safe travels!
Oh no! I just saw your reviews and I just finished the reservation with them! Now what? I hope we don’t get disappointed! I’ll yiu guys know when we come back
Oh yes, let us know, please. I hope you have a great trip!!
Great video👋Can you please tell me if it's just the 100-500mm lens that they lend you or are they're other lenses too, tripods or anything else? I want to take nice landscape photos, electric storms and so on. Plus I don't want all my wildlife pics to be close-ups. Thanks in advance
Hi, thank you for watching my video. 😊😊 Landacape photos and electric storms photos sound great! I wish I had such a skill. The website says: Canon Photo Studio State of the art Canon photography equipment including the mirrorless EOS R6 Mark II and EOS R3, and lenses RF 100-500mm and RF 24-70mm allowing you to experience and create your own visual masterpiece. We didn't get the tripods or anything else. Maybe it's because they knew we were beginners for photography?! I recommend you inquire them directly.
@@yuka.m Thank you for the quick reply. I was contemplating bringing some of my own camera equipment (if they don't supply you with smaller lenses) but with the internal flight weight restrictions it might not be such a great idea. Nice to get some pics of the Masai Mara people and so on without having to stand a mile away from them lol
Oh, you must be a great photographer! Right, I don't like the restrictions of luggage. Please contact the lodge to ask if they supply some equipment. 😉😉
Princess Terrica I am
Amazing video review of a great resort.
Thank you so much for saying so!! 😊😊😊
Me and my wife will be going end of August. Could you link or tell me what your husband wore as I like his attire and want to get a few clothing items for our trip. Thanks and great video!!!
Hi, thank you for the comment! 😆😆 He bought his clothes here. Tops: Outdoor Ventures Men's UPF 50+ UV Sun Protection SPF Hiking Shirt Long Sleeve Lightweight Quick Dry for Safari Travel Fishing a.co/d/2MJ3GFo The material of the long sleeve shirt is really good. Bottoms: vuoriclothing.com/products/meta-pant-driftwood?queryId=0162b24124e3781f1644272400fe1aa8&collection=pants vuoriclothing.com/products/ponto-performance-pant-driftwood-heather?queryId=10cd99d38ff03cde52fb980ac4f42db6&collection=pants Have a great trip!
@@yuka.m this is great thank you so much.
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you covered everything , very helpful
Thank you for saying so!!!😭😭 Glad it was helpful!!😆😆😊
Ambassador Elite status gets you lots of perks at these places.
Oh, Ambassador!!!😍😍 I wish I had the status!!😭😭😭
Thanks for the review. This hotel has always been on my list to stay at while visiting. Do you prefer another Waikiki hotel?
Thank you for the comment.🙂🙂🙂 I liked this hotel before, but our experience last time wasn't great, like they ruined my bag as you see in my video ( 9:17 ), and late check out wasn't honored😢, but it's still one of the best Marriott properties in Waikiki, I believe. I prefer Halekulani Hotel (if not Marriott), though it's way too expensive for me😭😭😭
The best review I've ever seen on the internet regarding this great lodge. Thank you.
Thank you for saying so!!!😊😊😊
Did you take the yellow fever vaccine?
No, I did not take the yellow fever vaccine for this trip. However, I had previously taken the vaccine for my trip to Tanzania a long time ago. As a precaution, I brought my yellow card with me, but I did not need to show it upon arrival in Kenya. Basically, it seems that Kenya does not require the yellow fever vaccination if you are coming directly from the US. I have never been asked to show it.
it does't have a rooftop?
Sorry, I didn't go to the rooftop, so I don't know...
Thank you for your video review.. One of the most informative and effective reviews that I have come across.. Keep up the good work..!! We are traveling next week for our 5-night trip and your video really helped me get a great idea of what to expect at JW Masai Mara. I have a quick question about how you navigated the timings of bush drives with the rains/thunderstorms? I am checking the weather for next week and it looks like it is going to rain pretty much the entire time. Hopefully there will be some breaks in between when we can enjoy our bush breakfast/sundowners :)
Thank you for saying so!!!😊😊😊 You are so kind!!! Oh no, it looks like it's going to rain for most of your stay. Don't worry though, JW can adjust the safari timing upon request. Typically, rain doesn't last all day, so you can plan your safaris during the sunny or cloudy periods. Check the hourly forecast for the next day and decide what time you want to leave. For the morning drive, it's best to decide the day before so that the bush meals can be prepared. As for the evening drive, you can decide on the time after the morning safari. If the weather forecast predicts rain after 5PM, I suggest leaving around 2PM and returning by 5PM. This will give the safari guides a 3-hour break to return the vehicles, clean up, and have lunch. If there are other passengers, the timing will depend on their activities, such as Spa or Nature Walk appointments. In such cases, the standard safari time of 4PM to 7PM will still apply, even in rainy conditions. Please note that heavy rain makes it difficult to see animals as the plastic covers of JW vehicles have become faded and unclear. They provide ponchos to keep you dry, though... Oh, I have a great suggestion!! I really enjoyed the Ol Kiombo area. It's much drier compared to the JW main safari area. Although it takes 75 minutes to get there, it's definitely worth it. We went there 3 or 4 times. Basically, you need to exit the Masai Mara National Reserve at Talek gate, drive through the local village, and then enter the reserve again through another gate, which is Mpuai gate. The safari guides are familiar with it, as it has shorter bushes due to the dryness, making it easier to spot animals. Have a great trip!! Please feel free to reach out here if you have any further questions. 🙂🙂🙂
@@yuka.m Thank you so much for the suggestion. I will ask our guides to take us to the Ol Kiombo area!!
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Very well done Thank you.
Thank you😊😊😊
Hi is the $3200 for the whole trip from the airport or a day in the camp?
Hi, the price of $3200 (someone commented so) is for one night at the camp, not for the whole trip from the airport. It's important to note that the prices can vary depending on the month or specific dates you choose. For accurate and up-to-date pricing information, I recommend visiting marriott.com.
Hi, thanks for the great review. We are heading there at the end of August, how was the ride from Nairobi to Masai? We are told the road from airport to the park are all paved, is it a pretty smooth ride or was it bumpy?
Hi, thank you for the comment. The road is all paved, although there were certain sections that were quite winding through the mountains. It was actually a pretty smooth ride. Have a great trip! 😆😆😆
Love your Africa hotel videos! Will you consider share some tips of how to plan an Africa trip with us? Sush as safety, transportation, itinerary and so on. We travel and book hotels with points too, but a little worried of DIY Africa trip. 😅
Oh, thank you so much again for saying so!! 😭😭😭 So nice of you! 😊😊 Sure, I can share how to plan an African trip. Well, yes, planning a DIY Africa trip can be challenging. Typically, we prefer staying at a hotel near the main airport, like the Four Points for 1 or 2 nights before and after our safari lodge stays. This ensures we don't miss any important flights back home or to the next destination. It was exciting to see that Marriott has finally opened a safari lodge (excluding Protea by Marriott Lusaka Safari Lodge). with more to come in the future. Booking safari flights online is easier after the pandemic, so you can plan an Africa trip easier. Book the hotel using Bonvoy points and book the flights online, and tell the lodge about your flight information. Oh, by the way, I take all kinds of medicine. Pain relief, diarrhea, and malaria (JW said we didn't have to worry about malaria, but I took some anyway), etc... Also, Kenya won't accept the arrival visa anymore, so be careful. We got an E-visa, but we noticed there was a new visa(?) system, ETA, to enter Kenya starting January 2024, so it was confusing. And usually African people prefer newer bills as cash tips, like issued after 2017? But JW was OK with older bills. I hope you make a great trip plan for you and your family.. Let me know if you have any other questions.😉😉 Thanks again for watching my video.🥰🥰
@@yuka.m Thank you for those useful info.
Thank you for the great video. The coupon is for 1 person or 4 / per room , may i ask. Thanks 🙏
Hi, thank you for asking. The coupon is per room per night. I stayed there for 5 nights, and I got 5 coupons. You could get 4 coupons at once if you stay there for 4 nights. Let me know if I didn't answer your question well. Have a great trip! 😊😊
@@yuka.m i’ll stay there for 1 night. i mean my family have 4 people, does 1 coupon get us all 4 to go on the Bus for city tour. Thanks for fast response
Oh, you will stay for one night... you would get only one coupon then...🥴🥴 Per coupon is for one person. You can buy 3 more tickets at the same counter, though..
Great video and review! Thank you. It’s very detailed. Planning a trip with family of 4.
Thank you for saying so!!😊😊😊 Have a great trip!! Thanks again for watching my video! 😆😆
I am going next week. Anything you recommend? Also how many days did you stay?
We stayed there for 9 nights. Recommendation... 1. Bring a warm jacket definitely for cold morning and night 2. Bring some SD cards for 4K/UHD 3. If you watch this video till last, you would understand that I deeply remorse my failure to request the safari guide to lower both her voice and the radio volume. My hesitation at that moment was unfortunate, but I strongly advise you to clearly communicate your preferences to them, ensuring that they understand what you do not desire.
@@yuka.m Thank you such thoughtful and nice advice!
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thats a very well Illustrated video i enjoyed it
Thank you so much for saying so!! 😊😊😊
$3200 a night and no AC in the room??No way in hell that's possible
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Nice... Stayed there some years back ❤ Love from 🇵🇹
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Best video about hotel and near by attractions
Thank you so much for saying so!!! 😭😭😭 So nice of you!!!😊😊
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That's awesome.
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