jeep safari

by **taraken** » 01 Jul 2009 09:37

Hi, We're off to Icmeler in August and being newbies wondered if you could tell me if all of the jeep safaris have the water fights,we have 2 children 9 and 14 and i think they would both love this.
Thanks

Up bright earlier, weapons loaded and checked, extra ammunition organised in the shape of 2 five litre water containers, water bombs removed from the fridge where they had been chilling nicely over night, contents of ruck sack placed in a black bin bag to keep them dry, old cloths worn as we know we are going to get dirty and it was time to go.

There were only three jeeps in our safari ours with 7 people, another with 6 including two lovely ladies and their two daughters, these four people actually made our day as they were really into the spirit of the adventure, the third jeep had another 6 people and they were 50/50 into the spirit of things.

Once we had all met up it was off into the mountains, as the jeep climbs the steep road navigating the hairpins the views of Icmeler are stunning, the temperature also drops with the motion of the wind and the higher altitude, the jeeps continually change places so you can fire at each other as you overtake. We came to the first stop which was a place where they make honey, we all had a taste while we purchased drinks, prices were good, and we purchased some orange honey for the father-in-law as we do every year.

Back into the jeeps and it was off to the waterfall, driving through the countryside the views are stunning, we also saw some hawks flying above us, didn’t know whether they were eagles as too high. The waterfall was quite busy being a Sunday, quite a few locals were there on their weekend off. We had a swim in the mountain water, it was a cold but very refreshing, in total we were there about 45 minutes and it was back in the jeep, weapons reloaded ready for battle.

Most safari’s stop at the carpet factory which is a very interesting as you are shown how carpets are made by hand, on this trip we drove past them which was fine by us as we had been there on four previous occasions, but if you do stop it is recommended.

Lunch time was fast approaching and we arrived at our restaurant by the beach, the choice was either, chicken, meatballs, omelette or fish, this was included in the price of the trip, as normal drinks were extra As we left the restaurant a very nice young lady decided to cool us all down from a hose pipe as we drove by, and to think we had only just got dry.

Next stop was the beach where we had an hour, the sun beds and parasols were free, there was a bar to buy drinks but we didn’t bother but went for a swim instead.

Following the beach we drove through more countryside until we came to the river where the blue fish can be found, I’ve seen them three times before so would normally let others go to the front but as we were only a small group there was still plenty of room for us all to see them, it took a few minutes for them to be tempted out from under the bushes with bread by the drivers, but eventually everyone had a good look at this beautiful local phenomena.

Back to the jeep and it was a drive through the river and off to the next stop for drinks, local pide was being cooked in a charcoal oven which you could purchase and we had a chance to dry off from the water battles.

Following this stop it was off to do some off road and then the drive back to Icmeler, We arrived back at about 4.30pm, it would have been 30 minutes later if we had stopped at the carpet factory. It was a great day out and we will be doing it again next year as we do every year.

Back at the apartments it was a quick shower at the poolside shower to rinse off the dust then a dip in the pool.

Dave

by **LynnJenny** » 01 Jul 2009 21:46

we went on one in june best day out got soaking wet so funny never had so much water pored over me going again in september

by **David.Lawson** » 02 Jul 2009 10:38

my daughter is just back we go out in august she told me they have stopped the water pistols only bottles now due 2 an accident anyone know more cheers davey

We went on one - I put a post here somewhere - and it in my opinion went too far. People filling bottles with mucky ditch water, awful lukewarm and very expensive place they stopped for lunch, and it got very boring towards the end of the day with yet more idiots just constantly emptying 5 litre barrels of mucky water over everyone - there was also a near fight a few times, not least when the organisers treated some women roughly against their will and despite their pleading to be left alone.

This though I stress was not an ICR organised one - didn't know to try there as it was our first time, and it was booked through someone selling on the front at Marmaris.

After reading other reviews, I'd definately try another one - but NOT with that same organiser.

by **lozzyloo** » 03 Jul 2009 13:38

hi Donna i hope you can sort one out for the middle of October, really fancy it but you have to be choosy who you book with

by **juejue** » 03 Jul 2009 15:25

We have done 4 years in Icmeler and we have done 4 Jeep Safaris. What a fantastic day. Must say on the one we went on a couple of years ago the men were a pain with the girls and one of the 18 year old drivers was making a pass at my daughter, she was 13 at the time so I took him to one side and explained that in England we did not appreciate older boys of his age making comments and basically trying to chat up a young girl of that age. He was cool about it and ended up with a Russian girl by the end of the day. But apart from that it has always been a great day out. Take an old pair of shorts and an old top because you will get wet and dirty. ENJOY

by **reesy1959** » 03 Jul 2009 15:29

lozzyloo wrote:hi Donna i hope you can sort one out for the middle of October, really fancy it but you have to be choosy who you book with

I am up for one after Oct 8th too.

by **lozzyloo** » 04 Jul 2009 17:24

yes we arrive on the 8th too and would be great to have jeep safari a week later maybe??? me thinks ICR one would be simply the best please please :lol:

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