DEA 198: 04 Days 03 Nights Birding Trip around Nairobi
DEA 199: 05 Days 04 Nights Bird Watching Safari - Nairobi - Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru - Maasai Mara
DEA 200: 09 Days 08 Nights Kenya Sunbird Birding Special - Safari Nairobi - Lake Elementaita - Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara
DEA 201: 10 Days 09 Nights Kenya Birding Safari
DEA 202: 11 Days 10 Nights Kenya Birdlife Delight Adventure Safari
DEA 203: 14 Days 13 Nights Kenya Ornithologist's Delight Safari - Birding in Central Kenya
DEA 204: 17 Days 16 Nights Kenya Avian Discovery Trail
DEA 205: 29 Days The Best of Kenya Spots Wilderness Birding Tour
DEA 199: 05 DAYS BIRD WATCHING SAFARI NAIROBI - LAKE NAIVASHA - LAKE NAKURU - MASAI MARA
Day 01: Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast we depart from our Nairobi hotel for a scenic drive through the Great North road to Lake Naivasha. Stop en-route at the view points of the Great Rift Valley for stunning views arriving Lake Naivasha by mid-morning for bird walk before time for lunch at Lake Naivasha Lodge. Lake Naivasha being close to Lake Nakuru and 65 miles from Nairobi, is freshwater Lake. It was declared a bird sanctuary in 1967 and also supports pastoral industries of wine and flowers. During our full day field trip to Lake Naivasha, we study the birds of the region such as herons, fish eagles, ospreys, black crakes, and lily-trotters. Dominated by the shadow of Mt. Longonot, few lakes in the world have a more commanding or spectacular setting than Naivasha. We also have an excursion to the Elsa mere Center. Activities include reliving the experience of Joy Adamson and Elsa while viewing "Born Free." Lake Naivasha being on the Rift floor is home to an incredible variety of species. Over 450 species have been recorded here. Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Lodge.
Day 02: Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
This morning we leave Naivasha and head for Lake Nakuru Park, regarded by avid birders' as the greatest World ornithological spectacle on the Earth. The park is famous for its millions of pink flamingoes lining on the lake shore, arriving by mid morning at Lake Nakuru for a game drive en route before checking-in at Lake Nakuru Lodge for Lunch. Afternoon game drive followed by a walk along the shores which will also allow us to see the many wild animals in the park and especially the park is the Sanctuary to the Black Rhino, White Rhino and the Rothschild Giraffe. Here we'll have the chance to look out at some of the common species like the Lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans plus other intra- African Migrants. Dinner and Overnight stay today will be at Luxurious Flamingo Hill Camp.
Day 03: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Soon after breakfast, drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley the longest rift in the crust of the Earth to Masai Mara Game Reserve the unspoiled Savannah. Masai Mara is actually the northern portion of the Great Plains ecosystem in the neighboring Tanzania called Serengeti. It is a home to the "big five" lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard and elephant as well cheetah, zebra, giraffe and vast herds of plain antelope and numerous and other wildlife. Our accommodation for the nights will be at one of the excellent lodge Mara Sopa Lodge. Sopa is a Masai word meaning welcome and indeed this is a tradition which has be well adopted by the lodge to all guest. Set in the Oloolaimutia valley the lodge blends in the perfectly with its surrounding hillside landscape. After lunch and some time to relax and perhaps take a dip in the pool, you will depart with your driver guide for an afternoon game drive in search of the big five. As sun starts to edge dip into the horizon, it will be perfect time to photograph the beautiful Mara rolling plains. Don't forget this is the right time to spot the shy leopard. Dinner & overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge (BLD).
Day 04: Masai Mara
A full day in the Mara, the extensive grasslands are a strong hold to the threatened, migratory Corncrake and the near threatened Jackson's widow bird. The bush and woodlands around the reserve also hold some unique bird species, more than 450 bird species have been recorded in the Mara, including 12 species of cisticola and birds of prey. Large numbers of palaerctic migrants winter in the area including Caspian plovers and white storks. Other local and unusual birds in the Mara include Rock Cisticola, Rufous Bellied Heron, Denham's Bustard, Black Coucal, Red Tailed chat, Pale Wren Warbler, Tabora Cisticola, Yellow Bellied Hyliota, Green-capped Eremomela and Magpie Shrike. All meals, dinner and overnight stay will be at Sarova Mara Camp.
Day 05: Masai Mara - Nairobi – Fly
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at Toona Tree Restaurant where you can enjoy some good Italian food, Check-in to day room at Nairobi hotel. Farewell Dinner Later early in the evening, will be hosted by our company at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant considered "Africa's greatest eating experience" (if you love barbecue it doesn't get better than this), and home to the "Simba Saloon" one of the cities most popular night clubs. Thereafter you will be transferred to the airport in time for your International departure flight.
The above Safari will cost USD 1,550.00 Per Person Sharing
Price: Includes
* Transport with exclusive use of the equipped safari vehicle as from 1st day to the 05th day.
* Pick up and drop off on arrival and departure.
* Accommodation as per the itinerary with all the meals except for dinner in Nairobi
* Experienced Birder / Bird Guide equiped with binoculars, telescope and sound recording gear.
* Parks, reserve and conservation areas entry fee
* Evacuation insurance
* Drinking water available from van’s cool box
* Checklist of the birds of Kenya and other pre tour information
* Boat Rides in Lake Naivasha and Baringo
Exclusive of :
* Medical and travel insurance
* Any extra meals
* Beverages both soft and hard drinks
* Boat ride
* Items of personal nature such as telephone, laundry, gift among others
* Visa,Airport Tax
