9 DAY BIRD WATCHING SAFARI

9 DAY BIRD WATCHING SAFARI

Visit the world famous Bird Sanctuaries of the Great Rift Valley Lake Bogoria, Lake Naivasha and Nakuru, then South over the Mau Escarpment to Kenya’s greatest concentration of game – Masai Mara home to the Big 5 as well as the annual wildebeest migration in July-October).

1.NAIROBI-LAKE BOGORIA NATIONAL RESERVE

Depart Nairobi in the early morning stopping enroute to view the spectacular Great Rift Valley from the escarpment looking out for Mt Suswa and Longonot in the far distance. We arrive in time for lunch at the resort followed by a relaxation by the pool.

This small saline Lake Bogoria is home to various birds and depending on the time of year numerous Lesser and Greater Flamingos; a wonderful sight of pink which you can enjoy walking along the shores.

Return for Dinner and overnight at the Lake Bogoria Spa Resort.

2. EXPLORE LAKE BOGORIA NATIONAL RESERVE

Full day exploring lake Bogoria, well known by many avid Ornithologist as mecca for Birds, with 500 species of birds having been recorded. Explore this area with field Birding around Lake Baringo, and its environs, the Cliffs and the bushes. There are possibilities to see rare species like, Cape Eagle Owl, White-faced Scops Owl, Jackson’s Hornbill, Hemprich’s Hornbill, Brown-Tailed Rock Chat, Nothern Red Bishop, Northern Masked Weaver and White Billed Buffalo Weaver, Olivaceous Warbler, Northern brownbul, Jackson’s golden backed weaver, Little weaver, Brown Tailed Rock Chat, Goliath heron, Northern Shoveller, Verreauxs eagle owl, Bristle crowned starling, Senegal Thicknee, Pygmy falcon, Blue cheecked bee-eater.

 Dinner and Overnight will be at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort.

3.LAKE BOGORIA – LAKE BARINGO NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, we shall depart for Lake Baringo National Park. The park is a great birding destination. It is an area that has a great chance of seeing different Owl species on the cliffs that is: Northern White-faced Scops Owl, Greyish Eagle-Owl, African Scops Owl, Pearl-spotted Owlet, African Scops Owl. We shall check in the lodge have lunch and later relax.

Later, we will spend the whole afternoon birding the trachyte cliffs of Lake Baringo. We can do a drive / walk/ boat ride at an Extra cost along the Lake. We expect to see flamingos, other water birds include African Great White Pelican, cormorants, egrets, herons, ibises, ducks, African Spoonbill, the regal African Fish Eagle Pied Kingfisher plus many others. Some of the target species for this area include Hemprich’s Hornbill, Jackson Hornbill, Bristle-crowned Starling, Brown-tailed Rock Chat, Fox Kestrel, Somali Fiscal, Mouse-coloured Penduline-tit, Somali Tit, Fan-tailed Raven, Brown Babbler, Parrot-billed Sparrow, and White-billed Buffalo Weaver. Little Weaver, Northern Masked Weaver, Northern Red Bishop, Crimson-rumped Waxbill, Black-cheeked Waxbill, Cut-throat Finch, Heuglin’s Courser, Slender-tailed Nightjar, Star-spotted Nightjar and Verreaux’s Eagle.

Dinner and Overnight will be at Tumbili Cliff lodge.

4.LAKE BARINGO – LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

After breakfast, depart for Nakuru National Park which covers 180 sq. km. Lake Nakuru National Park is a great birding destination with more than 400 species recorded. The soda lake is a birding hot spot and supports a lot of birdlife, including flamingos and pelicans at the western end of the lake. Nakuru is also one of the best places in Kenya to see the striking long-tailed widowbird. There is a good variety of raptors including Verreaux’s and long-crested eagle. Arrive in time for lunch and in the evening we shall embark on a drive in search of birds in the park.

Dinner and overnight at Nakuru Sopa lodge.

5.LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Early morning game drive of Lake Nakuru. You can never have enough of this beautiful area. Bird watching in Lake Nakuru is good year-round, although the best time for birders is from November to March. At this time, you’ll enjoy the best weather and the presence of migratory birds from Europe and North Africa (in the park November through April). This is also the breeding season and many birds are in full plumage. In addition to the migratory species, many interesting birds are here throughout the year. There is also a part of the movie “Out of Africa” shot here due to its panoramic views.

Breakfast. Leisure

We shall set off for an evening drive in the park in search of the birds. The park is a beautiful jewel on the floor of the Great Rift Valley, and a home to both the greater and lesser flamingoes for which it is world famous for.

Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa lodge

6.LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK-MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Early breakfast and depart and we proceed to towards Narok town. We make a stop for lunch en route and arrive Masai Mara in the late afternoon. We arrive at the camp and relax by the pool. Birdwatching in the Masai Mara is another magnificent area, with almost 500 bird species and a daunting 47 species of birds of prey, the Masai Mara’s treetops, bushes and skies are a feast for birdwatcher’s eyes. Size wise these savannah birds range from freakishly large, such as the world’s largest bird the ostrich, to teeny tiny sunbirds – hard to spot with the naked eye.

Later you may enjoy a guided nature or bird walk in the vicinity of the camp grounds.

Dinner and overnight at Mara Sopa lodge.

7.FULL DAY IN MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Wake early in the morning and leave the camp for bird study until noon when we shall return to the camp for lunch and relaxation. The second drive will be done in the evening. Masai Mara drives are rewarding all year round. It is common to see a lot of different bird species in the area especially the morning hours when they are all active and in the evening hours when the sun is almost setting. There are various optional activities offered outside of game drives for an extra cost. For example; balloon trips which are an entirely outstanding way of seeing the savannah plains and the bird life after which you come back down for a beautiful breakfast. A cultural village visit is also recommended.

Dinner and overnight at the lodge.

8.MAASAI MARA RESERVE – LAKE NAIVASHA

Early breakfast before departing. We will depart for Lake Naivasha after checking out. Lake Naivasha is the only fresh water lake without a physical outlet in Kenya. It’s freshness is maintained by a combination of underground out flow and sedimentation of salts. The lake supports a diverse water-bird community, with more than 80 species recorded regularly. It is a significant site for Red knobbed coots, African spoonbill, African jacana and little grebes depending on water levels.

Dinner and overnight stay at Naivasha Sopa lodge.

9. RETURN TO NAIROBI

After breakfast, you will check out and you will return to Nairobi in time for your onward flight.

INCLUDES;

Accommodations

Fullboard meals

Return transport

Park Entrance fees

Professional tour driver

Drinking water

EXCLUDES;

International Flights

Tips

Personal items