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Nairobi -
Sweet Waters -
Samburu -
Lake Nakuru -
Lake Bogoria - Lake Baringo -
Saiwa Swamp
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Kakamega Forest -
Lake Victoria -
Lake Naivasha -
Hell's Gate -
Masai Mara
- Amboseli
Day 1
Nairobi
You will be met at
the airport by our representative and will be transferred to your
Nairobi hotel. An optional orientation of Nairobi City will follow
which will include visiting the ornithological sections of the
National Museums of Kenya .You will then be transferred back to your
hotel to relax or any other excursions within Nairobi.
Day 2
Nairobi – Sweet Waters
Your
safari in Kenya
starts: Depart to the
exquisite Sweet Waters Tented Camp, in the heart of Ol Pejeta Ranch
and Rhino Sanctuary. Despite being a rhino haven, the ranch supports
lots of wild birds including Stout Cisticolas, Cape Robin chat,
Augur Buzzard, African Harrier Hawk, to name just a few. You will
also simply not miss the large mammals within your vicinity. The day
will be spent watching, searching and listening to the different
songs and comparing notes of the day's findings.
Day 3
Sweet Waters - Samburu
You depart for Samburu
National Park after an early breakfast driving through plantations
of fields of Timau, crossing the thorny landscape of Samburu
country. Pay attention to the presence of unique species such as
Buff Crested bustard, Kori Bustard, Golden palm Weaver, Golden
Breasted Starling, among tens of other species. Other species that
you will have the opportunity to watch include the Grevy's Zebra,
the long-necked Gerenuk, herds of elephants among the wildlife that
share this semi-arid habitat. Dinner and overnight at
a lodge or
permanent tented camp.
Day 4
Samburu
The whole day will be
spent in Samburu starting with an early morning drive followed by
your breakfast. After lunch you continue to fill your list. Dinner
and overnight at
a lodge or permanent tented
camp.
Day 5
Samburu – Nakuru
You will be served an
early breakfast, and then drive south crossing the foothills of
Mount Kenya followed by a short stop at Nyahururu Falls. The
destination is Lake Nakuru, one of the Parks gazetted for the
protection of birdlife. The spectacle of Lake Nakuru is one destined
to sweep you of your feet. Over 450 species of birds have been
recorded .As you watch and search for more species and compare
notes, other wildlife that share with the birds this spectacular
Park will add to your list. Dinner and overnight in a Lake
Lodge.
Day 6
Nakuru
The endless fun of
counting the species found will continue in Lake Nakuru ending with
dinner and overnight in a Lake Lodge.
Day 7
Lake Nakuru – Lake Bogoria
Today after breakfast
you will proceed to the Jewel of the Great Rift Valley. Lake Bogoria,
also known for the hot sulphur water gushing out of the grounds,
is the exact definition of nature's version of bath and Sauna. Here
you will be able to see the Woodland Kingfisher, Northern
white-headed buffalo weaver, Rufous crowned roller, etc. Dinner and
overnight at a camp or lodge.
Day 8
Lake Bogoria - Lake Baringo
We check into our
lodge or camp on this Rift Valley Lake and white-faced scopes owl,
Bristol crowned starling, will feature among tens of others.
Day 9
Lake Baringo - Saiwa Swamp.
The only exceptional
park in that it is exclusively on foot. Saiwa Swamp, located in
Kitale was established to conserve the Sitatunga antelope. It is
here that you will meet Ross Turaco, Ludher's bush shrike, crested
cranes followed by lunch and more walking in the afternoon. Dinner
and overnight in Kitale town.
Day 10 Saiwa Swamp-
Kakamega Forests
Kakamega Forest
covers about 240 sq. km. and is one of the great destinations for
Kenya forest birds. It is a remnant of original equatorial
rainforest, which once extended from Guinea to East and Central
Africa. The unique remains of the rain forest will put your
identification of the birdcalls to test. The home of the endangered
African Grey Parrot will fulfill your ambition of the enchanting
mystery of the jungle, of singing birds, whispering trees, croaking
frogs plus the cheeky monkeys. Dinner and overnight in a lodge or Camping in the forest.
Day 11
Kakamega – Lake Victoria.
The guide will give a
lecture in the morning about the birds, different plant species and
their medicinal values. Over 400 butterfly species and over 330
birds have made this forest their home.
A short drive to Lake
Victoria will follow and here we will be looking for fresh water
birds like Swamp Flycatcher, Red-chested sunbird. Dinner and
overnight in Kisumu.
Day 12
Kisumu – Lake Naivasha
After breakfast you
will head for Lake Naivasha, the only fresh water lake of the
Rift Valley. Famous for its large colonies of hippos, Lake Naivasha
hosts the Southern Pochard, Red billed teal, not to forget the Lilly
Trotter, African Jacana .You will be able to walk among the wildlife
which will include Zebras, Wildebeests, gazelles in the Crescent
Island. Dinner and overnight in Naivasha.
Day 13
Lake Naivasha – Hell's Gate
A morning walk after
breakfast around the Lake. This will be followed by a few hours of
relaxation before lunch. Afternoon walk to Hell's Gate National
Park, breeding home of the Lammergeyer Vultures in Kenya. Dinner and
overnight in Naivasha, camping or lodge.
Day 14
Lake Naivasha – Masai Mara
The expedition will
take us to the world-renowned habitat, famous because of the annual
migration, The Masai Mara National Reserve. It is the Kenya's number
one Park and a tradition for every bird watcher and wildlife tourist
to visit. Masai Mara crowns the climax of every safari because of
its vast grasslands and the abundance of species. Hooded Vulture,
Egyptian Vulture, Lappet faced Vulture; White Backed vulture will
feature in hundreds in carcasses and kills. Lunch and dinner will be
at your camp or lodge.
Days 15 & 16
Masai Mara
The early morning
drives features highly on our mornings. Full of action of both the
birds and wildlife, another unforgettable day is in store for you.
You will not only spend the day trying to identify the over 450
species, but also the rest of the wildlife will take their share of
your time. All meals in your lodge or camp.
Day 17
Masai Mara – Amboseli
We will proceed to
Amboseli National Park from Masai Mara after breakfast. We will make
a break in Nairobi for lunch and then drive towards the foot of Mt
Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest Mountain at 5895 m. Amboseli is famous
for its big herds of elephants. On the birding menu is White faced
whistling duck, African cuckoo among others. The beauty of
Kilimanjaro dominates the scene and it will be hard not to notice.
Day 18
Amboseli – Nairobi
After breakfast it is
time to drive back to Nairobi. Lunch will be served in Safari Park
or equivalent
and dinner you eat your heart out if you love barbeque at the famous
Carnivore Restaurant. Then it will be time for your international
departure flight.
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