| Kenya Bird
Watchers' Haven |
It is a fact that Kenya is a truly
ornithological paradise and by extension all the three East African
countries. Kenya has an amazing wealth of birdlife due to the moderate
tropical climate. More than 1000 species of birds have been recorded
in a large variety of habitats in Kenya. Each habitat is home to
certain unique species of wildlife and birds. The main habitats
are; Mt. Kenya, Lake Nakuru National park, Lake Bogoria, the Kerio
Valley, Koru in Kisumu, Kakamega Forest, Lake Victoria, Maasai Mara
and Lake Naivasha.
Researchers and birds lovers
have proclaimed that birding safaris in Kenya are immensely satisfying.
Welcome to our suggested safaris but the company is ready to tailor-make
a safari for you according to your request.
Kenya Bird Lovers' Safari
13 Days
/12 Nights Nairobi- Mount Kenya
Day 1:- Depart Nairobi for Mt. Kenya on the scenic slopes of Mt
Kenya, Second highest mountain in Africa. There are birds in abundance
in the dense tropical forest and rich fauna that is made up of the
most thrilling of wildlife. Budget and luxury accommodation around
the Mt. Kenya region is available to the traveler.
Day 2: Mountain
Lodge- Lake Nakuru National Park
After breakfast, early morning drive to Nyahururu falls, and down
the highland slopes to Lake Nakuru National Park. The Lake is world
famous as its home to thousands of pink flamingoes due to large
qualities of algae in the lake. This is a gazetted protected colony
of flamingoes as well as provides sanctuary for such endangered
species on the black and white Rhino. Also present is the Rothschild
giraffe. All meals at hotel in Nakuru/ Lodge/ Campsite
Day 3:Lake
Nakuru - Lake Baringo
After breakfast depart for Lake Baringo.Fresh water Lake. Main attraction
here is birdlife in abundance and great variety. Out of Kenya's
1200 species of birds, 450 are be found in Lake Baringo alone. The
whole day is spent in Lake Baringo while dinner and overnight and
overnight stay is at your lodge or campsite
Day 4:-
Lake Baringo - Lake Bogoria
After breakfast, drive to Lake Bogoria, 30 kilometers South of Baringo.
Flamingoes are known to migrate to other Rift Valley Lakes. Here
Flamingoes migrating from Lake Nakuru is a wonderful migration pattern
to watch. It happens particularly when the water level of any other
the Lakes goes down. In Lake Bogoria, there other 150 species of
birds recorded. Fish Eagle is a predominant variety. Bird walks
and hired boat rides along the lakeshore are highly recommended.
Dinner and overnight at camp/lodge.
Day 5:-
Lake Baringo - Kerio Valley
After breakfast start safaris to Kerio Valley. Pass through breathtaking
picturesque beauty of Kerio valley on to Kweisos in Koru. This is
a private estate of 3,000 acres where there is wonderful atmosphere
of bird watching. Dinner overnight at Kweisos house.
Day 6:-
Koru - Kakamega Forest
After breakfast, depart for Kakamega forest - An Equatorial rain
forest, which is a haven for over 350 species of birds. The Kakamega
Forest is also home to 45% of recorded butterflies in Kenya. All
meals and overnight in hotel in Kakamega town.
Day 7:-
Kakamega - Lake Victoria
Morning breakfast, and then depart for Lake Victoria. Abundant bird
life and a boat ride along the shoreline. Dinner and overnight in
hotel in Kisumu town.
Day 8:-
Kisumu - Maasai Mara
After breakfast depart for Maasai Mara, Kenya's most popular game
sanctuary as well as a rich bird-life game reserve. The game reserve
has a bird-life of close to 450 species and 52 odd species of birds.
Day 9: Maasai
Mara
A whole day bird watching and if you so wish, a game drive and bird
drive will be offered. There are 57 species of birds of prey. Their
aerial drama as they swoop down on their prey, can be watched in
hot-air balloon ride, which is readily available at an extra fee.
Dinner and overnight at campsite/lodge.
Day 10:-
Maasai Mara - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast, depart for lake Naivasha - a fresh water lake and
home to a variety of birds. Bird-watching until lunch hour. Afternoon
visit to Crescent Island, a bird sanctuary. Dinner and overnight
at campsite/Lodge
Day 11:-
Lake Naivasha - Hell's Gate National Park
After breakfast depart for Hell's gate National Park Explore Hell's
gate either by foot or Mountain bike. The park is an important breeding
ground for vultures, verreaux's Eagle, Augur Buzzard. It is home
to over 103-recorded species of birds. Dinner and overnight at campsite/Lake
Naivasha Country club.
Day 12:Lake
Naivasha - Nairobi
After breakfast onward to journey in Nairobi. - Lunch in restaurant
in Nairobi Afternoon city tour. Dinner and overnight in Nairobi
hotel.
Day 13: Nairobi
After breakfast, transfer to airport.
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