BIRDWATCHERS WILDLIFE SAFARI - 8 DAYS/7 NIGHTS
An Ideal safari to experience a combination
of the best wildlife safari and bird watching safari
in Kenya's best National parks.
Day One: Nairobi - Samburu
Early departure from Nairobi. Drive through
Kikuyu farmlands stopping en-route near Mt. Kenya. Pass
Mt. Kenya and cross the equator en-route to Samburu
Game Reserves. Spend the rest of the afternoon game
viewing. The area around the life- giving Uaso Nyiro
River is home to the rare and beautiful species of Northern
Kenya such as Grevy's Zebra, reticulated giraffe, gerenuk
gazelle and the Somali Ostrich.
Elephant, buffalo, lion, leopard and the
more common savannah game are also abundant here. Overnight
at Samburu Serena.
Day Two: Samburu
The day is yours to explore the beauty
of semi-arid region, with its unique species of bird
life. Morning and afternoon game drive. Overnight at
Samburu Serena.
Day Three: Samburu Tree Hotel
Return to the Kenya highlands for a night
at a tree hotel or luxury tented camp, set deep in mountain
forest and overlooking a floodlit water hole. Elephants,
Rhino, Buffalo, Waterbuck, Forest-Hog and perhaps the
elusive Bongo may be observed from the safety of the
lodge. Overnight at Treetops Lodge.
Day Four: Tree hotel-Lake Baringo
On this day, depart the highlands for
Lake Baringo.Lake Baringo is an ornithological paradise
and one of the fresh waters of the Rift Valley Lakes.
This is a good chance to spot the fish eagle, Hippos,
Crocodile and other water birds as the locals oblivious
of all these move in the same waters fishing, fetching
water and reeds for domestic and commercial purposes.
Overnight at the Island camp.
Day Five: Lake Nakuru National Park
Depart lake Baringo for lake Bogoria game
reserve via Loboi gate. This is another famed reserve
for its steam jets and Hot Springs visible especially
in the dry spell. It is a birdwatcher paradise with
flamingoes and other birds' home of the klipspringer
and the lesser Kudu. Walk to the further end of the
lake for more scenic views and steam births.
Lake Nakuru National Park is known for
its seasonal multitudes of pink flamingoes, numerous
large mammals can be found here i.e. leopards, rhinos
and many herbivores including waterbucks. You will arrive
in time for Lunch thereafter a short rest before proceeding
for evening game viewing.
Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill.
Day Six: Nakuru National park - Maasai
Mara National Reserve
A morning drive of great scenic beauty
and contrast as you cross the Rift Valley to Kenya's
most spectacular game reserve. After lunch, you have
an opportunity to see a host of unique species of wildlife
that Maasai Mara is famous for. Overnight at Mara Simba
Lodge.
Day Seven: Maasai Mara National Reserve
The sheer enormity of the Mara and the
abundance of exotic wildlife offer endless opportunities
for excitement. Today we spend this Full day in natural
paradise among Zebra, giraffe, buffalo wildebeest, antelope
and gazelle.
We will encounter prides of lion resting
in the shade of acacia trees or lying low in the tall
grass, in wait for the next prey. There is a good chance
of spotting cheetah and if you are lucky, the shy leopard.
All meals and overnight at Mara Simba
Lodge
Day Eight: Maasai Mara National Reserve-
Nairobi
After breakfast, return to Nairobi, arriving
before lunch.
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