:: 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.
Day6:- 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 arich 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
Day11:- 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.
