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BIRD
WATCHING IN KENYA
BIRDWATCHING SAFARIS IN KENYA
Kenya is a paradise for bird watchers, with over 1080-recorded birds species
to be observed in their different habitats. Flamingoes pelicans and storks
are in abundance on the lakes, while birds of prey (smaller and bigger) are
to be observed widely North and South of the equator.
Preserved rainforests are the ultimate areas for bird watching. Kakamega
forest with 320 species and Arabuko Sokoke with 200 species, aberdares, mt.
Kenya and mt. Elgon forests are worth noting. Contact us for an exclusive
bird watching programme.
Birds in Kenya. With the fact Kenya has got open grasslands, and even still,
most of its part is covered with bush, many resident as well as migratory
birds flock it throughout the year, for shelter and this makes it easy for
tourists to watch them.
One of the unforgettable sight that you can spot on tours to Kenya, are the
spectacular flocks of pink flamingos that cover the lakes of Kenya.
Generally, on their tour, tourists can see a lot of birds-probably between
300-600 species of birds can be spotted.
While Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogaria in Kenya shelter the largest populations
of flamingo in the world, there are other soda lakes still, where many
species of water birds reside as they continue sifting through their salty
water in quest for fish. Some of these lakes include; Lake Nakuru, Lake
Naivasha and Lake Elementaita, which are mostly enjoyed by pelicans,
flamingos, fishing eagles, herons, kingfishers, grebes and others. There is
also bird life in the smaller lakes of Kenya, for example in lake Baringo
and Lake Bogoria.
It is important to note that there is a variety of bird life in Kenya, they
range from the very tiny weaverbirds, to the giant Ostrich. Some of the
large birds that one can see on tours to Kenya include the following; -
pelicans, herons, egrets, stocks, darter, spoonbills, ibis, hawks, kestrels,
eagles, vultures, kites, harriers and buzzards.
Some of the tinny birds in
Kenya that may be spotted on the tours include; sparrows,
weaverbirds, finches, pipits, sunbirds, babblers, flycatchers, shrikes,
orioles and robins. These mainly live in the open grasslands. However, there
are other birds that one can se in Kenya, of which include; plovers, owls,
lapwings, doves, cuckoos, hornbills, ducks, barbets, woodpeckers, quail, and
guinea fowl.
The Ostriches can be spotted walking proudly across the savannah or even in
Ostrich farms where they are kept for meat and feathers.
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Kenya
Bird watching Safaris
Kenya
is one of the world’s most superb birding destinations and a must-visit for
amateur and veteran birders. The seamless overlapping habitats provide many
bird species within short distances. Birding here is more exciting because
most of it is done in areas where the big game still roams free. You’ll find
Cattle Egrets picking insects next to a Buffalo while Hyenas and Vultures
fight it out on a carcass. The ever-changing scenery gives perfect
photography opportunities
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11
Days
Days 1
Nairobi
On arrival you will be
met at the airport by our representative and transferred to a Nairobi hotel
where you will spend your overnight stay. After lunch we will pay a visit to
the National Museum birds galley and later have an excursion tour of the
Nairobi City. Dinner and Overnight at a Nairobi Hotel.
Day 2 Maasai Mara
- Birdwatching
Great Rift Valley onto
the world most famous Game Reserve Masai Mara. Stop en-route at the
viewpoints of the Great Rift Valley floor for stunning views arriving Mara
in time for lunch.
This reserve has a vast
area of rolling grasslands with scattered pockets of acacia woodland.
Interesting species such as: Secretary bird, numerous vultures among them
Lappet Faced Vulture & the White Backed Vulture, eagles and hawks, Watt led
Plover, Yellow-Throated Sand-Grouse, Bare-Faced Go-Away bird, Gabon
Nightjar, Lilac-Breasted Roller, Ground Hornbill, Sooty Chat, and a wide
variety of Larks, Pipits and Widow Birds. In the thick riverine forest
bordering the Mara and Talek rivers, several notable birds are found:
African finfoot, Livingstone's turaco, Ross's Turaco, Giant and Woodland
Kingfishers, Blue Flycatcher, Double-Toothed Barbet and occasionally the
rare Pel's Fishing Owl.
Dinner and overnight
stay at Keekorok Lodge or Sarova Mara Tented Camp.
Day 3 Maasai Mara
After our morning
breakfast leave the lodge with our picnic lunches and spend the whole day
exploring the wonders of this famous game reserve returning late in the
evening for our Dinner and Overnight stay at Keekorok Lodge or Sarova
Mara Tented Camp.
Day 4 Lake Naivasha
Full Day Bird Watching
After breakfast, we
depart for Lake Naivasha National Park. You will have a bird walk before
time for lunch at Lake Naivasha Lodge. Lake Naivasha being a fresh water
lake on the rift is home to an incredible variety of bird species. Over 400
species have been recorded here. Some of these birds are African darter,
squacco heron, Black headed heron, Egyptian goose, Pied kingfisher, African
fish eagle, Grey headed gull, Spur- Winged goose, White faced whistling
duck, Jacana, Red knobbed coat, Malachite kingfisher. An afternoon option of
either a boat ride or a visit to Hells Gate National Park before returning
for Dinner and overnight stay at Lake Naivasha Lodge.
Day 5 Lake Nakuru
Birdwatching
After breakfast, we
leave Lake Naivasha for Lake Nakuru National Park, regarded by many as the
greatest world ornithological spectacle on earth for it millions of
flamingoes that
congregates at the lake every year. Arriving by mind-morning at the Lake for
a game drive en-route before check-in at lake Nakuru Lodge for Lunch.
Afternoon game drive followed by a walk along the lakeshores to try and
identify the available waders. A late afternoon game drive will allow you to
see the many wild animals in the park like the Rothschild giraffe, impalas
Thomsons gazelles and not to mention the park is home to the Black and
white Rhino. In
Nakuru you will look out for the common bird species to include Rock Thrush,
Lesser and Greater Flamingoes, Rupp ells long tailed starling, Green wood
hoopoes, African Fish Eagle, Tawny Eagles, and many other winter and intra
African Migrants.
You will also be taken
to a cliff viewpoint overlooking the lake. Dinner and overnight stay tonight
will be at Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill Lodge.
Day 6
Lake Nakuru
Spend the whole day bird
watching at the Acacias of Lake Nakuru National Park. If lucky enough today
we have a chance to see the shy cat the leopard, mostly seen in this park
before returning for lunch at the lodge and relax for a few hours before
taking another game drive to try and capture what was not seen during the
day before the dusk engulfs us. Dinner and overnight stay tonight will be at
Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 7 Aberdares
Bird watching
After breakfast, leave
for the Aberdare and drive past the Kikuyu Agriculture farmlands of Coffee
and Tea Plantations, in the highland region of Kenya. Aberdare has it share
of bird species. Well arrive in time for lunch at the Aberdare Country
Club, which was built by British settlers during the colonial era.
Afternoon we spend our day by taking a late bird walk. Here we expect Birds
such as Giant
Kingfisher, Black Duck, Hartlaub's Turaco, Grey Apalis, Rufous Chatterer,
Yellow-bellied Waxbill, and Crowned Hornbill and up to nine sunbird species.
Dinner and over
night stay will be at Aberdare Country Club.
Day 08: Mt Kenya
Bird watching
After
breakfast we leave for the Aberdare and head for the luxurious and exclusive
Mount Kenya Safari Club. This club was founded by Hollywood star
William Holden. Well enjoy spectacular views of Mount Kenya snowcaps and
later have a bird walk around the lodge environs. We may relax by playing
golf, swimming, horse riding or fishing or have a walk a round the club as
it has excellent gardens. Tonight we shall enjoy a formal English dinner at
the club. Overnight at Mount Kenya Safari Club.
Day 09: Amboseli Via
Nairobi
After our breakfast, we bid
fare well to Mt. Kenya and head for Amboseli National Park via Nairobi for
lunch and later proceed to Amboseli National Park. The Park is set at the
floor of the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro. The park encompasses dry
lakebeds, savannah woodland, and extensive swamps constantly fed by springs
emanating from the mountain. The water attracts a wide variety of bird and
animal life The Park has a prolific population of elephants. Other animals
likely to be seen here are buffalo, lion, gazelle, cheetah, wildebeest,
hyena, jackal, Masai giraffe and zebra. An evening game drive will be
provided. Dinner and Overnight stay tonight will be at Ol Tukai Lodge.
Day 10: Amboseli
Bird watching
Full day at Amboseli National
Park. Here we anticipate species such as Black faced Sand Grouse, Black
smith Plover, common Moorhen, Black Heron, Crested Francoline among many
other dry land species. Today we have an option to pa visit to the Masai
Villages. Afternoon can be spent swimming in one of the lodges but at an
extra cost. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight stay tonight will be at Ol Tukai
Lodge.
Day 11: Nairobi
After a
leisurely buffet breakfast, we depart for Nairobi arriving by lunchtime. We
will take a Complimentary lunch at Carnivore Restaurant, one of
Africa's most famous restaurants for Mouth watering barbecue. Later in the
afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your onward flight to
home.Price
inclusive of:
Transport in 9 seater Tour Van with pop up roof
Tour bus fitted with Hi-Fi radio
Accommodation at Lodge
All park entrance fees
All Government taxes and levies
3 Meals a Day
Game drives
One Litre Mineral water a day while on safari
Drivers Allowances
Airport Transfer
Two Nights accommodation in Nairobi
Train Ticket
H/B accommodation at Mombasa white sands hotel with sea front beaches
Thank you
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