THE BIRD WATCHING SAFARIS - KENYA BIRDING SAFARIS

DAY 1: Nairobi-Mount Kenya Serena Tree Hotel
This morning you will depart from Nairobi and head Northwards through the farmlands of the Kikuyu people to reach Mount Kenya and Nyeri in time for lunch at the Outspan Hotel/Aberdare Country Club. In the early afternoon, you will drive through the forest to your tree hotel where the night is spent high above the floodlit waterhole and saltlick. Frequent visitors to this area include Leopards, Elephants, Rhinos, Buffalos, and Giant Forest Hogs. You will enjoy the afternoon and evening watching game from the underground hide at the lodge. Overnight at Mountain Lodge/The Ark/Treetops Lodge. Meal Plan {L, D}

 

DAY 2: Mountain Lodge-Great Rift Valley Lakes
After breakfast depart and drive to Lake Nakuru stopping en route for a brief look at the magnificent Thomson's Falls. The drive illustrates a beautiful contrast between the Rift Valley’s shallow soda lakes, populated by white Pelicans, Flamingos and other water birds, and the verdant woodlands; it is a unique experience. Lunch at Lake Nakuru Lodge, before conducting a ‘Spice’ game drive in this world famous bird sanctuary and National Park where Sir Peter Scott once described the sight of flamingos as “the world’s greatest bird spectacle” Overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge. Meal Plan {B, L, D}.

 

DAY 3: Lake Nakuru-Masai Mara
Our day begins with a drive to the rolling plains of the Masai Mara in the South West of Kenya. As an extension of the Serengeti plains, it is here where the Great Migration of wildebeest and zebra takes place once a year between the months of August and October. Also home to the “Big five” the Masai Mara is considered one of the most exciting game reserves in Africa. Lunch will be served at your lodge upon arrival at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge. An afternoon ‘Spice Game drive will be conducted in the afternoon. Overnight at Mara Sopa Lodge / Mara Simba Lodge. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

 

DAY 4: Explore Masai Mara
You awaken each morning to a chorus of birds and, after breakfast, you are soon out in the reserve doing just what you came to Africa to do! Find, photograph, observe and learn about animals. This northern extension of the Serengeti ecosystem virtually throbs with life; "The Mara" Savannah's are famous for their concentration of plains game and predators -- Lion, Leopard, Cheetah and Hyena. This is where you will also find the Masai race of Giraffe, the third sub-species of this magnificent animal that occurs in Kenya.

 

You return to Sopa Lodge/ Simba Lodge for lunch and have a couple of hours during the middle of the day to rest before an afternoon ‘Spice’ game drive. Morning and afternoon ‘Spice’ game drives take you to different areas, depending on where your guide feel you have the best chances of seeing exceptional wildlife. They may suggest you rise early and return for a late breakfast, or they may suggest you take lunch and spend the day away from camp/Lodge. The order of your Days may differ, but one thing is guaranteed -- you will see lots of mammals, birds, and other wildlife. The variety of birdlife in the Mara is amazing and birders will be delighted identifying the different species available. Overnight at Mara Sopa/Simba Lodge. Meal Plan {B, L, D}

 

DAY 5 Masai Mara- Nairobi
Your morning ‘Spice’ game drive gives you a final opportunity to spend time with the wild herds of this special area. Later in the morning, you depart for Nairobi by road to arrive early afternoon. The balance of the day is at leisure and last minute shopping. Meal Plan {B}.

 

• Services of experienced driver-guide
  
• Accommodation in Twin bedded rooms with private bath or shower
  
• All game park fees
  
• 3 meals a day while on safari.
  
• Round trip airport Transfers and Government Taxes
  
• Masai Village visit
  
• Membership in Flying Doctors Society.

  Package Excludes:
  

• International Flights,
  
• Visas, Airport Tax (Domestic and International)
  
• Drinks, Laundry, Gratuity for Porters
  
• Tips to hotels / lodges / staff and driver-guide
  
• Travel Insurance
  
• Baggage Insurance
  
• Medical Insurance or any other item of a personal nature

Christmas/New Year Supplement:
from 25/12/2008– 01/01/2008.
Easter Supplement:
from 25/03/2008– 28/ 03/2008.