14 Days 13 Nights Bird watching Kenya Safari

14 Days 13 Nights Bird watching Kenya Safari
14 Days 13 Nights

Overview

Itinerary

At 1430Hrs, Upon arrival at the Nairobi International Airport from Taiwan, via Emirates Airways (EK719), you will be met by our Transfers driver guide at the International arrivals Lobby, then be transferred to your Nairobi hotel. Overnight on a Bed & Breakfast Basis(BB) at your Nairobi Hotel (Meal Plan: BB) Lunch & Dinner - Payable directly.

At 0645Hrs, after Morning Breakfast, you will be met by Benjamin (+254 722 611 564 OR +254 733 298 635) together with your Professional Safari driver guide and have a short briefing then head towards Northern part of Kenya passing near Thika and continue through some breath taking scenery dotted with rushing mountain streams and fields of tea and coffee. After Nanyuki town, you will continue North,eventually reaching a dusty outpost known as Isiolo,the last major stop on the journey into the remote northern frontier district.From here it is fairly a hot spot to Samburu,proceed to the Lodge Check inn and have Lunch. After lunch at Leisure. At 1600Hrs, proceed for the Evening birding Drive. Samburu National Reserve is a premier birding destination in Kenya, home to over 450 recorded bird species, including unique northern dry-country specials and migratory birds. Key species include the rare Somali Ostrich, Vulturine Guineafowl, Somali Bee-eater, and various raptors like the Martial Eagle and Bateleur. This Region is also known for Rare animals such as the Reticulated Giraffes, Grevy"s Zebra, Giraffe Gazelle, Oryx, Somali Ostrich among other animals, then back to the Lodge.Dinner and overnight on a Full board Basis(FB.) at your Lodge/Camp. (Approximately 330 Kilometers-Estimated Travel time 6 Hours.) (Meal Plan L & D)

At 0730Hrs, (Second day in Samburu) After Morning Breakfast, depart for Birds drive in Samburu Park. Continue searching for more birds in this region i.e  Senegal Coucal, a large ground-dwelling cuckoo often seen foraging in thick bushes. great Spotted Cuckoo, crows and starlings, african Emerald Cuckoo, a beautiful green cuckoo, usually found in riverine areas. This Park also Hosts the 5 Unique animals like the "Reticulated Giraffe", Gravy"s Zebra, Baisser Oryx, Vulturine Ginnie fowl and the Somali Ostrich. This region experience very Hot temperatures and so most of the Animals will go down the river "Ewasonyiro" to drink water. After the day drive, return  back to the Lodge for Hot Lunch thereafter leisure. At 1600Hrs, go for an Evening Game Drive then return to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp. (Meal Plan B, L & D)

At 0730Hrs, (Third day in Samburu) After Morning Breakfast, depart for Bird watching Drive in Samburu Park. Proceed by searching more bird species in this Park i.e Malachite Kingfisher, Pied Kingfisher, Bee  eaters, Bustards, cuckoos, Wodland Kingfisher, a terrestrial kingfisher that hunts insects instead of fish and many other birds species beore returning back to the Lodge for lunch followed up siesta. At 1600Hrs, go for an Evening Game Drive then return to the lodge as the sun sets. Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp (Meal Plan B, L & D)

At 0700Hrs, After an early breakfast, depart the Samburu National Park to Lake Nakuru. On  your way, you will have a brief stop at the "EQUATOR" where you will see the Line where the Middle of the World crosses, see the the water Demonstration, therafter head to Nyahururu, still known to many as Thomson"s Falls for its 237 foot cascade, you have a chance to take Pictures and videos. At 1300Hrs, Hot Lunch will be served at the Panari Resort Nyahururu.  After delicious  Lunch, travel in a southerly direction to your destination, the spectacular Lake Nakuru Park. Enter the Park at 1600Hrs and proceed for your Evening game drive. Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya is a renowned birdwatcher's paradise, hosting over 450 species, most famously massive flocks of lesser and greater flamingos that create a pink shoreline. The alkaline lake attracts millions of waterbirds, including Great White Pelicans, African Fish Eagles, herons, and various migratory shorebirds. There are also other several animals like the Rare Rothschild Giraffes, Buffalo's, Zebras, Gazelles, Waterbucks, Baboons, Pelicans, Impalas, Cormorants, Marabou storks, African spoon bills, Stilts  and many other birdlife. You will then proceed to your lodge as sun sets for Check inn, Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp  (Meal Plan B, L & D) (Approximately 330kmts-6 Hours Drive).

At 0800Hrs, After breakfast, Safari starts and takes you to Central Rift valley to Lake Baringo Via Nakuru-Kabarak-Mogotio-Kabarnet road. You will have a brief stop at theMogotia Equator where you will see where the Middle of the World crosses, see the the water Demonstration, therafter proceed to your destination, where on arrival, you will checked inn, followed by Hot Lunch. Lake Baringo and its environs is known as a top birding destination with over 470 species. At 1630Hrs, depart, for your Birding Nature walk within the hotel and search birds I,e Weaver,Northern Red Bishop, Crimson-rumped Waxbill, Black-cheecked Waxbill, Cut-throat Finch, Northern White-faced Scops Owl, Greyish Eagle-Owl, African Scops Owl, Pearl-spotted Owlet, African Scops Owl, Heuglin’s Courser, Slender-tailed Nightjar, Star-spotted Nightjar and Verreaux’s Eagle,, before returning to the lodge as Sun sets, Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp  (Meal Plan B, L & D) (Approximately 250 kmts-5 Hours Drive).

At 0630Hrs, (Second day in Lake Baringo) Drive to the Cliff to look for more birds i.e Hemprich's Hornbill, Bristle-crowned Starling, and Brown-tailed Rock Chat e.t.c before returning to the hotel for breakfast. At 1030Hrs, proceed for a Unique Experience ofBoat ride Excursion within the Fresh water lake and search for more vast variety of birds, i.e  Hornbill, Jackson Hornbill, Fox Kestrel, Somali Fiscal, Mouse-coloured Penduline-tit, Somali Tit, Fan-tailed Raven, Brown Babbler, Parrot-billed Sparrow, White-billed Buffalo Weaver, Little Weaver, Northern Masked you will also see family of Hippopotamus. After the Boat ride Experience, return to your camp for Hot lunch. Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp  (Meal Plan B, L & D) (Approximately 250 kmts-5 Hours Drive).

At 0730Hrs, after Morning breakfast, check out of the Hotel with your Luggage,  then, proceed to Lake Bogoria. At 0930Hrs, check inn for your morning Birds Drive. Lake Bogoria is a renowned birdwatching destination in Kenya’s Rift Valley, famous for hosting over 370 species, including massive flocks of up to 2 million Lesser and Greater Flamingos. Key sightings include Fish Eagles, Grey Crowned Cranes, African Spoonbills, various waders, and Jackson's Hornbills, particularly around the alkaline shores. There is also Hot Springs & Geysers although due to heavy Rains that was experienced here, part of Hot springs submerge. After this visit, depart and drive to Kabarak Guest House for Hot lunch, then proceed  to Lake Naivasha where on arrival at your hotel, you will be checked inn then proceed to the Boat reception area where you will have a Boat ride. Lake Naivasha,  is a premier Kenyan birding destination, hosts over 400 species, driven by its diverse freshwater, swamp, and woodland habitats. Key sightings include the African Fish Eagle, Goliath Heron, Great White Pelican, various kingfishers, and storks. You will also see Family of Hippopotamus before proceeding to your lodge for check inn as sun sets. Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp  (Meal Plan B, L & D) (Approximately 130 kmts-3 Hours Drive).

At 0730Hrs, After an early morning breakfast, drive to Masai Mara via Narok town . You will travel across the bread basket of Kenya, covered with acres of Wheat and Barley, before you reach the Mara in time for lunch. Following lunch and a siesta. At 1600Hrs, you will proceed for the Evening bird watching drive before returning to the camp as the sun sets. The Masai Mara is a premier birding destination with over 470 species, offering spectacular viewing year-round, particularly for raptors, storks, and iconic savanna birds. Key species include the secretary bird, lilac-breasted roller, ground hornbills, martial eagles, and kori bustards. Proceed to search for more birds i.e Little Grebe Tachybaptus capensis, African Darter Anhinga rufa, Hamerkop Scopus umbrette, Yellow-billed Stork Mycteris ibis, African Spoonbill, Platalea alba among other birds. Masa Mara is also famously known for its variety of animals i.e Lions, Elephants, Buffalo"s, Zebras, Gazelles, Antelopes, Ostriches, Warthogs, Cheetahs with a chance to spot a Leopard, among other animals. Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp  (Meal Plan B, L & D) (Approximately 230 kmts-4.5 Hours Drive).

At 0730Hrs, (Second day in Masai Mara)After Morning Breakfast, depart for a Full day birds Drive with your Picnic Lunch Boxes within Masai Mara Park. Explore the Park with more birds seach i.e Secretarybird Sagittaruis serpentaruis, Hooded Vulture. ...Hooded Vulture Necrosyrtes monachus. Augur Buzzard Buteo auger, ecrosyrtes monachus and Augur Buzzard Buteo auger. You have time to visit to the Mara river, where you have a chance of seeing Crocodiles & Hippos. You have the better part of the day to spot more animals elephants, Lions, Zebras, Cheetahs, and if you are Lucky try to spot the Rare Leopard and the black rhino, thereafter you will have an opportunity to have your Lunch under a tree in the plain Savannah surrounded by Zebras Gazelles & Wildebeests. After Lunch, you will return back to the Lodge with a Game drive en route, arriving at the Lodge by 1600Hrs. Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp  (Meal Plan B, L & D)

POLITE  NOTE: (OPTIONAL EXTRA ACTIVITY)

Masai Mara Is Famously Known for “Hot Air Balloon ride” especially during the Wildebeest Migration period, where Clients take a Balloon ride and see the animals from above. It takes 1.5 Hours Flight with a Champagne Breakfast in the middle of the savannah, before returning back to your camp.

(Balloon Ride Charges fee USD 450 PER PERSON All inclusive--with Champaigne Breakfast)

At 0730Hrs, (Third day in Masai Mara)After Morning Breakfast, depart for a Full day birds Drive with your Picnic Lunch Boxes within Masai Mara Park. You have the better part of the day to spot more birds within the Masai Mara National Reserve. While on your birding drive, you may come across more animals i.e  Elephants, Lions, Zebras, Cheetahs, and if you are Lucky try to spot the Rare Leopard and the black rhino, thereafter you will have an opportunity to have your Lunch under a tree in the plain Savannah surrounded by Zebras Gazelles & Wildebeests. After Lunch, you will return back to the Camp with a Game drive en route, arriving at the Camp by 1600Hrs. Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp  (Meal Plan B, L & D)

At 0730Hrs, (Forth day in Masai Mara)After Morning Breakfast, depart for a Full day birds Drive with your Picnic Lunch Boxes within Masai Mara Park. Continue looking for more bird species  including numerous raptors, savannah, and wetland birds. Key species include Kori Bustards, Secretary Birds, Ostriches, Lilac-breasted Rollers, and diverse raptors like Martial Eagles and Bateleurs before returning to the Camp. Dinner and overnight  on a Full board basis (FB) at your Lodge / Camp  (Meal Plan B, L & D)

At 0730Hrs, After Morning Breakfast, check out of the Hotel then depart Masai Mara for Nairobi. You will be able to see the different geographical feautures on the way,  then on arrival at the Bustling Capital city of Kenya, proceed to the World famous CARNIVORE RESTAURANT for a Farewell Lunch. You will have an opportunity to taste all kinds of Meat such as Beef, Goat, Lamb, Pork, Chicken, Fish,Turkey, Crocodile, Ostrich, Camel, Ox-Balls, and deserts, fruit salad or Tea/Coffe. At 1500Hrs, after Lunch, you will be dropped off at your Nairobi Hotel. Overnight on a Bed & Breakfast Basis(BB) at  your Hotel (Meal Plan: B & L) Dinner - Payable directly.

At 1000Hrs, After morning breakfast, drive to the Giraffe Center, where you have a chance of feeding the Giraffes too close to you. These type of Giraffes are called the "Rare Rothschild Giraffes" which come very close to you, any client whom doesn’t mind can kiss the Giraffe here, take several photo/ Videos. At 1300Hrs, stop for Lunch at a Mall – (Payable directly). At 1430Hrs, Proceed to the Masai Market where you have an opportunity to shop all kind of African attires i.e bracelets, souvenirs and other kinds of shopping, then stop at a Supermarket to buy Coffe / Tea, therafter, you will be dropped off at Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport  to catch up your Outbound Flight (Meal Plan B) Lunch & Dinner - Payable directly.

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