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Ornithology in Kenya, East Africa Ornithological Safaris, Bird Watching in Kenya, Birds of Africa
BIRD WATCHING SAFARIS
Departs daily at 07.00am and returns
by 2.00pm
Day 1. Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
Distance:
85km (1 hr 15 min.). An early drive to Nairobi National Park for
an introductory birding session before drive via the Great Rift
Valley escarpment with breathtaking views of the world's greatest
land rift to papyrus fringed Lake Naivasha. Lake Naivasha has a
bird list of over 350 species - eg Fish Eagles, Pied Kingfishers,
Long-tailed and Great Cormorants, Black Herons, Grey-backed fiscal,
Yellow-Collared Lovebird among other notable species. Sunset boat
ride to see the hippos. Overnight accommodation at Lake Naivasha
Sopa Lodge, D
Day 2. Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
Depart to Nakuru for lunch and afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru
for flamingoes as well as the rare white rhino. The park is world's
famous ornithological paradise with over 450 species of birdlife
- flamingoes, pelicans, . Overnight at Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, L,D.
Day 3. Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Distance: 300 km. (5 hr.). Morning drive West past extinct Mt Longonot
into Masai Mara Game Reserve with it high concentration of wildlife
and outstanding scenic views. Afternoon game viewing drive. The
birdlist totals over 450 species and includes - Egyptian vulture,
Hooded vulture, Griffon vulture, Nubian vulture, White-backed and
White-headed vulture, Ostrich, Cardinal Quelea, Woodpeckers (Golden-tailed,
Little Spotted and Fine-banded), among other hundreds of species.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Sarova Mara Tented Camp, B,L,D.
Day 4. Masai Mara
Full day of wildldife and bird watching in this typical savannah
country a well-known site for various wildlife movies. Full board
accommodation at the lodge, B L,D.
Day 5. Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi, B
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