4Nights/5Days - Nairobi - L. Naivasha
- L.Nakuru - Masai mara Birding Safari
Day 01: Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
After breakfast we depart from our Nairobi hotel for a scenic
drive through the Great North road to Lake Naivasha. Stop en-route
at the view points of the Great Rift Valley for stunning views
arriving Lake Naivasha by mid-morning for bird walk before time
for lunch at LAKE NAIVASHA LODGE. Lake Naivasha being close to
Lake Nakuru and 65 miles from Nairobi, is freshwater Lake. It
was declared a bird sanctuary in 1967 and also supports pastoral
industries of wine and flowers. During our full day field trip
to Lake Naivasha, we study the birds of the region such as herons,
fish eagles, ospreys, black crakes, and lily-trotters. Dominated
by the shadow of Mt. Longonot, few lakes in the world have a more
commanding or spectacular setting than Naivasha. We also have
an excursion to the Elsa mere Center. Activities include reliving
the experience of Joy Adamson and Elsa while viewing "Born
Free." Lake Naivasha being on the Rift floor is home to an
incredible variety of species. Over 450 species have been recorded
here. Dinner and overnight stay at LAKE NAIVASHA LODGE (LD)
Day
02: Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
This morning we leave Naivasha and head for Lake Nakuru Park,
regarded by avid birders' as the greatest World ornithological
spectacle on the Earth. The park is famous for its millions of
pink flamingoes lining on the lake shore, arriving by mid morning
at Lake Nakuru for a game drive en route before checking-in at
LAKE NAKURU LODGE for Lunch. Afternoon game drive followed by
a walk along the shores which will also allow us to see the many
wild animals in the park and especially the park is the Sanctuary
to the Black Rhino, White Rhino and the Rothschild Giraffe. Here
we'll have the chance to look out at some of the common species
like the Lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny
Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed
Pelicans plus other intra- African Migrants. Dinner and Overnight
stay today will be at LAKE NAKURU LODGE (BLD)
Day 03: Lake Nakuru - Masai
Mara
Soon after breakfast, drive across the floor of the Great Rift
Valley the longest rift in the crust of the Earth to Masai Mara
Game Reserve the unspoiled Savannah. Masai Mara is actually the
northern portion of the Great Plains ecosystem in the neighboring
Tanzania called Serengeti. It is a home to the "big five"
lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard and elephant as well cheetah, zebra,
giraffe and vast herds of plain antelope and numerous and other
wildlife.
Our accommodation for the
nights will be at one of the excellent lodge MARA SOPA LODGE is
a Masai word meaning welcome and indeed this is a tradition which
has be well adopted by the lodge to all guest. Set in the Oloolaimutia
valley the lodge blends in the perfectly with its surrounding
hillside landscape. After lunch and some time to relax and perhaps
take a dip in the pool, you will depart with your driver guide
for an afternoon game drive in search of the big five. As sun
starts to edge dip into the horizon, it will be perfect time to
photograph the beautiful Mara rolling plains. Don't forget this
is the right time to spot the shy leopard. Dinner & overnight
at MARA SOPA LODGE (BLD).
Day
04: Masai Mara
A full day in the Mara, the extensive grasslands are a strong
hold to the threatened, migratory Corncrake and the near threatened
Jackson's widowbird. The bush and woodlands around the reserve
also hold some unique bird species, more than 450 bird species
have been recorded in the Mara, including 12 species of cisticola
and birds of prey. Large numbers of palaerctic migrants winter
in the area including Caspian plovers and white storks. Other
local and unusual birds in the Mara include Rock Cisticola, Rufous
Bellied Heron, Denham's Bustard, Black Coucal, Red Tailed chat,
Pale Wren Warbler, Tabora Cisticola, Yellow Bellied Hyliota, Green-capped
Eremomela and Magpie Shrike. All meals, dinner and Overnight stay
will be at MARA SAROVA TENTED CAMP.
Day 05: Masai Mara - Nairobi
- Fly
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi arriving in time for
lunch at Toona Tree Restaurant where you can enjoy some good Italian
food, Check-in to day room at Nairobi hotel. Farewell dinner Later
early in the evening, will be hosted by our company at the world
famous Carnivore Restaurant considered "Africa's greatest
eating experience" (if you love barbecue it doesn't get better
than this), and home to the "Simba Saloon" one of the
cities most popular night clubs. Thereafter you will be transferred
to the airport in time for your International departure flight.
Included In The Above Quotation
- All Airport transfers to/from Hotel
- Transport throughout your safari in our Toyota Hiace 4WD fitted
with VHF radio call
- Full board accommodation while on safari to respective lodges
and Hotels
- Bed and breakfast basis at Nairobi Safaris Club Hotel
- All park entrance fees
- Experienced driver guide
- Experienced birding guide
- One boat ride at L.Naivasha
- Complimentary soft drinks and mineral water while on safari
- Complimentary dinner at Carnivore Restaurant on your last day
of your safari
Not Inclusive
- International Airfare
- Items of personal nature e.g ciggar
- Visa charges
