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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
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