Sunbird
Special
8Nights/9Days - Nairobi - Lake Elementaita - Lake Naivasha - Hell's
Gate National Park - Lake Nakuru National Park - Masai Mara
Day 01: Arrival
On arrival at the Jomo Kenyatta Airport (morning flight), met by
our representative and later transferred to Nairobi Safari Club
Hotel where you will check-in and later we proceed to Nairobi National
Park, an ornithological paradise starter within the city environs.
Afternoon guided visit to National Museum Bird Gallery, Followed
by a short bird walk at Nairobi National Museum Botanic Garden.
Here we anticipate to see species like the Variable Sunbird, Bronze
Sunbird and the Collard Sunbird, African Goshawk, Palm swift, Baglafetch
Weaver, among others. Lunch, Dinner and Overnight stay will be at
NAIROBI SAFARI CLUB or similar one. (LD)
Day
02: Nairobi - Lake Elementaita
Morning departure to Lake Elementaita arriving in the mid morning
bird walk to try andidentify available species like the Feral
lovebird, Avocet, Klaas' cuckoo, Glossy ibis, Black heron, Red
billed Teal, Black tailed godwit among others before time for
lunch at Lake Elementaita Lodge. An afternoon bird walk around
the lodge environs before time for Dinner and overnight at LAKE
ELEMENTAITA LODGE (BLD).
Day 03: Lake Elementaita
- Lake Naivasha
After breakfast we depart from Elementaita for a scenic drive
through the Great North road to Lake Naivasha arriving 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 Naivasha. 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 (BLD)..
Day 04: Lake Naivasha -
Hell's Gate National Park
After breakfast, a morning bird walk with the aim of viewing birds
on the shores of the Lake with a few hours of relaxation before
lunch. Afternoon visit to Hell's Gate National Park, which is
a breeding ground for vultures in Kenya e.g. Lammergeyer vultures
we also anticipate for species like Imperial eagle, Schalow's
wheatear, Chin spot batis. Dinner & overnight tonight will
be served at LAKE NAIVASHA LODGE (BLD).
Day 05: Hell's Gate National
Park - Lake Nakuru
After breakfast depart for Lake Nakuru National Park known as
"The pink Heart Of Kenya" because of the millions of
Flamingoes that cover the lake with pink shine.
Afternoon game/bird viewing, dinner and overnight stay will be
at LAKE NAKURU LODGE (BLD).
Day 06: Lake Nakuru National
Park
Today we will spend the whole day bird watching at the park and
if lucky enough we have the chance to see the shy cat "the
Leopard" mostly seen in this park before returning for lunch
at the lodge. In the afternoon we have some time to relax before
embarking on our late afternoon game drive to try and capture
what was not seen during the day before the dusk engulf us. Dinner
and Overnight stay will be atLAKE NAKURU LODGE (BLD)
Day 07: 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.
Sopa 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 08: Masai Mara
An early morning birding cum game drive after breakfast will be
our perfect start of another unforgettable and memorable birding
days in Africa. With picnic lunch en-route you spend your day
in Mara Plains trying to identify and record the over 450 species
record in this reserve. All meals and Overnight tonight will be
served at, MARA SOPA LODGE (BLD).
Day 09: 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 a 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 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
