Kenya Birding Safaris :

The ultimate birding safari in Kenya including Lakes Naivasha, Nakuru, Baringo, Bogoria and Kakamega Forest, with opportunities to see vast flocks of flamingoes as well as hundreds of species of other birds at Kenya's top birding sites.

This will not only be a specialised birding safari, but will also offer you opportunities for sightseeing and watching and photographing other wildlife. You will be able to see the stunning countryside including a breath-taking view of the Rift Valley dropping thousands of feet. En route to several destinations, you will also have a chance to see the different local tribes and observe their way of living.

We will be staying in 5 star accommodation with comfortable transport between destinations by minibus.
The maximum number of guests is 4 per trip. This are window guaranteed seats .At the various destinations we may split the group into smaller numbers for better viewing and here will use resident guides who have vast knowledge of the local areas. All selected destinations are Kenya's IBAs (Important Bird Areas).

 KENYA BIRD WATCHING SAFARIS

Birds of Paradise Safari (16 days 15 nights tour) Code :
HATS-KBW-01

DAY 1: L. NAIVASHA
We start our day with a drive through Kijabe escarpment to locate the whole new range of montane species, nice birds like Bar-tailed Trogon, White-starred Robin, montane oriole amongst others. We arrive for lunch at L. Naivasha country club. In the late afternoon at the foreshore of Lake Naivasha Club in the Rift Valley, walk around and if lucky, you may spot little Bittern, and Great Reed, Marsh and Sedge warblers. Malachite, Pied and Giant King Fishers are visible through the boat ride on the lake. Goliath and purple herons are easily sighted.
Dinner and Overnight: Lake Naivasha Country Club.
DAY 2: ABERDARE MOUNTAIN, MT. KENYA
Depart early with picnic lunch boxes for the journey through the Aberdare moorlands (in the Aberdare National Park)We may spot the endemic Jacksons Francolins and Aberdare Cisticolas. Hill chat and scarlet-tufted malachite sun birds are visible. Check in late in the afternoon after a rewarding day at the Serena Mountain lodge with plenty of birdlife.
Dinner and Overnight: Serena Mountain Lodge.
DAY 3: SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
We will journey to the semi-arid northern part of Kenya with packed picnic lunch boxes watching spectacular bird life en-route. You will spend your afternoon in Samburu game reserve watching birds and wild life.
Dinner and overnight: Samburu Sopa lodge.

DAY 4: SAMBURU GAME RESERVE.
Full day game viewing and bird watching. In Samburu, species like slender-tailed nightjars, golden pipits, mag pies, starling among others.
Dinner and overnight: Samburu Sopa lodge.
DAY 5: LAKE BARINGO
Depart early for a long drive journey to Lake Baringo regarded as a birds' paradise. You will pass through Mweiga, making a stop at the Kenya's OWL SPOT managed by Paul a local farmer and conservationist. Here you may spot the Mackinder's (cape) Eagle Owl and African Grass Owl.
Dinner and Overnight: L. Baringo Country Club.
DAY 6: LAKE BARINGO/LAKE BOGORIA
You will spent the whole day watching birdlife around this lake including a boat to the island where we have abundant bird life.
Dinner and overnight: Lake Baringo Country Club.
DAY 7: CHERENGANI HILLS, KONGESAI ESCARPMENT
You depart early enough and head to Cherengani and arrive on time at Barnley's Guest House.
Dinner and Overnight: Barnley's Guest Home.
DAY 8: CHERENGANI HILLS
You descend into the escarpment with your guide to locate few local species like Brown-backed Wood pecker, scrub robbin and yellow billed shrike.
Dinner and overnight: Barnley's Guest Home.
DAY 9: KAKAMEGA FOREST
Depart early and arrive on time at Rombo lodge for lunch and refresh for an afternoon guided bird watching tour of Kakamega Forest, regarded as rich in birdlife and tropical bird's paradise.
Dinner and Overnight: Rombo Lodge.
DAY 10: KAKAMEGA FOREST
Spent your whole day exploring the forest with bird experts for guided tours.
Dinner and Overnight: Rombo Lodge
DAY 11: KISUMU, LAKE VICTORIA
You will leave Kakamega behind and drive leisurely to Kisumu's sun set hotel. Later in the afternoon, contact a guided tour on the shores of the lake and in the papyrus you may spot papyrus gonolek and canary.
Dinner and Overnight: Sunset Hotel.
DAY 12: MASAI MARA
Journey to Masai Mara with a brief stops on the way watching Red Bishops (Southern Species), African Marsh Harrier or perhaps Rufous-belled Herons. You will arrive at Mara Serena lodge late afternoon.
Dinner and overnight: Mara Serena Lodge.
DAY 13: MASAI MARA
Spent the whole day watching, tracing the many species of birds found in Mara.
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge.
DAY 14: MASAI MARA
You will spice up your bird tour with plenty of wildlife found in the world renown park. Perhaps you will be lucky to spot the BIG FIVE… LION, LEOPARD, ELEPHANT, RHINO AND BUFFALOS.
Dinner and Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge.
DAY 15: NAIROBI
Depart after breakfast for your journey back to Nairobi. Lunch en-route. You will arrive late afternoon after a well deserved tour of Kenya.
Dinner and Overnight: Hotel Intercontinental Nairobi.
DAY 16: DEPARTURE
We will transfer you back to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for final outbound departure.
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INCLUDED
-- It is important to note that all our safari packages include the following unless specified otherwise.
-- All park entry fee/charges.
-- All transportation as mentioned in a special six seater with guaranteed seats
-- All domestic flights as mentioned in the tour itinerary
-- English speaking driver/guide (we provide guided tours in French, Germany, Japanese, Chinese, Spanish and Russian upon request).
-- Drivers allowance/salary during the entire tour
-- Accommodation and meals on full board basis i.e breakfast, Lunch, dinner, (B, L,D)
-- A complimentary bottle of mineral water - 1 bottle per person per day.
-- All hotel and government taxes.
-- Two way UHF radio.
-- 24/7 customer support.
NOT INCLUDED
-- International ticket.
-- Telephone and/or Fax.
-- Beverages excluding bottled water.
-- Tips / gratuities for driver / hotel staff.
-- Any extras that are not mentioned above.
-- Airport Departure Tax for International Flights.
-- Items of personal nature i.e laundry , souvenirs etc.
-- Travel insurance including damage or loss of luggage and/or personal injury.
-- Extra cost incurred if change in DATE, reduction in number of Persons or deviation from
above itinerary.

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