Birding Tours in Africa, Bird Watching in Kenya
Ornithological Safaris in Kenya, Africa Avifauna
Safaris, The Best of Africa Bird Life
Kenya Bird Watching Adventures in Kenya (10 Days) - ATWS
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DAY 1: NAIROBI
Arrival in Nairobi with an overnight stay at Hotel of choice among the
five star accommodation in this modern African metropolis. Afternoon
city tour then proceed for Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
DAY 2: NAIROBI - SAMBURU GAME RESERVE
Approximately 343 North East of Nairobi lies the Samburu and Buffalo
Springs National Reserves. A drive through the Rift Valley and the highlands
takes you to this reserves which are unparalled in Kenya for the number
and diversity of its game. After lunch, time to relax before heading
out on a game viewing drive. Dinner and overnight at the Samburu Serena
Lodge.
DAY 3: SAMBURU AND BUFFALO SPRINGS
NATIONAL PARK RESERVES
Morning and afternoon game drives are provided. Among the wildlife are
the various antelopes and all the Big Five (i.e Elephant, Lion, Leopard,
Rhino and Buffalo). All the meals and overnight at the Samburu Serena
Lodge.
DAYS 4: SAMBURU - SWEET WATERS
GAME RESERVE
After breakfast, depart for Sweetwater's Chimpanzee Sanctuary. This
Chimp Sanctuary is the only one of its kind in Kenya. Visitors can enjoy
the unique opportunity of observing the Chimps by boat on the Ewaso
Nyiro River. The riverine forest and Savannah grasslands of the Sanctuary
are home to 22 orphaned Chimps. Dinner and overnight at the Sweetwater's
Tented Camp.
DAY 5: SWEETWATER'S - MT. KENYA SAFARI CLUB
After breakfast we proceed the few kilometers north to Mt. Kenya Safari
Club, a luxurious retreat with spectacular views across the forested
slopes to the snow-capped peaks of Mt. Kenya. Among the activities available
within the grounds of these manicured lawns and ornamental ponds are
- swimming, tennis, gold, bowling, croquet, trout fishing and game viewing.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at the club. (Remember that a tie and jacket
for the gentlemen and evening dress for ladies is necessary for dinner
at this exclusive club
DAY 6: MT. KENYA - ABERDARES NATIONAL
PARK
After breakfast, depart for Nyeri arriving in time for lunch. For clients
staying at Treetops lunch is served at the Outspan Hotel and for those
staying at the Ark, lunch is served at the Aberdare Country Club. After
lunch, a transfer is provided to either Treetops or the Ark, which are
strategically situated for night game viewing. Dinner and overnight
at Treetops/Ark
DAY 7: ABERDERS (TREETOPS) - LAKE
NAKURU
After breakfast, proceed to lake Nakuru arriving in time for lunch.
An afternoon game drive takes us round the Lake; home of the famous
pink flamingo. Lake Nakuru is truly an ornithologist's paradise. Dinner
and overnight at the Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill.
DAY 8: LAKE NAKURU - MAASAI MARA
Awoken by the most natural alarm clock (birdlife) for breakfast then
the unforgettable journey to Maasai Mara Game Reserve via Narok and
Olkurruk, where the Maasai culture is displayed by the Oloo Lolo Maasai
Cultural Association and thereafter into the Maasai Mara Game Reserve.
Being the northern stretch of the world famous Serengeti National park
it is the scene of the teeming wildebeest and Zebra migration. On arrival
relax by the pool. Afternoon game drive. Dinner and overnight at Sopa
Lodge.
DAY 9: MAASAI MARA
Morning and afternoon game drives are provided. Among the wildlife seen
are Wildebeest, black rhino, cheetah, giraffe, elephant, great herds
of antelope and fascinating primates such as the red-tailed monkey.
Game drives in open land drovers and bush walks with excellent resident
guides and naturalists reveal the wonders of the Mara in an interpretative
experience for you. All meals and overnight at Sopa Lodge.
DAY 10 : MAASAI MARA - NAIROBI
Depart early for Nairobi via Narok and ascend the escarpment to the
central highlands.
A full day is spent in Nairobi
