NWS
001: Sunbird Special
8 Nights/ 9 Days - 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 Hotel or similar one. (BLD)
Day
02: Nairobi - Lake Elementaita
Morning departure to Lake Elementaita arriving in the mid morning bird
walk to try and identify 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.
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 National Park
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.
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 at Lake Nakaru Lodge.
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.
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