5-Day Kenya Birding Tour in Lake Naivasha, Nakuru and Masai Mara
per person
This is a 5-day birding Tour in Kenya that takes you to the country’s most popular national parks. The tour includes Lake Naivasha, a large freshwater lake known for its diverse birdlife, featuring over 300 species such as saddle-billed stork, Great white pelicans, and Goliath herons. The next stop is Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for having more than 500 bird species and notable raptors. Finally, the safari goes to Maasai Mara National Park, which also boasts over 500 bird species, including savannah residents and migrants, as well as 57 types of raptors. Join this beautiful experience in Kenya to explore its rich avian wildlife.
Tour Highlights
- Day 1: Birding transfer to Lake Naivasha.
- Day 2: Birding Lake Naivasha and transfer to Lake Nakuru.
- Day 3: Birding Lake Nakuru and Transfer Masai Mara.
- Day 4: Birding Day in Masai Mara National Park.
- Day 5: Birding in the Masai Mara and transfer to Nairobi.
Day 1: Birding Transfer to Lake Naivasha
Pick up from your hotel for a drive through the Great North to Lake Naivasha, arriving by mid-morning for a bird walk before time for lunch at the lodge. Lake Naivasha is truly a bird sanctuary; over 450 bird species have been recorded here. You can study birds of the region such as fish eagles, ospreys, black crakes, lily-trotters and herons. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge/camp.
Accommodation: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort (Mid-range), Enashipai Resort & Spa (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Lunch and Dinner
Day 2: Birding Lake Naivasha and Transfer to Lake Nakuru
After breakfast leave Naivasha and head for Lake Nakuru famous for its millions of pink flamingos arriving by midmorning. Here you can have a chance to see some of the common bird species like the lesser and greater flamingos, African fish eagle, tawny eagle, green wood hoopoes, great white and pink backed pelicans. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge/hotel
Accommodation: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge (Mid-range), The Cliff Nakuru (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 3: Birding Lake Nakuru and Transfer to Masai Mara
After breakfast, drive west past extinct Mount Longonot into the Masai Mara Game Reserve, arriving in good time for lunch. This park is famous for its high concentration of wildlife and outstanding scenic views. The park boasts a bird list of over 450 species, which includes hooded vulture, secretary bird, ostrich, white-headed vultures, woodpeckers, griffon vulture, Egyptian vultures, Nubian vulture, cardinal Quelea, among others. Dinner and overnight stay at the camp/lodge
Accommodation: Mara Serena Safari Lodge (Mid-range), Angama (Luxury)
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 4: Full Day Birding Masai Mara National Reserve
Full day spent in the park for wildlife and Birdwatching; the Mara birds come in every color and size. More than 400 bird species have already been recorded here, including birds of prey. Bird lovers can enjoy birds like white-tipped crests, Ross’s turacos, orange-billed starlings, fishing owl, wary guinea fowl, long-crested eagles, pygmy falcons, and red-winged schalows turacos. Dinner and overnight stay at the lodge or camp.
Meal Plan: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Day 5: Birding Masai Mara and Transfer to Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi with lunch en route, arriving in the afternoon.
Meal Plan: Breakfast and Lunch
Price Items includes and excludes
Includes:
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- All airport transfers, both pickups and drop-offs
- Service of an English-speaking guide
- All accommodation and all meals as stated in the itinerary
- Dinking bottled water throughout the safari
- Park entrance fees and government taxes
- All ground transport in a 4×4 safari vehicle with a pop-up
- Fuel for 5 days
- All activities mentioned in the itinerary
- All meals indicated in the itinerary
Exclusions
- Travel Visa
- International flights
- Travel insurance
- Government increase in tax/park fees,
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