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birding in kenya

Bird

Day 1 Nairobi - Aberdares (LD)
Proceed north in the early morning to the Aberdare Mountains. This drive is on a good and scenic macadamized road and three hours after the start of our safari we are comfortably ensconced at the Aberdare Country Club partaking of our lunch. After lunch we continue by four wheel drive to the higher slopes of the mountain and the Ark - which is one of the tree hotels where game is watched from the comfort of the balconies. The multitude and variety of birds on these slopes are an unforgettable beginning of a wonderful safari.
Overnight: The Ark

Day 2 Aberdares - Nakuru (BLD)
Drive into the Great Rift Valley and Lake Nakuru, arriving in time for lunch. This afternoon, enjoy game and bird viewing in Lake Nakuru National Park, home to a record 350 varieties(species) of birds. Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge

The African fish eagle

Day 3 Lake Nakuru (BLD)
A full day at Lake Nakuru includes morning and afternoon game drives in the park. Lake Nakuru is perhaps most famous for the over one million greater and lesser flamingoes that gather at the lake during various times of the year. In addition, the tens of thousands of other birds make this an ornithologist's paradise.
Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge

Day 4 Lake Nakuru - Lake Baringo (BLD)
Travel north and stop near Lake Bogoria to see the hot springs and geysers. Then continue to Lake Baringo, a fresh water lake with over 450 species of birds. This afternoon, enjoy a guided bird walk. Overnight: Lake Baringo Club

Birdie

Day 5 Lake Baringo (BLD)
A day that begins with a guided bird-viewing before breakfast. Later enjoy a boat trip on the Lake, followed by an afternoon at leisure. Overnight: Lake Baringo Club

Day 6 Lake Baringo - Lake Naivasha (BLD)
Drive via Lake Elementaita which is also home to migratory flocks of flamingoes to Lake Naivasha, arriving in time for lunch. A boat trip on Lake Naivasha with a visit to Crescent Island is included on the itinerary for this afternoon.
NOTE:Crescent Island is another ornithogists' paradise is a must-see for the birding aficionado. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Country Club

Birds

Day 7 Lake Naivasha (BLD)
Another day of guided bird watching. Later this afternoon, visit nearby Hell's Gate National Park which is one of the few parks where you are allowed to walk and if you are interested in rock climbing then you are free to try your skills even as the rest of your team proceeds further afield bird watching. Overnight: Lake Naivasha Country Club

Day 8 Naivasha-Maasai Mara (BLD)
An early start for Maasai Mara which is reached in time for lunch at Siana Springs Intrepid.  Afternoon game drive to locate the large variety of game that grace this famous sanctuary.  Among the wildlife you should see are the cheetah, the leopard, buffalo, elephant, antelopes, hippo, crocodile, hyena, rhino and giraffe.  Dinner and overnight at the Lodge. Overnight: Siana Springs Intrepid

Day 9 Maasai Mara (BLD)
A full day is spent game viewing across the rich tree studied grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is reknowed for its great herds of plain game, black manned lion , leopard, cheetah, and annual migration of wild beast and zebras. Meals and overnight at the lodge. Overnight: Mara Serena Lodge

Day 10 Maasai Mara-Nairobi (B)
Drive back to Nairobi today arriving around midday.

HIGH SEASON/MID SEASON
15th June 2006 - 5th Sept 2006/ 6th Sept 2006 - 15th December 2006.
2 PAX : US$3000.00 per person.
3 PAX : US$2900.00 per person.
4 PAX : US$2800.00 per person.
5/7 PAX : US$2500.00 per person.

Single Room Supplement: US$615.00 per person traveling on his/her own.

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