Bird Watching in Naivasha, Kakamega, Kisumu, and Maasai Mara: A Bird Enthusiast’s Paradise

Maasai Mara National Reserve, Kenya

From

$2,500.00

Duration

18 days

Overview

When it comes to bird watching, Kenya stands as a treasure trove of avian wonders. The country’s diverse landscapes, from the stunning shores of Lake Naivasha to the lush forests of Kakamega, the captivating Kisumu, and the renowned Maasai Mara, offer a remarkable range of bird species that will enthral any bird enthusiast. When planning a bird watching expedition in Kenya, ensure you have the right gear, including binoculars, a field guide, and comfortable clothing. Engage experienced guides to enhance your birding experience, as their local knowledge and expertise can significantly enrich your avian encounters. Remember to respect the habitats and adhere to ethical birding practices to preserve the natural beauty and serenity of these remarkable bird watching locations. Kenya’s avian wonders provide a captivating and enriching bird watching experience. From the tranquil shores of Lake Naivasha to the majestic landscapes of Kakamega, Kisumu, and Maasai Mara, each destination offers a unique opportunity to explore and appreciate the diverse birdlife of this incredible country.

Included/Exclude

  • • Transportation on a Landcruiser or Safari Van with photographic roof • Accommodation and meals as stated in the itinerary. • Park entry fee where applicable • Service of an English-speaking driver • Guarantee of going for this trip. • Game viewing drives as per the Itinerary • Driver allowances and park fees for vehicle and driver • Government taxes
    • Tips to driver guide, porters and hotel staff. • Extras at the Lodges – tips, drinks, telephone bills, drinks both alcoholic and non – alcoholic. • Airfare is not included in the tour
    7-day extension to the 22-days Birding Safari

Tour Plan

You will be met by our tour manager who will welcome give brief on your tour. You will then be transferred to your hotel have lunch and then visit the National Museums gallery, the museum garden and, if time permits, other sites around Nairobi, for a diversity of species in this unbelievably bird-rich city. Lunch at a city restaurant. Overnight at Tamarind Tree Hotel on bed and breakfast basis. (Other meals are extra or prior arranged depending on your arrival time).
After breakfast drive to Lake Naivasha and arrive in good time for lunch. Have another boat ride for ducks, waders, warblers and kingfishers. The woodland around the lake is a good habitat for cuckoos and cisticolas. The lake supports large populations of Hippo, Wildebeest, Maasai Giraffe, Waterbuck and lots of others. The Acacia around the lake provide larger population of African Fish Eagle, Grey-crested and Helmet-shrike. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha sopa/ simba or similar
Drive after breakfast to Kakamega forest having your lunch enroute. Kakamega Tropical Rain Forest. This is the only tropical rain forest in the country. It is on the easternmost boundary of the West African tropical rain forest. This makes it a unique biome because it contains species found nowhere else in the country. Birds to look for are the Great Blue Turraco, White-spotted Fluff tail, the endemic Chapin’s Flycatcher, the threatened and incredibly localized Turner’s Eremomela, Stuhlman’s Starling among a long list of other West African species. Dinner and overnight at Rondo Retreat Centre.
Drive to Kisumu, which is a city at the shores of Lake Victoria, after breakfast. Take a boat ride for your birding viewing adventure. Along the Papyrus stands on the shores of Lake Victoria and Yala Swamps, we shall look for the three Papyrus endemics which are Papyrus Gonolek, Warbler and Canary. Other Lake region species to see are Open-billed Stork, White winged Warbler, Swamp Flycatcher, Red-headed Quelea, Yellow-backed Weaver, Greater-swamp Warbler, Northern Brown-throated Weaver, Red-chested Sunbird, Slender-billed and Golden-backed Weavers among others. Lunch, dinner and overnight at kiboko bay.
Drive to and bird the famed Maasai Mara Game Reserve after breakfast. You will have packed lunch. The Mara Game Reserve has varied habits, including open rolling grasslands, river line forests, acacia woodlands, swamps, escarpments, etc. These contribute to its exceedingly diverse wildlife. It is know for its huge concentrations of herbivores and attendant predators. More than 500 bird species are known to occur here, including raptor 53 raptor species such as Southern Ground Hornbill, Long-toed Plover Lizard Buzzard, Secretary Bird, Shelley’s Francolin, Red-necked Spur fowl, Madagascar Squacco Heron, Rofous-bellied Heron Spotted Thicknee, Red-throated Spurfowl, Magpie Shrike, Black Coucal, Little Greenbul, Yellow-bellied Hyliota, Athi Short-toed Lark, Karamoja Apalis, Zitting and Rock-loving Cisticola Dinner and overnight at Serena/ mpata/ sopa/ simba/ keekorok or similar

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Max Guests

24

Min Age

12

Languages Support

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