6 Days Kenya Birding Safari

6 Days Kenya Birding Safari

Starting Point

Nairobi

Trip Days

6 Days

Hotel

5 Star

Transportation

Safari Vehicle

6 Days Kenya Birding Safari

There are over 500 species of birds along with spectacular landscapes and wildlife safari viewing infamous parks like the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru, Laikipia and Amboseli to name a few.

The collections of birds in places like Hell’s Gate, Buffalo Springs and Kakamega Forest get you a little bit off the beaten track. Other places worth a visit, especially after the rains, are Mt Kenya, Samburu and Shaba, North Kinangop grassland, Lake Baringo, Aberdare National Park and Tsavo National Parks East and West.

  • Price

    Starting from $ 3560
  • Location

    Kenya
  • Durations

    6Days - 5 Nights
  • Type

    Safari Tour
  • Departure City

    Kenya
  • End City

    Kenya

After breakfast, pick up at city hotel and drive to Amboseli National Park, known for its thriving big game population. From a distance, take in views of the highest mountain in Africa, the snow-capped Mount Kilimanjaro, with its impressive Uhuru Peak soaring to 19,341 feet. Arrive at your lodge for in time for lunch. After lunch, explore the acacia woodland, freshwater swamps, scrub brush and open plains in search of wildlife. Part of the park is composed of a dried-up lakebed, where mirages rise from the shimmering heat. Later in the evening, share in a special dinner

Spend the day on early morning and afternoon game drive, crisscrossing the landscape in search of elephants, zebras and wildebeests along the saltpan trails. The park is famous for its tranquil beauty that allows fabulous wildlife viewing, photography and easy approachable wildlife, the park supports what is probably Africa’s largest population of free-ranging elephants, along with over 80 different mammals’ species, and more than 400 birds species.The park is famous for Echo the Elephant; the world most researched female matriarch elephant under the guidance of Dr. Cynthia Moss, American conservationist. For those interested in local cultural experience, Encircle Africa Safaris will offer an optional complimentary tour to a local Maasai Village next to the park.

Early morning breakfast and check out,and depart by road to Lake Naivasha via Nairobi. The lake names from a Masai phrase meaning rough waters, symbolic to the rough storms experienced in the Lake. Lake Naivasha is the second largest and highest lake at 1884 above sea level of rift valley lakes. The lake draws a great range of game on its shores and is known of some spectacular sporting activities. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and check in. Afternoon at leisure relaxing by the lodge’s sun heated pool ,enjoy the beauty of the lake shores where some wild animals roam around as well as admiring the colonial architecture around or you may can decide to book any of the Optional activities offered in and around the lodge which might include a visit to Hells Gate National Park which was once a tributary of a prehistoric lake that fed early humans in the Rift Valley , Visit to Olkaria geothermal spa which offers a bouquet of adventure, spice comfort, luxury, and true Africa hospitality and /or you can decide to hike at Mount Longonot, its crater rim provides great scenic views across the beautiful Rift Valley all the way to Lake Naivasha.

Following after breakfast and check out is a drive to the iconic and famous Masai Mara Game Reserve. The unending landscape hosts some 400-500 bird species, 95 animal species and all of the great predators, including the country’s largest lion population. The Mara lies within the territory of the Masai, who help administer the park and protect it from poachers.After familiarizing yourself with your luxurious lodge, ideally situated at the confluence of the Mara’s four game-viewing regions, take an afternoon game drive through the famed reserve.

Spend the day exploring a region bestowed with over 500 square miles of savannas, woodlands and tree-fringed rivers. You shall traverse Masai Mara reserve on unlimited game viewing encountering the big five and more of the lesser game. Masai Mara is flooded with Kenya’s richest concentration of wildlife, owing to Tanzanian migrators like lions, cheetahs, the Gazelles, wildebeest and zebras. Predators and preys bound unto one another inhabit this savannah land of Mara. You may also decide to go on a hot air balloon ride, for an additional cost, floating peacefully above the game-dotted plains. Onyour last evening at Masai mara game reserve, attend a memorable farewell dinner and toast your unforgettable African adventure with your family.

After breakfast and check out,drive back to Nairobi.Upon arrival, you will be transferred back to your city hotel or direct to the international airport to connect your outbound flight.

Included

  • Park fees as per the package.

  • Internet access where applicable.

  • Local, professional English speaking driver guides.

  • 24/7 Encircle Africa local on call support from Concierge.

  • Bean bags for use in the vehicle for stabilizing photography.

  • Field guide books provided in the safari vehicle.

  • Service charges, hotel taxes and government taxes as per NOW.

  • Complimentary & unlimited bottled water in the safari vehicles.

  • Game drives in a 4x4 Land Cruiser, custom built to provide ample leg room.

  • Transportation, transfers, sightseeing and game viewing as detailed in the package.

  • Accommodation and meals as per the itinerary; full board while on safari, (B.L.D).

  • Airport transfers on the departure day irrespective of the airline and time of departure.

  • Emergency Air Evacuation Cover to nearest healthy facility; excludes any hospitalization and medical expenses .

Excluded

  • Visa fee.

  • Hot Air balloon.

  • Travel Insurance.

  • International flights.

  • Tips to Hotel staff and Driver Guide.

  • Any of the optional activities are not included.

  • Meals and beverages, other than specified.

  • All statutory increases beyond our contro

Tarrifs

Oltukai, L.Naivasha Sopa, Mara Sopa Lodge

Travel Season Months Price Per Person $ Usds
Peak Jul- Oct $ 3,050:00
High Nov- Mar $ 2,690:00
Low Apr- Jun $ 2,390:00

Oltukai, L.Naivasha Sopa, Ashnil Mara Camp

Travel Season Months Price Per Person $ Usds
Peak Jul- Oct $ 3,385:00
High Nov- Mar $ 2,950:00
Low Apr- Jun $ 2,395:00

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