7 Days Kenya Lake System Birding Tour

7 Days
6 Nights

Departs daily ex Nairobi by road

Tour Cost
Prices on request

overview

The safari takes you to Kenya Lake System composed of three alkaline lakes and their surrounding territories: Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Elementaita. Some of the world’s greatest diversities and concentrations of bird species are recorded within the lake systems. 4 million Lesser Flamingos move between the three shallow lakes in an outstanding wildlife spectacle.

Day 1:
Nairobi – Lake Bogoria

You will be met at your hotel/airport by our company representative, briefed and then depart for Lake Bogoria. On the way you will have a brief stop at the Great Rift Valley view point. Arrive in time for lunch. After lunch and short rest, you will have a guided walking tour around lake Bogoria. Back to the lodge in the evening.

Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Lake Bogoria Resort & Spa.

Distance: Approximately 248 kilometers from Nairobi.

Day 2:
Lake Bogoria Full-Day

On this day you will have a guided tour around Lake Bogoria viewing the diverse bird species and other natural attractions like hot spring geysers. The reserve is also home to shy kudu antelope with spiraling horns, impalas, cheetahs, ostriches and marabou storks.

Meal plan: Lunch & Dinner

Accommodation: Lake Bogoria Resort & Spa.

Day 3:
Lake Bogoria – Lake Nakuru

After breakfast at the resort, you will  depart for Lake Nakuru National Park. On arrival you will have an en-route game drive as you proceed to Sarova Lion hill Lake Nakuru for check in and lunch. After short rest, you will enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Lake Nakuru national park which is considered a paradise for bird-watchers. It has become famous because of the millions of pink flamingos that flock its shores. Return to the lodge in the evening.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Sarova Lionhill Lake Nakuru.

Distance: Approximately 96 kilometers from Lake Bogoria.

Day 4:
Lake Nakuru Full-Day

On this day you will have full day game drives or morning and afternoon game drives. You will enjoy the wide ecological diversity and varied habitats that range from Lake Nakuru itself to the surrounding escarpment and picturesque ridges. The park is ideal for bird watching and you can also easily spot some of the big five-members, buffalo and rhino grazing at the park’s beautiful grasslands.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Sarova Lion hill Lake Nakuru.

Day 5:
Lake Nakuru – Lake Elementaita

Depart the lodge at around 10 AM and drive leisurely to Lake Elementaita arriving nearer to lunch time. The rest of the day will be spent a leisure relaxing in the hotel and watching activities in the Lake.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Lodge.

Distance: Approximately 50 kilometers from Lake Nakuru.

Day 6:
Lake Elementaita Full-Day

On this day you will have guided bird walks along the lake, conducted by the resident naturalist, with tools such as the binoculars and a birding list provided. The Conservancy plays host to 450 bird species, and birding experts report up to 60 species of birds a day – a birder’s paradise including the flamingos and also home to great white pelicans, great crested grebe and is an important stopover for over 350 migratory bird species.

Meal plan: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner.

Accommodation: Lake Elementaita Serena Lodge.

Day 7:
Lake Elementaita – Nairobi

After breakfast at the lodge depart for Nairobi where upon arrival you will be transferred to your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for your flight home.

Package Includes

  • Full board accommodation on safari
  • Meals as stipulated within the itinerary
  • All park entry fees.
  • Scheduled game drive
  • Vehicle park entry fees
  • Safari van with popup roof
  • Service of a tour guide
  • Bottles of water during safari
  • Government Taxes
  • Emergency air evacuation cover

Package Excludes

  • Tips and gratitude
  • International airfares
  • Visas
  • Soft drinks and local beers

Optional Activities

  • Maasai village visit@ $30 per person
  • Hot air balloon@ $450 per person

Getting There

This tour starts in Nairobi, Kenyan Capital city.

We have local daily flights available on several airlines, you will get to Masai mara in just 50 minutes.

A transfer from and back to the airport is included

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour can be arranged for an extra cost

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