ASSBW 501: NAIVASHA |
NAKURU | MARA
Departs daily at 07.00am and
returns by 2.00pm
Day 1.
Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
Distance: 85km (1 hr 15 min.). An
early drive to Nairobi National Park for an introductory birding session before drive
via the Great Rift Valley escarpment with breathtaking views of the
world's greatest land rift to papyrus fringed Lake Naivasha. Lake
Naivasha has a bird list of over 350 species - eg Fish Eagles, Pied
Kingfishers, Long-tailed and Great Cormorants, Black Herons, Grey-backed
fiscal, Yellow-Collared Lovebird among other notable species. Sunset
boat ride to see the hippos. Overnight accommodation at Lake Naivasha
Sopa Lodge, L,D
Day 2.
Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
Depart to Nakuru for lunch and
afternoon game drive in Lake Nakuru for flamingoes as well as the rare
white rhino. The park is world’s famous ornithological paradise with
over 450 species of birdlife - flamingoes, pelicans, . Overnight at
Sarova Lion Hill Lodge, B,L,D.
Day 3.
Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Distance: 300 km. (5 hr.). Morning
drive West past extinct Mt Longonot into Masai Mara Game Reserve with it
high concentration of wildlife and outstanding scenic views. Afternoon
game viewing drive. The
birdlist totals over 450 species and includes - Egyptian vulture, Hooded
vulture, Griffon vulture, Nubian vulture, White-backed and White-headed
vulture, Ostrich, Cardinal Quelea, Woodpeckers (Golden-tailed, Little
Spotted and Fine-banded), among other hundreds of species.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Sarova
Mara Tented Camp, B,L,D.
Day 4.
Masai Mara
Full day of wildldife and bird
watching in this typical savannah country a well-known site for various
wildlife movies. Full board accommodation at the lodge, B L,D.
Day 5.
Masai Mara - Nairobi
After breakfast, drive back to
Nairobi, B