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Birding safari kenya:10 Days Meru National
Park, Samburu, Lake Nakuru, Lake Baringo, Lake
Naivasha.
Day
1. Meru National Park-This
is where George and Joy Adamson released several
hand-reared animals, including the son of the
famous lioness Elsa (immortalised in the book
Born Free) and their cheetah Pippa. George's
stint here as Park Warden meant the park had a
high profile in the 1970’s and '80’s. But it has
sadly gone through very dark days. The area was
hard hit by poachers, who murdered Joy Adamson
in Meru National Park and later George, at the
nearby Kora National Reserve. Elephant numbers
were decimated and a herd of white rhino that
were imported from South Africa and lovingly
protected by rangers, were shot along with their
keepers by heavily armed poachers. Security
since then has been beefed up, but it is best to
enquire about conditions, before arranging a
trip. Having said that it has lovely views, with
Mt Kenya as a backdrop, and there are plenty of
animals these days and birds.
- Depart Nairobi past Central highlands i.e Embu/Meru
towns to Meru National Park. Afternoon bird
watching. Dinner and overnight at a lodge or
campsite.
Day 2. Meru
National Park -
Full day bird watching, all meals and overnight
at a lodge or campsite.
Day 3. Samburu
National Reserve
-The highlight of this
Reserve is the spectacular scenic beauty, rivers
and forest. The local people have very rich and
colorful cultural heritage. Wildlife includes,
leopards, hippos, elephants, lions, reticulated
giraffes, grevy’s zebras, bongos and crocodiles
in the Uaso Nyiro River.
Accommodations: Several Game Lodges & a public
campsite located inside the park.
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Depart Meru National park for Samburu arriving
in time for lunch. Afternoon Bird watching.
Dinner and overnight at a Samburu Serena Lodge
or Samburu Lodge
Day 4. Samburu
National Reserve -
Full day bird watching. All meals and over night
at a Samburu Serena Lodge or Samburu Lodge
Day 5. Lake Nakuru
This lake offers one of the world's most
spectacular wildlife sights, that of brilliant
pink flamingos as far as the eye can see. When
conditions are right, between one and two
million lesser and greater flamingos feed around
the shores of the shallow soda lake, together
with tens of thousands of other birds. The best
place to view the birds is from Baboon Cliff,
where you can look out over the dazzling fringe
of pink around the lake's shores. But be warned:
you are not guaranteed to see this
ornithological extravaganza - there are times
when the lake conditions change and the birds
move on to other soda lakes. So check first
before renting a car. Lake Nakuru was declared a
national park in 1961 and it now covers an area
of some 200 kmē. Here you will also see warthog,
waterbuck and large numbers of impala. Other
slightly shyer residents include buffalo,
Rothschild giraffe, eland, lion, leopard and
black rhino. It goes without saying that this is
a bird watchers paradise.
- Depart Samburu after breakfast for lake Nakuru
National park. Lunch and afternoon bird watching
Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge or
Sarova Lion Hill.
Day 6. Lake Baringo
-About 100km
North of Nakuru, is this beautiful tranquil
fresh water lake host to rare 300 bird’s species
seen no where else in Africa. Boat trips on the
lakes are popular to view the hippo, crocodile
and bird life. Also a visit to the Njemps tribal
villages or watch them fishing from their frills
papyrus boats is fun.
Accommodation: Lodges & public campsite.
- Early morning
bird watching before departing for lake Baringo
in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at a Lake
Baringo Club or campsite.
Day 7. Lake Baringo
- Full day bird
watching. All meals and overnight at a Lake
Baringo Club or campsite.
Day 8.
Breakfast at lake Baringo
and depart for lake Naivasha to arrive in time
for lunch. Afternoon bird watching . Dinner and
overnight at a Lake Naivasha Lodge or campsite.
Day 9. Lake
Naivasha-Full day
bird watching. All meals and overnight at a
lodge or campsite
Day 10. Nairobi
- After breakfast
return to Nairobi. Dinner at carnivore
restaurant .Overnight Nairobi hotel.
Price per person sharing Camping
US$1,675/Euro1400
Lodge US$2,450/Euro2050
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