walking safaris in kenya

ORNITHOLOGICAL SAFARI

Our first day in Nairobi will be spent visiting some of this bird rich city's best birding locations. Hartlaub's Turaco, Hadada Ibis, Black Kite, Red-eyed Dove, Speckled Mousebird, Fiscal Shrike, White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher, Bronzy Sunbird, and Amethyst Sunbird, and many others are all easily seen in and around this bird-rich city.

MACUSHLA -1 night

A charming bed and breakfast situated in a quiet suburb of Nairobi. Nairobi hosts a remarkable diversity of birds and you will be able to see many differnet species just by walking around Macushla's grounds.

After breakfast we will drive down to Lake Naivasha which is the highest fresh water lake in the Great Rift Valley. We will take the old road down the escarpment passing Susua and Longonot, two dormant volcanoes. On the drive we might see the White-fronted Bee-eater, Pin-tailed Whydah, Augur Buzzard, Kori Bustard and Black-shouldered Kite.

In the afternoon we will take a walk along the shores of Lake Naivasha enjoying the Papyrus Swamps and the masses of waterbirds including Little Grebes, African Spoonbills, and Goliath Herons (the largest heron in the world). You will be amazed at how many birds you can see around Lake Naivasha.

LOLDIA -1 night

An early morning boat ride on Lake Naivasha hopefully seeing Red Knobbed Coot, African Jacana, Black Smith Plover, Hippo and if we are lucky African Clawless Otters. Breakfast at the lodge and then depart for Lake Nakuru National Park which is internationally famous for its populations of Lesser Flamingo and Pelicans and has over 450 species of birds as well as excellent game viewing.

LION HILL LODGE - 2 nights

A lodge within Nakuru National Park looking out over the Lake. Game viewing and birdwatching in Lake Nakuru National Park is out of this world. You will have an excellent chance of seeing White and Black Rhino, Leopard, Colobus Monkeys as well as the Rothschild's Giraffe. Birds include Yellow-billed Stork, African Spoonbill, Cape Teal, Rufous-necked Wryneck, Ground Hornbill, Bearded Woodpecker, Black Crowned Tchagra, and Arrow-marked Babler.

Rondo Retreat - 3 Nights

Wake up early and leave for Kakamega Forest. Kakamega , is a mid-altitude tropical rain forest that is home to many West African birds found nowhere else in Kenya. Rondo Retreat is a cute lodge settled in lovely gardens from which you can spot most of Kakemegas rich bird-life and monkeys.

In Kakemega it is possible to see Banded-snake Eagle, Chapin's Flycatcher, Blue-Spotted Wood-dove, Great Blue Turaco, African Emerald Cuckoo, Grey Cuckoo Shrike, Petit's Cuckoo Shrike, Red-headed Bluebill, Forest Weaver, Bar-Tailed Trogon, Blue-headed Bee-eater, Double-toothed Barbet, Bronze Sunbird, Red Chested Owlet, Black and White-casqued Hornbill, Jameson's Wattle-eye amongst many others.

From Rondo we will drive through the Kerio Valley with a picnic en route, hopefully spotting the Brown Parrot, White-crested Turaco and possibly the Boran Cisticola. Arrive at Lake Baringo and take a boat across to Island Camp. With Over 500 species of birds recorded this is a popular area for birders. Relax around the camp and perhaps go for a swim to cool off after the long drive. An early morning boat ride the following monring on the lake looking for African Darter, Goliath Heron, Hemprich's Hornbill and the Great Egret as well as Pelicans and possibly Hippo and Crocodile. Relax through the day and take an evening bird walk on the island.

SAMATIAN CAMP -2 nights

A small lodge on an island in Lake Baringo, Samatian is a casual and comfortable lodge which affords its visitors a beautiful view this dramatic rift valley lake. From here we will go on birdwalks and game viewing boat rides. Full board accommodation.

Wake up early and depart for the mainland where you will take a short walk along the cliffs looking for Fan-tailed Raven, Brown-tailed Rock Chat and Bristle Crowned Starling.
We will then drive to the Karisia Hills. This is a scenic drive up the escarpment on to the Laikipia Plateau. In this area we will pass through the country of the Pokot people.

KARISIA HILLS - 2 nights

We will drive up to the thickly forested Karisia Hills and spend a night camping inside this beautiful forest. Chances are quite good for seeing Crowned Eagles here. Narina Trogons are also a possibility as well as Grey-cuckoo shrike, Red-fronted Parrot, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Chestnut-throated Apalis, Brown-capped Weaver, and Dusky Flycathcr.

Tumaren - 3 nights

Download a birdlist from Tumaren.

Tumaren is a stunning 3000 acre conservation area dedicated exclusively to the protection and enjoyment of wildlife. Our camps are luxurious but at the same time mobile so that we can move nomadically with our camels or else by vehicle. Adventure, discovery and total relaxation await every visitor to Tumaren.

The birds of Laikipia are diverse, abundant and characteristic of the Somali-Masai biome. The area is also rich in wildlife including the largest population of Grevy's Zebra in the world as well as several packs of wild dogs. The days will be spent either going on game drives or walking and enjoying the Ewaso Nyiro river. Some species you can expect to find include Pygmy Falcon, Banded Parisoma, Vulturine Guineafowl, Pearl-spotted Owlet, Grey-wren Warbler, Red-fronted Warbler, D’ Arnaud’s Barbet, Scaly Chatterer, Bare-eyed Thrush, Red-fronted Warbler, Taita Fiscal Shrike, Grey-Headed Bush Shrike, Spotted Morning Thrush, Pale-chanting Goshawk, and Greyheaded Bush-shrike. Return to Nairobi via Nanyuki..

Return to Nairobi via Nanyuki hopefully getting good views of Mount Kenya.

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