9-Day Top-Notch Birdwatching and Special 5 Expedition

Upon arrival at the airport, you will be received by one of our office representatives. After a custom of processes at the airport, he/she will organise your transfer to the hotel in Nairobi, where you will have an overnight stay awaiting your trip to commence the following day officially. This package is designed in a way that it accomodates all your arrival times in Nairobi/Mombasa or any international Airport in Kenya i.e if you arrive at night then you will have a rest and an overnight stay in one of the hotels in Nairobi/Mombasa since we understand that you spend long hours flying and therefore it is advisable to have a health break before commencing on your Adventure.

You'll begin your adventure with a warm welcome as you are picked up from your Nairobi hotel. Set off for Hell's Gate National Park, where you can choose to explore by bike or on foot [Optional Activity done at an extra cost]. The park's dramatic cliffs, gorges, and geothermal features provide a unique backdrop as you might encounter zebras, giraffes, and buffalo. After your adventure, you'll head to your lodge or camp by Lake Naivasha for lunch. In the afternoon, you'll embark on a tranquil boat ride on Lake Naivasha. You'll glide past pods of hippos and watch fish eagles swoop down for their catch. The lake's shores are frequented by waterbucks and giraffes, making for a picturesque scene. Return to your lodge or camp for a delicious dinner and a peaceful evening.

After breakfast at the lodge, you will be driven to Lake Nakuru National Park. Across the equator, southwards of Bogoria, lies the Rift Valley’s most famous lake, Lake Nakuru. Known all over the world for its flamingos, it’s alkaline and is recognized as being one of the Natural Wonders of the World. Lake Nakuru is now a rhino sanctuary, harbouring a population of over 40 black and over 60 white rhinos, but the flamingos, of course, have always been the main attraction. At times, there may be almost 2 million flamingos in the residence, forming a stunningly beautiful deep pink band around the edge of the lakeshore. You will arrive in time for lunch and then have an afternoon game drive. Dinner and your overnight stay are at the lodge.

After breakfast, you'll embark on a full-day game drive. Lake Nakuru is known as an ornithological paradise by bird-watchers because the lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth, which boasts anywhere between one and two million lesser and greater pink flamingos that feed on the abundant algae thriving in the lake's warm waters. This full-day excursion to Lake Nakuru allows you to observe the world-renowned flamingos as well as search for other wildlife such as buffalo, rhinos, giraffes, and baboons. Lake Nakuru is world famous also as a sanctuary for both black and white rhinos. Besides that, more than 400 species of birds can be seen in the park. Between the lake and the cliffs in the west, large pythons inhabit the dense woodland and can often be seen crossing the roads or dangling from trees.

After a hot breakfast at the lodge, you'll depart for Lake Baringo National Park. Lake Baringo is fed by 3 rivers, which are the river Molo, the river Perkerra, and has no outlet. This lake, along with Lake Naivasha are the only freshwater lake in the rift valley. Lake Baringo National Park hosts animals like impalas, dik-dik, zebras, Grant's gazelles, warthogs, hippos, crocodiles, klipspringer, rock hyrax, and many more. This Lake is a habitat for over 470 bird species, including the flamingoes, pelicans, cormorants, and fish eagles. The lake also features islands, which are visited on a boat ride.

After breakfast, you'll embark on your journey north towards Samburu National Reserve, which is set in the northern region of Kenya. Along the way, you'll enjoy spectacular landscapes. Your drive shall proceed to pass the equator crossing to the semi-arid county of Samburu. You'll embark on your first game drive en route to Samburu Sopa lodge for check-in and Lunch. Another game drive is scheduled in the afternoon till evening. Unlike other reserves, Samburu is home to rare species such as Grevy's zebra, Somali ostrich, reticulated giraffe, Besia oryx, and gerenuk, often referred to as the 'Samburu Special Five. You will return to the camp after the African sunset for dinner and an overnight stay.

You'll enjoy your breakfast, followed by a full day of unlimited wildlife viewing. Possible sightings include the Special Five of Samburu: the Reticulated giraffe, the Grevy zebra, the Beisa oryx, the Somali ostrich, and gerenuk, all rare species that occur only in this part of the country, and look for its well-known, more giant game, including elephants, lions, and leopards. You will enjoy a picnic lunch before returning to the camp to relax for the afternoon/evening. Your game drives will be along the Ewaso Nyiro River, where most wild animals are found. Your dinner and overnight stay will be at Samburu Sopa Lodge.

You will set off to Mount Kenya National Park after breakfast, arriving at Sarova Maiyan Nanyuki for lunch. Secreted deep within the country’s largest forest reserve, the lodge offers the clarity of mountain air, the tranquility of the forest, a colorful parade of wildlife, and the chance of scaling the icy peaks of Kenya’s highest mountain. On the way, you can see the pineapple plantation, the famous Delmonte farm in Thika. In the afternoon, pay a visit to the Mt. Kenya Animal Orphanage. The animal orphanage is located at the entrance gate of Mount Kenya Wildlife Conservancy and is within walking distance from the lodge reception. The orphanage is also home to injured, neglected, or frightened wild animals. They are taken care of at the orphanage to release them back into the wild, where they belong.

You'll depart for Nairobi in the morning after breakfast, arriving in the afternoon and transferred to the airport to proceed with your journey back home or you can be driven to your hotel of choice in Nairobi for your overnight stay