Visit Elementaita, Baringo, and Bogoria for diverse bird species.
Day 1: Nairobi to Lake Naivasha
Morning pick-up from your hotel or airport in Nairobi.
Drive through the Rift Valley floor to Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake at the base of Mount Longonot.
Afternoon birding boat safari across the lake’s calm waters.
Guided walk at Crescent Island Sanctuary for close-up viewing of waterbirds and plains game.
Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort or Elsamere Lodge.
Day 2: Lake Naivasha to Lake Elementaita
Early morning lakeshore birding.
Transfer to nearby Lake Elementaita, a shallow soda lake inside the UNESCO-listed Kenya Lake System.
Afternoon bird walk.
Optional visit to the Soysambu Conservancy to observe raptors and grassland birds.
Overnight: Lake Elementaita Serena Camp or Sunbird Lodge.
Day 3: Lake Elementaita to Lake Nakuru National Park
Morning transfer to Lake Nakuru, a premier birding site famous for its flamingo-lined shores.
Full-day game and birding drive in the national park.
Also watch for wildlife: endangered White and Black Rhinos, Rothschild’s Giraffe, and tree-climbing lions.
Picnic lunch by the lake.
Overnight: The Cliff Nakuru or Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.
Day 4: Lake Nakuru to Lake Baringo
Scenic drive north to Lake Baringo, a freshwater oasis in a dry acacia landscape.
Afternoon birding boat ride to locate:
Goliath Heron
Northern Carmine Bee-eater
White-faced Scops Owl (guides know exact nesting trees)
Hemprich’s Hornbill
Evening spotlight birding walk for nocturnal species like Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl and Nightjars.
Overnight: Soi Safari Lodge or Roberts’ Camp.
Day 5: Lake Baringo to Nairobi
Morning birding walk along the escarpments and cliffs around Lake Baringo.
Verreaux’s Eagle, White-bellied Go-away-bird, Bristle-crowned Starling
Return drive to Nairobi with en-route checklist review and optional birding stops.
Drop-off at Nairobi hotel or airport.
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Included
- Full-board accommodation at safari camps/lodges.
- Park entrance fees and game drives with professional guides.
- Ground transportation in a private 4x4 safari vehicle.
- Airport transfers on arrival and departure.
Excluded
- International flights.
- Personal expenses.
- Optional activities like balloon safaris.
