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This short but rich Bird Watching Safari explores Kenya’s spectacular Rift Valley lakes and the legendary Maasai Mara — combining wetland, forest, and open savannah habitats.
You’ll begin at Lake Naivasha, a freshwater lake teeming with waterbirds, then move to Lake Nakuru, a UNESCO bird sanctuary famous for flamingos and pelicans, and finally end at the Maasai Mara, where over 470 bird species share the land with the Big Five.
Expect to record over 350 bird species in just 5 days while enjoying classic African wildlife encounters.
Depart Nairobi in the morning for Lake Naivasha, a bird-watcher’s paradise. Stop at the Great Rift Valley Viewpoint for photography. Upon arrival, take a boat ride to see hippos and waterbirds up close. Afternoon birding around the lakeshore and Crescent Island.
Birds to Spot: African Fish Eagle, Goliath Heron, Malachite Kingfisher, Grey-headed Gull, and Red-knobbed Coot.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge / Elsamere Lodge / Lake Naivasha Crescent Camp.
Depart after breakfast for Lake Nakuru National Park — Kenya’s most famous birding destination. Enjoy an afternoon game and birding drive along the lake shores.
Birds to Spot: Lesser and Greater Flamingos, Great White Pelican, Pied Avocet, African Spoonbill, and Grey Crowned Crane. Wildlife Bonus: White and black rhinos, lions, buffalo, and Rothschild giraffes.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight: Lake Nakuru Lodge / Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge / Flamingo Hill Tented Camp.
Depart early for the world-famous Maasai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon birding and game drive in the acacia woodlands and open plains.
Birds to Spot: Secretarybird, Lilac-breasted Roller, Rufous-naped Lark, Yellow-throated Longclaw, and White-backed Vulture.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight: Mara Serena Safari Lodge / Basecamp Explorer / Fig Tree Camp.
Spend the full day birding across different habitats — riverine forests, grasslands, and marshy areas along the Mara River.
Birds to Spot: Southern Ground Hornbill, Kori Bustard, Red-necked Spurfowl, Schalow’s Turaco, and Black-chested Snake Eagle.
Optional early-morning hot-air balloon flight (extra cost) for aerial photography and sunrise bird views.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight: Same lodge or camp as Day 3.
Early morning bird walk or short game drive before breakfast. Depart for Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon — marking the end of your birding safari.
This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.
