AJS
13 : Wings Over the Lakes
4Nights/5Days
- Nairobi - L. Naivasha - L.Nakuru - Masai mara
Day
01: Nairobi - Lake Naivasha
After
breakfast we depart from our Nairobi hotel for a scenic drive through
the Great North road to Lake Naivasha. Stop en-route at the view points
of the Great Rift Valley for stunning views arriving Lake Naivasha by
mid-morning for bird walk before time for lunch at LAKE
NAIVASHA LODGE. Lake Naivasha being close to Lake Nakuru and
65 miles from Nairobi, is freshwater Lake. It was declared a bird sanctuary
in 1967 and also supports pastoral industries of wine and flowers. During
our full day field trip to Lake Naivasha, we study the birds of the region
such as herons, fish eagles, ospreys, black crakes, and lily-trotters.
Dominated by the shadow of Mt. Longonot, few lakes in the world have a
more commanding or spectacular setting than Naivasha. We also have an
excursion to the Elsa mere Center. Activities include reliving the experience
of Joy Adamson and Elsa while viewing "Born Free." Lake Naivasha
being on the Rift floor is home to an incredible variety of species. Over
450 species have been recorded here. Dinner and overnight stay at LAKE
NAIVASHA LODGE (LD)
Day
02: Lake Naivasha - Lake Nakuru
This morning we leave Naivasha and head for Lake Nakuru Park, regarded
by avid birders' as the greatest World ornithological spectacle on the
Earth. The park is famous for its millions of pink flamingoes lining on
the lake shore, arriving by mid morning at Lake Nakuru for a game drive
en route before checking-in at LAKE NAKURU LODGE
for Lunch. Afternoon game drive followed by a walk along the shores which
will also allow us to see the many wild animals in the park and especially
the park is the Sanctuary to the Black Rhino, White Rhino and the Rothschild
Giraffe. Here we'll have the chance to look out at some of the common
species like the Lesser and Greater Flamingoes, African fish Eagle, Tawny
Eagle, Green Wood Hoopoes, Cliff Chat, Great White and Pink Backed Pelicans
plus other intra- African Migrants. Dinner and Overnight stay today will
be at LAKE NAKURU LODGE (BLD)
Day
03: Lake Nakuru - Masai Mara
Soon after breakfast, drive across the floor of the Great Rift Valley
the longest rift in the crust of the Earth to Masai Mara Game Reserve
the unspoiled Savannah. Masai Mara is actually the northern portion of
the Great Plains ecosystem in the neighboring Tanzania called Serengeti.
It is a home to the "big five" lion, buffalo, rhino, leopard
and elephant as well cheetah, zebra, giraffe and vast herds of plain antelope
and numerous and other wildlife.
Our accommodation
for the nights will be at one of the excellent lodge MARA
SOPA LODGE is a Masai word meaning welcome and indeed this
is a tradition which has be well adopted by the lodge to all guest. Set
in the Oloolaimutia valley the lodge blends in the perfectly with its
surrounding hillside landscape. After lunch and some time to relax and
perhaps take a dip in the pool, you will depart with your driver guide
for an afternoon game drive in search of the big five. As sun starts to
edge dip into the horizon, it will be perfect time to photograph the beautiful
Mara rolling plains. Don't forget this is the right time to spot the shy
leopard. Dinner & overnight at MARA SOPA
LODGE (BLD).
Day
04: Masai Mara
A full day in the Mara, the extensive grasslands are a strong hold to
the threatened, migratory Corncrake and the near threatened Jackson's
widowbird. The bush and woodlands around the reserve also hold some unique
bird species, more than 450 bird species have been recorded in the Mara,
including 12 species of cisticola and birds of prey. Large numbers of
palaerctic migrants winter in the area including Caspian plovers and white
storks. Other local and unusual birds in the Mara include Rock Cisticola,
Rufous Bellied Heron, Denham's Bustard, Black Coucal, Red Tailed chat,
Pale Wren Warbler, Tabora Cisticola, Yellow Bellied Hyliota, Green-capped
Eremomela and Magpie Shrike. All meals, dinner and Overnight stay will
be at MARA SAROVA TENTED CAMP.
Day
05: Masai Mara - Nairobi - Fly
After breakfast, we drive back to Nairobi arriving in time for lunch at
Toona Tree Restaurant where you can enjoy some good Italian food, Check-in
to day room at Nairobi hotel. Farewell dinner Later early in the evening,
will be hosted by our company at the world famous Carnivore Restaurant
considered "Africa's greatest eating experience" (if you love
barbecue it doesn't get better than this), and home to the "Simba
Saloon" one of the cities most popular night clubs. Thereafter you
will be transferred to the airport in time for your International departure
flight.
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