10 Days Premium Kenya Rare Birds, Rift Valley And Savannah Trail

Early Northern Departure

At approximately 5:15 AM, our guide will collect you from Nairobi and arrange binoculars, cameras and field guides securely. You will travel through central Kenya toward Samburu with breakfast and comfort stops included. Safely visible roadside raptors may be discussed without delaying the journey.

Lodge Birding Introduction

After arrival, lunch and check-in, the lodge gardens and surrounding vegetation may provide informal birdwatching opportunities. A short evening birding and wildlife drive may be completed when time permits. Dinner follows at the premium accommodation

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Elephant Bedroom Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

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Morning Arid-Country Birding

At around 6:00 AM, you will begin a birding drive through riverine woodland, dry bushland and open plains. Possible sightings include hornbills, starlings, raptors, bustards, Somali ostriches, bee-eaters and smaller dryland birds. Elephants and rare northern mammals may also be encountered.

Afternoon Habitat Search

After breakfast, lunch and a midday rest, you will return for an afternoon birding drive at approximately 3:30 PM. The guide will explore a different habitat and provide time for identification, photography and checklist notes. You will return for dinner at around 6:30 PM.

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Elephant Bedroom Camp

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Final Northern Birding

A short early observation around the lodge may be possible before breakfast. You will then check out and begin the journey toward Lake Nakuru. Changes in vegetation and elevation may provide safely visible raptors and open-country birds during the transfer.

Rift Valley Arrival

Lunch and comfort stops will be arranged before arrival at your premium Nakuru lodge. The afternoon can be used to review the Samburu checklist and organise photographs. Lodge gardens may provide additional informal birding.

Destination:

SAMBURU NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Lakeshore and Woodland Species

At approximately 6:00 AM, you will enter Lake Nakuru National Park for birdwatching and wildlife observation. Possible species include pelicans, cormorants, herons, kingfishers, fish eagles, vultures and seasonal flamingos. Rhinos, giraffes and buffaloes may also be encountered.

Transfer to the Maasai Mara

After breakfast and check-out, you will begin the journey toward the Maasai Mara. Lunch or refreshments will be arranged along the route. Arrival is expected during the late afternoon, followed by dinner and checklist review.

Destination:

LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Raptors and Grassland Birds

At around 6:00 AM, you will begin a complete birding drive across grassland, woodland and riverine habitats. The guide will search for vultures, eagles, hawks, cranes, storks, bustards, rollers and smaller savannah species. Lions and elephants may add variety to the experience.

Picnic and Afternoon Checklist

At approximately 12:30 PM, you will enjoy a picnic lunch and review the morning species. The afternoon drive will focus on habitats not fully covered earlier. You will return for dinner and a detailed bird-list discussion.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Riverine and Woodland Search

At approximately 6:00 AM, you will explore another section of the Maasai Mara. Greater attention may be given to river corridors, woodland and seasonal wetland edges. The guide will search for species not recorded during Day 5.

Afternoon Birds and Big Game

After a picnic lunch, birding continues until around 5:30 PM. Important mammal encounters can be enjoyed without abandoning the birding focus. You will return for dinner and update the complete Mara checklist.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Mara Serena Safari Lodge

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Final Mara Birding

A short morning birding session may be completed before breakfast when the programme permits. The guide will search for species missed during the two full days. You will then return for breakfast and check-out.

Lakeside Birdwatching

You will travel toward Lake Naivasha and arrive during the afternoon. The lodge gardens and shoreline may produce fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, weavers and other birds. Dinner follows after a relaxed checklist review.

Destination:

MASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE

Overnight:

Lake Naivasha Sopa Resort

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Morning Waterbird Experience

At approximately 7:00 AM, you may enjoy a confirmed boat safari, guided birdwatching session or Crescent Island walk. Possible species include fish eagles, pelicans, cormorants, jacanas, herons and kingfishers. Boating remains subject to safe conditions.

Transfer to Amboseli

After breakfast and check-out, you will begin the journey toward Amboseli. Lunch and comfort stops will be included. Arrival at the premium lodge or camp is expected during the late afternoon or early evening.

Destination:

LAKE NAIVASHA NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Wetlands and Open-Country Species

At around 6:00 AM, you will begin a morning drive through wetlands, grasslands and open plains. Possible birds include herons, egrets, storks, raptors, ground birds and seasonal wetland species. Elephants, giraffes and buffaloes may also be observed.

Afternoon Species Search

After lunch and a midday break, you will return for an afternoon birding drive. The guide will focus on species and habitats not fully covered during the morning. Mount Kilimanjaro visibility depends on cloud conditions.

Destination:

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Elewana Tortilis Camp Amboseli

  premium luxury 5 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

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Sunrise Checklist Completion

At around 6:00 AM, you will complete a final birding and wildlife drive. The guide will revisit productive wetlands and open-country habitats and search for missing checklist species. You will return for breakfast at approximately 9:00 AM.

Nairobi Return

After check-out, you will begin the private road journey to Nairobi. Lunch or refreshments may be arranged along the route. Final drop-off will be at your confirmed destination.