Bird Watchers Paradise

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~~$4500~~

$4072

Bird Watchers Paradise

10 Days Starting and ending in Nairobi, Kenya

Visiting: Mount Kenya National Park, Aberdare National Park, Lake Bogoria Spa Resort, Lake Nakuru National park, Maasai Mara National Reserve, Lake Naivasha, Amboseli National Park, Tsavo West National Park, Mzima Springs

Tour operator:

Frenzy Adventures Limited

Tour code:

FALT5

Recommended For:

Couples, Family-Kids, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 8

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

0-99

Special diets catered:

Jain, Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Kosher, Halal

Tour operated in:

English , French , German , Spanish

Trip Styles:

Luxury, Safari Tours, Small Group

Interests:

Cultural, Photography, Wildlife Tours

Private Available:

From: $4500 $4072 Operator discount: -$225 Travel Club discount: -$203

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

OVERVIEW A bird’s paradise safari is an à la carte safari. The safari is recommended for professional bird watchers who are ready to traverse our beautiful country from one corner to the other one in search for the Birds. Kenya has one of the richest avifauna in Africa with over 1149 birds species.

Highlights

buffalo, giraffe, lion, leopard, baboon, zebra, wildebeest and cheetah

Places You'll See

Ostrich

Lions

Rhinos

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Nairobi – Mount Kenya

Location: Mount Kenya National Park

Accommodation Name: Sweet waters Serena Camp.

Meals Included: Lunch, Dinner

Pick up from your Hotel or Airport and after a short tour briefing depart and drive to Mount Kenya, Check-in at Sweet waters Serena Camp in time for lunch. Embark on our first bird-watching exercise in search of the Abbott’s Starling, Lesser Kestrel, Ayres’s hawk-eagle, African Crowned Eagle, African Grass Owl, Cape Eagle-Owl, Purple-throated Cuckoo-shrike, Long-tailed widow bird, Abyssinian Owl, Scarlet-tufted Sunbird, and Kenrick’s Starling. Dinner and overnight at Sweet waters Serena Camp.

Day 2 : Mount Kenya-Abaderes-Lake Bogoria

Location: Aberdare National Park, Lake Bogoria Spa Resort

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lake Bogoria Resort & Spar.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast, check out and drive via Thomson’s Falls, stopping briefly at Lake Bogoria to marvel at the Hot Springs and the Geysers and then continue and check-inn at Lake Bogoria Resort & Spar in time for lunch. Enjoy a guided bird walk around the resort with over 450 species of birds in search of the curly crested helmet shrikes, silver bird, grey silver-headed, Gery-headed bush shrike, northern masked weaver. Dinner and overnight at Lake Bogoria Resort & Spar.

Day 3 : Lake Bogoria-Lake Nakuru Park

Location: Lake Nakuru National park

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, leave for Lake Nakuru National park arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive. Lake Nakuru National park is located on the floor of the Rift valley and its alkaline water attracts tens of thousands of Flamingos and other pelicans which make it an ornithological bird’s paradise. In addition to bird watching activities, the park hosts a Rhino sanctuary with both black and White Rhinos present. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge.

Day 4 : Lake Nakuru – Masai Mara Reserve

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Fig Tree Camp

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning breakfast followed by a departure with Bird viewing en route to the exit. Drive to Masai Mara, arriving in time for lunch. Afternoon game drive & Bird watching in this wilderness. Dinner and overnight at Fig Tree Camp.

Day 5 : Full Day Masai Mara National Reserve

Location: Maasai Mara National Reserve

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Fig Tree Camp.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Spend the whole day in Bird viewing. Masai Mara is an endemic bird area with even the Seven globally endangered species which include the Madagascar Pond-Heron, Pallid Harrier, Jackson’s Widow bird, Red-throated Tit, Grey-crested Helmet-shrike, Corncrake, and Lesser Kestrel, 12 species of Cisticola, 53 birds of prey, Large numbers of Pale arctic migrants winter in the area including Caspian Plover and White Stork. Picnic lunch is served along the Mara River. Dinner and overnight at Fig Tree.

Day 6 : Masai Mara – Lake Naivasha

Location: Lake Naivasha

Accommodation: Lodge

Accommodation Name: Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, drive to Lake Naivasha, a bird watcher’s paradise”. The lake has fascinating bird life of over 350 species. The lake is known for its high density of African Fish Eagles which nest in the surrounding acacia woodland. Grey-crested Helmeted-shrike, Basra Reed Warbler, Lesser Flamingo, along with large congregations of Red-knobbed Coot, African Spoonbill and Little Grebe also exists. Dinner and overnight at Lake Naivasha Sopa Lodge.

Day 7 : Lake Naivasha – Amboseli

Location: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Amboseli Sentrim camp.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early breakfast will be followed by a check-out from your lodge. Optional short visit to the towering cliffs of the hell’s gate gorge. Proceed with the drive to Amboseli National park with lunch en route. Evening game and birding drive. Dinner and overnight at Amboseli Sentrim camp.

Day 8 : Full Day Amboseli

Location: Amboseli National Park

Accommodation: Camp

Accommodation Name: Amboseli Sentrim camp.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning game drive to view the magnificent Mount Kilimanjaro and set off for a bird / wildlife drive. The majesty of this tropical mountain makes Amboseli an ideal photographer's haven by offering a spectacular background for wildlife and scenic photography. Amboseli boasts of a rich bird life, with over 400 bird species including the endangered Madagascar Pond-Heron, Lesser Flamingo, Lesser Kestrel, the Shoe bill and many more. All meal and overnight at Sentrim Camp.

Day 9 : Amboseli -Tsavo West National Park

Location: Tsavo West National Park

Accommodation: Lodge, Kilaguni Serena Lodge.

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early morning breakfast & check-out from your lodge. Proceed to Tsavo West arriving in time for lunch. Relax in the lodge. Afternoon birding drive / game drive. Tsavo West National Park has a prolific bird life & lies within the migratory routes of pale-arctic migrant birds. Over 500 species, inclusive of the African Fin foot, African Darter, Great egret, Saddle-billed Stork, White-headed Vulture, Martial Eagle, Violet Wood Hoop & many more. Dinner and overnight at Kilaguni Serena Lodge.

Day 10 : Tsavo West – Nairobi

Location: Mzima Springs

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

An optional early morning wildlife drive shall be scheduled before breakfast. Later check-out and proceed for our last game drive this time visiting the famous Mzima Springs to view the Hippos, Crocodiles and different types of Fish in crystal clear waters. Lots of bird life exists in this greenery location. More game viewing en route to exit from this park. Thereafter, drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon and drop off to your hotel/ airport.

What's Included

1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

2 half litre bottle per person per day.
Accommodation
Airport Transfers at Destination
Entrance Fees
Fully Guided
Game Drives on Safari
Meals – Full Board
Local Taxes

What's Not Included

All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)
Country Entry Visas
Drinks with Meals

Drinks during meals are chargeable.
Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation
International Travel
Tipping and Gratuities
Train Tickets

Check out our Q&As

Are all entrance fees included in the price?

yes
Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

yes
Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

yes
Are flights included in this tour?

no
Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

yes

What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

low
Company Instant Book

yes
Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

yes
Do you require a visa for this holiday?

yes
Is the tour coach air conditioned?

no
What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

The tour operates with a minimum of 2 persons.
Are airport transfers included in this tour?

yes
Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

Yes a guide who acts as your driver.
Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

Some not all
Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

Yes, it is one standard size suitcase per person, however more info will come during the tour booking.
Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

no
Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

yes
What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

luxury
What currencies are required for this tour?

dollars
Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

no
What is the maximum group size?

8
What is the tipping policy?

A recommendation of $5-$10 per person per day, However tipping in Kenya is not mandatory, but highly practised and accepted across board.
Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

no
Are vaccinations required for this tour?

No we just follow the ovid protocols.
Can I join the tour once it has departed?

No
Am I contributing to any charity by booking the tour?

Yes you are.
Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

A very experienced and kind guide.
How long has the tour company been trading?

4 years.
Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?

Yes, with an extra single room supplement one can decide to have a room on his or her own or amongst the group if you are willing to share then one is free to do so at no extra charge.
What policies are in place for Covid-19?

All WHO laid down protocols are followed to the latter.
Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

Yes it meets all the basic health and safety regulations
What documents will I receive before I travel?

Once the tour is booked, you will receive a confirmation email.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

We do not charge any fees for the change of dates.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Admin Frenzy Adventures

safari

19-Jan-2022

Tripadvisor review: FRENZY ADVENTURES LIMITED Good customer service, provided with enough choices for our budget to select from, good rates and value for money

Tripadvisor review:

Admin Frenzy Adventures

1 Day Shimba Hills

19-Jan-2022

Tripadvisor review: 1 Day Shimba Hills We were so happy with the whole trip. Everything was seamless from the booking, actual safari and the guide provide had vast knowledge of the whole environment. Response published

1 day shimba

Admin Frenzy Adventures

4 days safari

19-Jan-2022

Tripadvisor review: 4 days Tsavo East, Amboseli and Tsavo West A huge thanks to the team in Diani for organising this trip for us and especially our guide who made sure we got to see most of the wildlife the parks have to offer including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebra and many more not to mention the wide variety of birds! ...

Tripadvisor review: 4 days Tsavo East, Amboseli and Tsavo West

Admin Frenzy Adventures

8-day safari

19-Jan-2022

Frenzi Adventures 8-day safari Tripadvisor review: 8 days kenya highlights safari ,Maasai Mara ,Amboseli , Tsavo East & Tsavo West Frenzy adventures really outdid themselves. Everything was so seamless from the logistics to the itinerary. I'm really glad I chose them for this, my family and I had a wonderful trip. I would recommend anyone going on safari to use them and will definitely be using them for any future safaris. Thank you thank you!

Tripadvisor review 8 days

Admin Frenzy Adventures

2.5 days safari

19-Jan-2022

Tripadvisor review: 2.5 days Tsavo East and Ngutuni Beautiful Experience. Very knowledgeable driver and stay was Excellent. I would highly recommend Frenzy Adventures. Response published

2.5 days Tripadvisor review

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