7-Day Kenya Lake System Birding Tour
This 7-day birding safari takes you to Kenya's lake system, covering Lake Bogoria, Lake Nakuru, and Lake Elementaita. These alkaline lakes host millio...
Safari Quick Facts
Duration
7 Days / 6 Nights
Group Size
2 - 6 Guests
Travel Mode
Private 7-seater 4WD Land Cruiser
Primary Destination
Lake Nakuru National Park
Travel Details
Best Time to Visit
Year-round, with peak birding from November to April
Getting There
This tour starts and ends in Nairobi, Kenya's capital. Travel is by private 4WD Land Cruiser, with an English-speaking birding guide. Airport transfers are included.
Trip Highlights
- See millions of flamingos at Lake Bogoria, Nakuru, and Elementaita
- Guided birding walks led by experienced naturalists
- Encounter diverse bird species, including pelicans and kingfishers
- Scenic landscapes and wildlife sightings
Visited Destinations
- Nairobi
- Lake Bogoria National Reserve
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Lake Elementaita Wildlife Sanctuary
Your Day-by-Day Itinerary
Depart from Nairobi and drive to Lake Bogoria. Stop at the Great Rift Valley viewpoint en route. Arrive for lunch, followed by a guided birding tour around the lake.
Today's Activities
- Birdwatching
- Nature walk
Meals Included
Accommodation
Lake Bogoria Resort & Spa
Travel Notes
Stop at Rift Valley viewpoint for orientation and first bird sightings.
What's Included & Excluded
Everything you need to know about what's covered in your journey
What's Included
- Full board accommodation on safari
- All park entry fees
- Scheduled birding tours and game drives
- Private 4WD Land Cruiser with an English-speaking birding guide
- Bottled water during safari
- Government Taxes
- Emergency air evacuation cover
What's Excluded
- Tips and gratuities
- International airfares
- Visas
- Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages
- Optional activities such as Maasai village visit ($30 per person) and hot air balloon ($530 per person)
- Anything not mentioned in inclusions
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Frequently Asked Questions
This tour covers three unique alkaline lakes hosting over 450 bird species including millions of flamingos. Each lake offers different birding experiences - Bogoria's geysers and flamingo spectacle, Nakuru's diverse waterbirds and raptors, and Elementaita's pristine ecosystem with excellent walking opportunities.
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