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Days. DAY
1 AND 2
We leave Nairobi for Samburu National Reserve at 0900 hrs. This park is
situated within the lands of the colorful Samburu people, close relatives
of the Maasai people. A picnic lunch will be served on the way and we
shall arrive in time for an evening game drive.
The park harbors a number of wildlife species rarely found elsewhere in
any large numbers. These include the Grevy’s gazelle, the reticulated
giraffe and the Bees orynx, all species only found north of the equator.
The Ewaso Ngiro river which rises some hundreds of kilometers to the west
is fringed with giant acacias and offers shade and sustenance to wildlife
that comes to the river. Elephants find solace and contentment from the
river and can be found bathing and drinking in a spectacle of unconscious
pleasure.
Dinner and an overnight rest at our place of accommodation.
The second day will be spent game viewing in the park. All meals will
be served from the area of accommodation.
DAY 3
We shall leave the park in the afternoon and drive to the Aberdares, where
we will spend the night at one of the luxurious tree Hotels situated in
the lush forests of Mt. Kenya. The Hotels overlook a waterhole that becomes
somewhat busy as the sun sets as the animals come to quench their thirst
after a long day.
DAY 4
We shall leave the Aberdares in the morning and drive to Lake Baringo
where we shall spend the night. This lake lies in the solitude of the
semi-desert haven of peace and beauty in harsh, rugged but majestic surroundings.
The hippos and the crocodiles are plentiful and are considered harmless
by the locals who fish next to them. But visitors are more entranced by
the multitude of birds. Bird watching on foot or by boat is only one of
the several leisure activities. Others include, fishing, water sports
or a visit to the Njemp village where traditional crafts and activities
are enjoyed
DAY 5 AND 6
We shall start the day with bird watching at the lake Bogoria nearby which
has a spectacle of flamingoes and other bird species. Game is far from
plentiful here but this is the most likely place in Kenya to photograph
the Greater Kudu. We will then leave for Lake Nakuru National Park, where
we will have dinner and spend the night at a Hotel or Lodge of your choice.
We shall start the next day with a morning game drive around Lake Nakuru
National Park often referred to as the "pink lake". It is world
famous as the location of the pink flamingo whose numbers are often more
than a million or two. The lake is also rich in other bird life with over
400 resident species. This park is also the home of endangered black rhino,
the rothchild's giraffe, the waterbuck, predators like the lion, leopard,
and many others.
We shall then leave the park to arrive Nairobi late afternoon where you
will be dropped off at your respective Hotel.
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