8-Days Safari to The Lakes of Kenya for Photography & Birding

After breakfast, you will proceed for a tour of the local tribal villages where you will meet the Pokot people. The Pokot have the most unique culture in Kenya because they have managed to maintain their traditions without dilution by modern civilization. You will have a chance to taste the local food, speak to the women, attend a traditional dance, visit a Manyatta and enjoy the culture. Return to the lodge for lunch then spend the rest of the day enjoying another bird walk within the vicinity of the park. The day ends and you are transferred back to lodge for rest and dinner. Soi Safari Lodge https://www.soisafarilodge-lkbaringo.com/

After breakfast you will check out of the lodge and drive to the nearby Lake Bogoria arriving for check in and lunch at the lodge. This is one of the least visited lakes in the Rift Valley. With its alkaline waters, it has become a better destination for seeing flamingos as compared to Lake Nakuru. The lakeshore is also good for seeing and photographing greater kudu. Other attractions in this park include the rugged rocks which emit furious hot springs. Popular species on this tour include African fish eagle, yellow billed hornbill and greater/lesser flamingo, among others. After the bird walk you are escorted to your lodge for dinner and rest. Lake Bogoria Spa Resort https://www.lakebogoria-hotel.com/lakebogoriasparesort/home

After breakfast you will depart from Bogoria and drive to Lake Nakuru National Park which is another famous bird watching sanctuary. On arrival, have lunch before departing for afternoon exploration of the park. This is the best park for spotting the endangered white and black rhinos. It is not a large park but it is very scenic because of its acacia forest which supports many bird species. There are many picnic spots, lookouts and hideouts which are a great place to view the lake from afar. A number of exotic birds can be seen here such as the little grebe, pelican, francolin as well as the greater and lesser flamingo, among others. Flamingo Hill Camp https://www.flamingohillcamp.com/

After breakfast, check out of the camp and proceed to another Great Rift Valley Lake; Elmenteita. This is a little-known about lake which is often overlooked as people rush from Lake Nakuru to Lake Naivasha. The park is very scenic with spectacular views from the parking lane. Flamingos are also in plenty here as they recently migrated from Lake Nakuru. Other birds include pelican, African spoonbill, black necked grebe, yellow billed stork and pied avocet among others which can be seen during your leisure walk along the shores of the lake. https://www.serenahotels.com/serenaelmenteita/en/default.html

After breakfast, check out of camp and drive to Lake Naivasha which is another popular bird watchers paradise. This is a popular destination to see ducks, guineafowl, kingfisher, common quail, grebes and flamingos. Cormorants, storks and pelicans are also common here. Some of these birds are spotted during your scenic boat ride while others are spotted around the vicinity of your lodge. The hippos are also very many on the lake and it is advisable not to get too close to avoid provoking them. After a successful day, you return to the lodge for rest and dinner. Lake Naivasha Country Club https://sunafricahotels.com/st_hotel/lake-naivasha-country-club/

After early breakfast, you will check out of the lodge with picnic lunch and drive to the nearby Hells Gate Park. Being one of the small parks of Kenya, it still offers a lot such as cycling safaris, guided walking tours, hiking and rock climbing. The main highlight of the park is its beautiful rocky outcrops which are occasionally painted white by the droppings of the Ruppels vulture. The park is very scenic and good for bird watching and photography with over 300 recorded bird species which include migratory birds, land birds and water birds. After the tour, you drive back to Nairobi arriving in the evening for transfer to your most preferred hotel in the city or to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to connect with your outbound flight.