kenya bush expeditions tours and travel is delighted to offer birds watching lovers this to to the flamingos. Lake Bogoria is the best place for birds watching and filming.The lake is alkaline, feeding blue-green algae which in turn feed flamingoes. At times the number of flamingoes feeding in the lake may be as high as two million. Raptors such as tawny eagles prey on the flamingoes. In total, 135 species of bird have been recorded. They include little grebe, pratincole, swift, little bee-eater, cape wigeon, yellow-billed stork, African spoonbill, augur buzzard, gabar goshawk, water dikkop, great tit, starling, hornbill and crombec.
The reserve has a herd of the relatively uncommon Greater Kudu. Other large mammals include buffalo, zebra, cheetah, baboon, warthog, caracal, spotted hyena, impala and dik dik.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Hotel pickup and drop-off
✔ Bottled water
✔ Round-trip private transfer
✔ Driver/guide
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Gratuities
Pickup Locations
1. Game View Hotel
2. NBO
3. Karen Gables
4. Hotel Centurion
5. Amelia Karen Hotel
6. Phoenicia Hotel Kiambu
7. County Villa Hotel
8. Reymark Hotel
9. Docklands Hotel
10. 2.5.4 Ole-Sereni Hotel
11. DoubleTree by Hilton Nairobi Hurlingham
12. Lukenya Motorcross
13. Lazinos Guest House
14. Tamarind Tree Hotel
15. Progressive Park Hotel
16. Park Place Hotel
17. The Clarion Hotel
18. Kusyombunguo Lukenya Guest House
19. Starehe Link Hotel
20. City Wall Hotel
Additional Info: homes and apartments
Itinerary
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Lake Bogoria
Enjoy complimentary hotel pick up from any nairobi hotel. After a brief introduction, enjoy your ride in an air conditioned mini Van for 3.5 hours. Your arrival is welcomed by thousands of birds hovering above the lake. You will leave the car behind for a walking tour around the lake.The lake is alkaline, feeding blue-green algae which in turn feed flamingoes. At times the number of flamingoes feeding in the lake may be as high as two million. Raptors such as tawny eagles prey on the flamingoes.In total, 135 species of bird have been recorded. They include little grebe, pratincole, swift, little bee-eater, cape wigeon, yellow-billed stork, African spoonbill, augur buzzard, gabar goshawk, water dikkop, great tit, starling, hornbill and crombec. The reserve has a herd of the relatively uncommon Greater Kudu. Other large mammals include buffalo, zebra, cheetah, baboon, warthog, caracal, spotted hyena, impala and dik dik.
After more than 3 hours in the lake you will head back to nairobi with a stop for late lunch at the nearby resort.
Duration: 10 hours
Additional info
• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• No Dress code
• A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
