5 Days Bird Watching Nairobi Park Naivasha Elementaita Lk Nakuru

Overview

Day by day itinerary

1. 1Nairobi park full day⌄

   After early breakfast. This will be your first day at Nairobi national park. Nairobi National Park is a premier birding destination just minutes from the city center, boasting over 500 recorded species. The diverse habitats—ranging from open savannahs and acacia woodlands to riverine forests and seasonal dams—create an ideal environment for both local residents and migratory species.

2. 2Nairobi-Naivasha⌄

   7am – Depart Nairobi and start of drive to Naivasha, brief stop over at the Great rift valley view point. Arrive at the gate of hells gate at around 9am. Start of the biking tour at hells gate for 2 hours. After that, visit the gorges inside the park. Gorges are small thin depressions of land mass where you can walk underneath. Some areas have formed caves where you can walk through. Lake Naivasha and its surrounding reserves (including Crescent Island and Hell's Gate) are a birdwatcher's paradise, hosting over 400 species. The freshwater lake's papyrus swamps, acacia woodlands, and rocky gorges provide a rich ecosystem for both resident waterbirds and migratory raptors

3. 3naivasha - elementaita⌄

   After early breakfast. Located in the Great Rift Valley between Nairobi and Nakuru, Lake Elementaita is a stunning, shallow soda lake renowned for its breathtaking scenery and vibrant birdlife. It is roughly 120 km (a 2.5-hour drive) northwest of Karen, making it a perfect weekend getaway. after you wiil check in to your hotel for over might

4. 4lake elementaita - nakuru⌄

   7am – Depart Elementaita and start of drive to Nakuru. Lake Nakuru National Park is a renowned birdwatcher’s paradise, hosting over 450 resident and migratory species. It is celebrated for its massive flocks of Greater and Lesser Flamingos that paint the shallow alkaline shores pink, feeding on the lake's abundant blue-green algae Arriving in Nakuru in the evening. Dinner and your overnight stay will be at Buraha Zenoni Hotel & Resort.

5. 5Nakuru-Nairobi⌄

   After early breakfast spend the morning in Nakuru park where you see a lot of flamingos among other birds [about 350 species recorded]. This is also home to the black and the white rhinoceros. The park has also been established for the protection of endangered species such as the Rhino and is also home to Columbus monkeys. Leopards, giraffes, and a variety of plain antelope. After departing to Nairobi with stopover lunch on the way to drop off at your hotel.