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TOUR OVERVIEW
Experience one of Africa’s most famous wildlife destinations through the eyes of a birder. This 4-day safari takes you deep into the Maasai Mara National Reserve, home to over 470 recorded bird species — from colorful bee-eaters and rollers to large raptors and rare ground species.
During this adventure, you’ll also witness the incredible harmony between birdlife and Africa’s big mammals such as lions, elephants, and buffalo. The Mara’s open landscapes make it ideal for bird photography, while riverine forests and wetlands offer close encounters with elusive forest and water birds.
- Destinations: Nairobi - Maasai Mara National Reserve.
- Safari type: Birding, Wildlife & Photography safari.
- Duration: 4 days / 3 nights.
- Starting & Ending Point: Nairobi.
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
- Over 470 recorded bird species in the maasai mara.
- Combination of birding and classic big five game viewing.
- Explore savannah, woodland, and riverine habitats.
- Excellent Opportunities for birds and wildlife photography.
- Optional hot-air balloon ride and cultural visit to Maasai village.
ITINERARY
Depart Nairobi early after breakfast, driving through the Great Rift Valley with a brief stop for birding and photography at the viewpoint. Arrive in the Maasai Mara in time for lunch at your lodge or tented camp. Spend the afternoon birding around the acacia woodlands and riverbanks.
Birds To Spot: Lilac-breasted Roller, Superb Starling, Rufous-naped Lark, Crowned Lapwing, and Yellow-throated Longclaw.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight: Mara Sopa Lodge / Basecamp Explorer / Zebra Plains Mara Camp.
After breakfast, spend a full day birding and game viewing across the open plains, marshlands, and riverine areas of the Mara. The region’s habitat diversity offers sightings of both resident and migratory birds.
Birds To Spot:
Meals: Picnic lunch in the park before continuing with an afternoon birding drive.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight: Same lodge or camp as Day 1.
Early morning birding walk (if conditions allow) along the Mara River, where forest-edge and water-associated birds thrive. Spend the day exploring different sections of the park including marshy areas and escarpments.
Birds to Spot: Schalow’s Turaco, African Finfoot, Giant Kingfisher, Malachite Kingfisher, and Broad-billed Roller. Optional visit to a Maasai village to learn about traditional conservation practices and culture.
Accommodation: Dinner & Overnight: Same lodge or camp.
Early morning birding and game drive before breakfast. Look out for early-rising raptors and sunbirds feeding on acacia blooms. Depart after breakfast and enjoy a relaxed drive back to Nairobi, arriving in the afternoon — marking the end of your birding adventure.
This tour is customizable and can be tailored to your interests, budget, and travel dates for a personalized safari experience.
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INCLUDED & EXCLUDED
- Transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle with pop-up roof.
- Professional ornithological driver/guide.
- Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
- All Park entrance fees and government taxes.
- Bottled mineral water throughout the safari.
- Birding and game drives as per itinerary.
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure days).
- International flights and visa fees.
- Travel and medical insurance.
- Drinks, tips, and personal expenses.
- Laundry and telephone calls.
- Optional activities (Maasai village visit, hot-air balloon safari).
OPTIONAL ADD-ONS (EXTRA COST)
- Extend 2 more days to Lake Naivasha or Lake Nakuru for waterbirds and flamingos.
- Add a 2-day birding extension to Amboseli for wetland and savannah species under Mt. Kilimanjaro.
- Combine with a coastal birding experience in Watamu or Arabuko Sokoke Forest.