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6 Days 5 Nights
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Discover the incredible birdlife of western Kenya on a 6-day bird-watching safari through Kakamega Forest and Kisumu. Explore lush indigenous forest, wetlands and the shores of Lake Victoria while searching for a variety of forest, water and savannah bird species. The safari also offers opportunities to enjoy nature walks, boat excursions and scenic landscapes along the way.
Depart Nairobi early in the morning and drive west towards Kakamega, stopping for refreshments and lunch along the way.
Arrive in Kakamega in the afternoon for check-in and a brief rest.
Take an evening bird-watching walk around the forest or lodge grounds.
Look out for bird species such as the Great Blue Turaco, African Grey Parrot, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, Yellow-crested Woodpecker, and various sunbirds.
Keep an eye out for forest mammals and butterflies during the evening walk.
Early Morning: Have an early breakfast before starting a full-day birding excursion in Kakamega Forest, a vital Kenyan forest bird habitat.
Guided Exploration: Spend the morning exploring forest trails with an experienced bird guide.
Key Bird Species: Search for the Great Blue Turaco, Blue-headed Crested Flycatcher, Red-headed Malimbe, Turner’s Eremomela, Yellow-bellied Wattle-eye, Grey Parrot, White-chinned Prinia, and African Broadbill.
Deep Forest Trails: Venture deeper into the forest to explore areas around Buyangu and the forest streams.
Lunch & Afternoon Birding: Stop for a packed lunch mid-excursion, followed by continued bird watching in the afternoon.
Evening: Return to the lodge for dinner and an overnight stay at Rondo Retreat.
Early Morning Birding: Wake up early to take advantage of peak bird activity and explore trails missed on Day 2 for additional species.
Departure to Kisumu: Have breakfast, check out, and travel to Kisumu.
Arrival & Check-in: Arrive in Kisumu, enjoy lunch, and check in at the Sarova Imperial Hotel.
Late Afternoon Excursion: Visit Dunga Wetland, an important birding site on the shores of Lake Victoria.
Evening Birding: Search for waterbirds including African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, egrets, and cormorants.
Evening: Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Early Morning: Return to Dunga Wetland for an extended birding session, exploring the wetland and vegetation for resident and migratory waterbirds.
Boat Excursion: Take a boat ride on Lake Victoria to observe birds along the shoreline, open water, and nearby wetland habitats.
Key Bird Species: Look out for the African fish eagle, pied kingfisher, malachite kingfisher, grey heron, little egret, African darter, and various waders.
Afternoon Exploration: Enjoy lunch and spend the afternoon visiting additional birding spots around Kisumu.
Evening: Head back to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
Morning Excursion: Start the day with an early breakfast before heading to the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary for a morning dedicated to birding and wildlife viewing.
Diverse Habitats: Explore the sanctuary's unique blend of lakeshore, woodland, and grassland environments.
Key Bird Species: Look out for the African fish eagle, African pied wagtail, red-billed firefinch, common sandpiper, grey-headed gull, kingfishers, herons, and various weavers.
Wildlife Spotting: Keep an eye out for resident animals, including impalas, zebras, and giraffes.
Afternoon Birding: After lunch, continue your birding session exploring around Lake Victoria and its surrounding habitats.
Evening: Head back in the evening for dinner and an overnight stay at the Sarova Imperial Hotel.
Morning Departure: Enjoy breakfast, check out, and begin the journey from Kisumu to Nairobi.
Optional Stopover: Take an optional stop at the Ahero Irrigation Farms to explore and take in the surrounding scenery.
Journey & Lunch: Continue the drive towards Nairobi, pausing for a lunch stop along the way.
Evening Arrival: Arrive in Nairobi in the evening, marking the end of your Kakamega Forest & Lake Victoria Birding Escape.
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