Bird photo tour itinerary

7 days— 7-Day Photography Tour Package Itinerary with a Focus on Birds

$2425-2845 USD

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Safari summary

Set out on an incredible Kenya Safari tour through the breathtaking Meru National park to discover the wonders of Kenya's wildlife. With this 7-day, 6-night safari trip, you will explore some of the Kenya’s breathtaking scenery, plenty of wildlife, different bird species and life-changing events. You will start your tour in Nairobi, and you will stay in the Ikweta Safari Camp and elegance while taking in some of the most well-known sights in Kenya's wildlife heritage

About this tour

	Tour type	Set-date, set-itinerary, group
	Main focus	Game drives
	Activity level	Easy activity
	Best months	June, July, August, September, October, November, December
	Countries	Kenya
	Parks	Lake Nakuru Masai Mara

Fine details

Safari highlights

Bird watching—with professional guide
Sightseeing | shopping | markets
Wildlife sanctuaries

What’s included?

Accommodation
Airport transfers
Meals
Park fees

What’s not included?

Alcoholic beverages
All drinks
Hot air balloons
Internal flights
International flights
Laundry
Premium alcoholic beverages
Spa treatments
Tips and gratuities
Visas

Itinerary

Nairobi-Meru national park

Your photography tour starts with a scenic drive from Nairobi to Meru National Park. Keep your camera ready for raptors like the Augur buzzard and Long-crested eagle. In Meru, capture stunning landscapes and diverse wildlife, including birds like the Lilac-breasted roller, Grey crowned crane, and Secretary bird. Don’t miss the vibrant sunset over the savannah after your first game drive. Overnight at Ikweta Safari Camp.

Ikweta Safari Camp

Full Day in Meru National Park

Enjoy an early morning breakfast before heading out for a full day tour of a lesser-known park rich in wildlife and birdlife. The park's rivers and bushland are home to birds like the African fish eagle, Red-necked falcon, and Somali ostrich. Capture images of these unique species while exploring this beautiful park. Your photography tour package allows ample time to focus on these winged wonders and other wildlife gems, including Grevy’s zebra and reticulated giraffes.

Ikweta Safari Camp

Meru-Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Depart for Ol Pejeta Conservancy, a birding and wildlife haven. While it’s famous for its rhinos and chimpanzees, the conservancy also boasts birds such as the Jackson’s hornbill, Northern white-crowned shrike, and Grey-headed kingfisher. Your photography tour package includes guided game drives where you’ll capture these birds in the golden light of dawn or dusk, alongside other iconic wildlife.

Sweetwaters Serena Camp

Ol-Pajeta - Nakuru National Park

Lake Nakuru

Off to Lake Nakuru National Park, a paradise for bird photographers. The highlight is the lake’s population of Lesser and Greater flamingos that paint the shores pink. Other noticed birds include the African spoonbill, Great white pelican, and White-fronted bee-eater. As part of your photography tour package, explore the acacia woodlands and grasslands to see birds like the Narina trogon and Spectacled weaver. A game drive will cater excellent opportunities to capture the park's abundant life.

L ake Nakuru Lodge

Lake Nakuru-Maasai Mara

Masai Mara

Early morning breakfast then set out to Masai Mara, where birds and wildlife coexist in harmony. The Mara’s open plains are home to the Kori bustard, Saddle-billed stork, and Martial eagle. During your afternoon game drive, focus on dynamic compositions of birds in flight or perched on acacia trees. Your photography tour package ensures that bird enthusiasts have time to appreciate the diversity of species here.

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Full day Mara Game drive

Masai Mara

Dedicate an entire day to exploring the Mara’s rich avian life alongside its iconic wildlife. Early morning and late afternoon game drives will provide the best light to capture birds like the African hoopoe, Yellow-throated sandgrouse, and Wattled plover. For a unique perspective, opt for a hot-air balloon safari and photograph birds soaring against the dramatic backdrop of the Mara’s vast landscapes. This day in your photography tour package is a dream come true for bird lovers.

Jambo Mara Safari Lodge

Masai Mara-Nairobi

Your photography tour package concludes with choosing to visit the Maasai village and learn their way of life. Capture last-minute images of raptors such as the Bateleur eagle or vultures perched high in the trees. Return to Nairobi with cherished memories and a collection of stunning bird and wildlife photos that reflect the beauty of Kenya’s diverse ecosystems.

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