Day 1: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha

Morning drive to Lake Naivasha with birding at the lakeshore.

Look for African Fish Eagle, Great Cormorant, and Malachite Kingfisher.

Overnight: Naivasha Budget Lodge or equivalent

Day 2: Lake Naivasha – Lake Nakuru National Park

Full-day birding for flamingos, pelicans, and forest species.

Overnight: Nakuru Budget Hotel or equivalent

Day 3: Nakuru – Lake Baringo

Birding stops en route; evening bird walk at Baringo cliffs.

Species: Verreaux’s Eagle, Hemprich’s Hornbill.

Overnight: Baringo Budget Camp or equivalent

Day 4: Lake Baringo Birding

Boat trip for African Skimmer, Goliath Heron, and waterfowl.

Overnight: Baringo Budget Camp or equivalent

Day 5: Baringo – Samburu National Reserve

Afternoon game drive with birding focus.

Spot Somali Bee-eater, Golden-breasted Starling.

Overnight: Samburu Budget Camp or equivalent

Day 6: Full Day Samburu Birding

Early morning and late afternoon birding drives.

Overnight: Samburu Budget Camp or equivalent

Day 7: Samburu – Mount Kenya

Birding in forest trails for montane species.

Overnight: Nanyuki Budget Lodge or equivalent

Day 8: Mount Kenya – Masai Mara

Transfer to Masai Mara; evening birding drive.

Overnight: Mara Budget Camp or equivalent

Day 9: Masai Mara Birding

Morning grassland birding, afternoon along the Mara River.

Overnight: Mara Budget Camp or equivalent

Day 10: Masai Mara – Nairobi

Morning birding en route; return to Nairobi.