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Above photo at Lake Nakuru by Muguette Goufrani

'THE WORLD'S GREATEST BIRD SPECTACLE'

Experience "The World's Greatest Bird Spectacle", a living carpet of thousands of flamingos basking on the surface of Lake Nakuru in Kenya. This magnificent "ocean of pink" should be at the top of the checklist for any birder bound for Africa. Safari Seekers, a Nairobi-based tour operator, offers a selection of guided safaris that travel to this world-renowned Kenyan bird sanctuary where up to 450 different bird species can be sighted. "While Lake Nakuru is best known for the pink flamingos, visitors will also find lion, rhino, leopard and large herds of waterbuck," says Zul Hasham, Managing Director of Safari Seekers. "This extensive combination of animals and birds is what makes a trip to Kenya especially exciting for birders."

Lake Nakuru is located on the bed of the Great Rift Valley, a few hours northwest of Nairobi. It is a shallow soda lake where more than one million Lesser and Greater Flamingos seasonally use its waters to feed on the abundant algae which thrive in its warm waters. The best place to view the flamingos is from Baboon Cliff, which offers dazzling vistas of pink fringe around the shoreline. Thousands of other water birds congregate where small fresh water inlets meet the lake, some of which are the Egyptian Goose, Great White Pelican, Cattle Egret, Blacksmith Plover, and African Jacana.

Another must-see for birders is Lake Baringo, located 110 km north of Lake Nakuru. Lake Baringo also attracts a broad range of water birds. Its fresh waters host a variety of fish that are absent in the soda lakes, and along the shores visitors can view Pelicans, Cormorants and Fish Eagles. Birding enthusiasts from all over the world make Lake Baringo one of their most important stops in Kenya. Local lodges often host a resident ornithologist who conducts bird walks and evening slide shows.

A sample itinerary offered by Safari Seekers is the Manyatta Safari which starts at US $536 per person (land only). The itinerary covers the Lakes Baringo, Bogoria, and then travels south to Lake Nakuru, the Mau Escarpment, and finally the Masai Mara where the largest concentration of elephant, zebra, wildebeests, rhino, buffalo and lion are found. This 7-day camping safari includes basic camping and all meals on a full-board basis, experienced drivers/guides, game drives, camping equipment, transfers and park fees. 

Safari Seekers is based in Nairobi, Kenya and also maintains offices in Mombasa and Arusha. The company has been in business for more than 15 years organizing a variety of safaris and tours throughout East Africa. With its own fleet of vehicles, Safari Seekers can handle everything from short sightseeing visits to extended custom-designed itineraries. All price levels and standards of accommodation can be arranged from budget camping safaris to luxurious lodges. Safari Seekers is committed to introducing Canadian adventurers to the wonders of East Africa.

Visit the comprehensive website at http://www.safari-seekerskenya.com

For more information, price quotes and brochures, please contact Safari Seekers Canadian representatives, Travel Marketing Experts at 55 Town Centre Court, Suite 642, Toronto, Ontario, M1P 4X4; Tel: (416) 861-1022 or toll free (888) 423-3995; Fax: (416) 861-1108 or mailto:safari@travelmarketingexperts.com

 

     


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