Embark on a thrilling Lake Bogoria Flamingos Tour in Nairobi, Kenya. Witness the breathtaking sight of millions of flamingos and explore the diverse wildlife in the area.
- Lake Bogoria - Enjoy complimentary hotel pick up from any nairobi hotel. After a brief introduction, enjoy your ride in an air conditioned mini Van for 3.5 hours. Your arrival is welcomed by thousands of birds hovering above the lake. You will leave the car behind for a walking tour around the lake.The lake is alkaline, feeding blue-green algae which in turn feed flamingoes. At times the number of flamingoes feeding in the lake may be as high as two million. Raptors such as tawny eagles prey on the flamingoes.In total, 135 species of bird have been recorded. They include little grebe, pratincole, swift, little bee-eater, cape wigeon, yellow-billed stork, African spoonbill, augur buzzard, gabar goshawk, water dikkop, great tit, starling, hornbill and crombec. The reserve has a herd of the relatively uncommon Greater Kudu. Other large mammals include buffalo, zebra, cheetah, baboon, warthog, caracal, spotted hyena, impala and dik dik.
After more than 3 hours in the lake you will head back to nairobi with a stop for late lunch at the nearby resort.
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Bottled water
- Round-trip private transfer
- Driver/guide
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
Kenya Bush Expeditions Tours and Travel is thrilled to present this excursion to flamingo enthusiasts. Lake Bogoria serves as an excellent site for bird observation and videography. The lake is saline, promoting the growth of blue-green algae that is a meal for flamingoes. Occasionally, the population of flamingoes feeding on the lake can surge to two million. Predators such as the tawny eagles feed on the flamingoes. Overall, 135 bird species have been spotted, including the little grebe, pratincole, swift, little bee-eater, cape wigeon, yellow-billed stork, African spoonbill, augur buzzard, gabar goshawk, water dikkop, great tit, starling, hornbill, and crombec.
The preserve is home to the Greater Kudu, which is relatively rare. Other substantial animals include the buffalo, zebra, cheetah, baboon, warthog, caracal, spotted hyena, impala, and dik dik.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- No Dress code
- A current valid passport is required on the day of travel
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.