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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 ATA Head Office: 347
Fifth Avenue,
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