Birds of Africa

Loldia House

– Experience the life of Kenya’s early settlers Loldia House is an ideal spot to relax, taste the pleasures of Kenyan country life and explore the Great Rift Valley. There are beautiful views of the dormant volcano, Mount Longonot; wild animals roam free on the farm, and in the evenings hippo munch quietly by the waterside. An ideal place to begin your exciting safari vacation around Kenya, Loldia House is just a two-hour drive from Nairobi and within easy reach of Nairobi’s International Airport. The property is also conveniently located for day trips to the famous Lake Nakuru National Park, and guests can now fly direct with Governors Aviation's to the Masai Mara.

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Belmond Eagle Island Lodge

– A captivating luxury safari paradise Belmond Eagle Island Lodge is situated on the remote Xaxaba Island in Botswana’s Okavango Delta, among a web of waterways and lush vegetation, overlooking a lagoon that attracts a breathtaking variety of big game and exotic birds. Explore the region by local canoe, roam on foot or take to the air in an exhilarating scenic helicopter safari above magnificent Botswana landscape, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. With luxurious accommodation and a variety of safari activities, the lodge offers a wonderful secluded retreat. Belmond Eagle Island Lodge combines the excitement of discovery with experiences of the real Africa for memorable safari vacations – this is the spirit of Belmond, through and through.

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Birds of Africa

Ready yourself for some of the world’s best land and air shows. See huge saddlebill storks while drifting through the reeds of Botswana’s Okavango Delta, or marvel at kestrels, egrets, cranes and jewel-toned parrots. Retreat to Kenya's Shaba National Reserve to watch kingfishers, marabous, bateleurs, ostriches and more, or witness one of the world's greatest wildlife spectacles – the feeding and movement of flocks of flamingos, numbering up to 4 million birds – among the lakes of the Great Rift Valley.

Kwando Kwara

– An intimate camp with personalized service Enjoy a relaxed, romantic camp setting on the edge of a river lagoon in the remote northern part of Botswana’s Okavango Delta. The large, private Kwara concession, bordering the Moremi Reserve, is a magnificent wilderness area offering exceptional game and bird viewing. Both water and land activities take place year-round. The eight traditional safari-style tents on teak decks are built within a grove of ancient ebony trees. Resident hippos serenade guests year-round from the lagoon in front of the camp. Each tent has modern amenities, its own viewing deck and private ensuite facilities, including hot and cold showers, and flush toilets.

– A good place to start your love-affair with Africa Joy’s Camp greets you on the site of Joy Adamson’s home in Shaba National Reserve, an elegant oasis in the arid lands of Samburu. Shaba is the best destination to see spectacular and rare wildlife species such as aardwolf, striped hyena, leopard and cheetah as well as to enjoy the extraordinarily varied birdlife which makes Shaba the ultimate birder’s paradise. Joy's Camp boasts ten sumptuous tents, uniquely decorated with handmade glass and vibrant nomadic fabrics. The result is a chic, sophisticated and stylish camp. Each luxe tent has its own private veranda, ideal for game viewing, as well as for relaxing, reading and soaking up the wild environs of Shaba. Activities at Joy’s Camp include exciting day and night game drives in open 4WD vehicles, guided walks along the springs or the Ewaso Nyiro river gorge, bird watching, cultural visits, and swimming the refreshing pool with spectacular views of the surroundings. Joy’s Camp is an excellent choice if you are interested in a glimpse of Kenya’s history, an authentic wildlife experience and the true comfort of a luxury tented camp.

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