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  1. Steve G

    Safari holiday companies - which one

    Glad to hear that you saw some Clarke's Weavers as sightings have been few and far between in recent times. David Ngala is indeed a really nice guy and knows tha A-S Forest like the back of his hand!
  2. Steve G

    Safari holiday companies - which one

    Just back from a road-based Safari to Amboseli, Tsavo East & West, Shimba Hills and Watamu. The birding in Arabuko-Sokoke forest was heavy going this time around. There have been no recent sightings of Clarke's Weaver which is a bit worrying and we came across few bird waves whilst in the...
  3. Steve G

    Safari holiday companies - which one

    Forgot to add. Spending one or two nights in Nairobbery isn't much fun but there is a new lodge sitting on the edge of the National Park in close proximity to JKIA (where international flights land) and Wilsons (flights to the Mara, Malindi,etc) so no need to enter the city with its horrendous...
  4. Steve G

    Safari holiday companies - which one

    I did something similar in 2007. We flew to Mombasa staying at the Turtle Beach. Half way through our two week stay we flew from Malindi to the Mara for 4 nights. There are a few points to consider:- In the Mara try to ensure you are the sole occupants of your vehicle otherwise you will play...
  5. Steve G

    Safari holiday companies - which one

    Chris, I have a friend who is a driver/guide and has his own 4x4pop-up roof minivan. Ben is reliable and good company. He also has good birding knowledge and knows many of the local birders -useful for tracking down endemics and range-restricted specialties. Do you have an itinerary in mind...
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