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Kenya

Kalacha pool

Shooting: Guinea fowl , Francolin, Spur fowl, Sand grouse

Price: On application.

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Kenya

"Flocks of sand grouse appear out of the desert like swarms of bees - they make extremely sporting shooting and are delicious to eat, particularly for breakfast." Rupert Uloth, writing about his Wild and Exotic safari in Country Life Magazine Kenya (Bird shooting)

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Departure Dates:

There are no fixed arrival or departure dates for bird shooting in Kenya, although we recommend a minimum 3 night stay at any one lodge.

Wild and Exotic have access to some of the finest bird shooting in Kenya, in two different regions in the north of the country. Shooting takes place during the dry seasons after which game birds have raised their young. These seasons run from the middle of July until 31st of October, and from 1st February to 31st March, although the best sport is usually had during the months of September, October, January and February. The shooting in Kenya is entirely natural with the emphasis on quality rather than quantity and is usually a combination of walked up and small impromptu drives, or in the case of sand grouse, morning and evening flights into watering holes. There is a daily bag limit of 20 sand grouse and 20 yellow neck spur fowl or guinea fowl per gun per day, but not any limit on the number of doves that can be shot.

In Meru we offer bird shooting within a private concession from the base of our comfortable Meru camp, which is a short charter flight or a longer road transfer from Nanyuki in northern Kenya, sleeps up to 12 guests and is also equipped with a swimming pool to cool off in after a hard day in the bush.

Our camp is situated in a remote corner of Meru National Park, which also has excellent game viewing opportunities including lion, leopard, cheetah, elephant, rhino and reticulated giraffe, as well as more than 280 bird species. The area across which we shoot is part savannah, but also includes riverine forest and swamps. After Meru we recommend a visit to the Chalbi Desert in northern Kenya for some of the best sand grouse flighting in Africa. Kalacha Camp in the Chalbi Desert is a 90 minute flight by light aircraft from Nanyuki, and consists of just 4 thatched rooms, a central dining and living area, and a swimming pool in the desert. In the evening Lichtenstein's sand grouse flight in fast and low to the nearby water holes, whilst chestnut bellied sand grouse arrive in their thousands during the morning flight. Guests spend the intervening hours exploring the extraordinary landscape, visiting Lake Turkana, otherwise known as the Jade Sea, and meeting members of the colourful Gabbra tribe who come down to the palm fringed springs to water their camels each morning. We can also arrange fishing for huge Nile perch that inhabit Lake Turkana, and this is an exciting activity to enjoy between morning and evening sand grouse flights.

The seasons for sand grouse run from 1st September to the end of October and from 1st January to the end of February.

All shooting safaris are bespoke and guests can choose between as little or as much shooting as they wish. Please select the itinerary tab for Wild and Exotic's recommended African bird shooting itinerary.

Wild and Exotic sample itinerary for bird shooting in Kenya

Day 1 Meru Camp: On arrival into Nairobi you will be met and transferred to Wilson domestic airport in time for your scheduled flight to Nanyuki airstrip. On arrival you will be transferred by private charter to our beautiful 12 bed Meru camp, which is located in a remote corner of Meru National Park, home to a diverse population of game and over 280 species of bird. After a light lunch and perhaps a refreshing swim in the pool there will be an afternoon shoot during which you can expect to encounter guinea fowl, francolin and spur fowl. In the evening return to Meru for dinner and relaxation.

Day 2 Meru: Guests can enjoy an early morning game drive prior to breakfast and before setting off for a full day's shooting. Today lunch will be a picnic beneath the shade of an acacia tree, after which the shoot will continue. The method is either to walk up in a line, or for your guide to organise small drives or ambushes that are designed to put flocks of game birds over a small team of guns. After a long day in the bush guests return to the comfort of camp for a relaxing swim and dinner.

Day 3 Kalatcha Camp: Today we fly to Kalatcha Camp in Northern Kenya. This is an oasis in the Chalbi Desert and is home to the nomadic Gabbra tribe of Cushitic origin living in Northern Kenya and southern Ethiopia. The flight takes approximately 90 minutes above dramatic semi-desert country, including the Mathews Range of mountains and the spectacular Ndoto Hills. The accommodation at Kalatcha is in reed thatched cottages, with a swimming pool to cool off in after the rigours of a hot morning. At Kalatcha the sand grouse shooting is beyond compare, with the additional attraction of an evening flight for Lichtenstein's sand grouse. These birds swoop in like snipe just as the light is fading, and only those with quick reactions will succeed in adding any to the bag.

Day 4 Kalatcha Camp: In the morning we flight sand grouse at a desert waterhole, before returning for lunch, preceded by a visit to the nearby Gabbra settlement or an expedition to climb one of the steep hills that lie beyond and examine the rock paintings there. After lunch relax in the swimming pool before another exciting evening flight, followed by dinner and a performance of the Gabbra women singing tribal songs for your entertainment.

Day 5 Kalatcha: After a morning flight depart by light aircraft for a fishing expedition to Lake Turkana, otherwise known as the Jade Sea. We fly across the spectacular desert landscape for 30 minutes before landing on remote South Island with fishing rods and a picnic lunch. As we begin to land huge Nile Perch, local Turkana tribesman appear out of the harsh lunar landscape to help fillet the catch. On the way home we touch down at Loiyangalani village for a cold beer in the swimming pool of the bizarre Oasis hotel. We fly back in the evening in time for a final flight of Lichtenstein's sand grouse.

Day 6 Kalatcha onwards: A final morning flight before flying back to Nanyuki by private charter in time to connect with the scheduled Tropic Air flight to Wilson airport in Nairobi and the end of the shooting safari.

Notes:

All shooting safaris are bespoke, and guests can choose between as little or as much shooting as they wish. Most incorporate other activities, such as riding, game viewing and fishing. As an example of the very best that Kenya has to offer the shooting enthusiast we have suggested this bird shooting safari for your consideration.

Price on application according to number of guests and duration. The cost will include all internal transfers, food, accommodation, drink, licences, (but not cartridges) and other activities based at the lodges, such as riding and game drives.

There are various other activities that can be incorporated at your request. Whilst staying at Meru game drives and fishing are an option and a visit to the remarkable Lake Turkana - otherwise known as the Jade Sea - to fish for huge Nile perch is an exciting addition to a stay at Kalacha Camp in the Chalbi Desert.

Neither Wild and Exotic nor the operators or suppliers can accept any responsibility for changes to itineraries or dates that may arise due to weather or unforeseen circumstances such as changes, disruptions or delays to airline flights for whatever reason. This holiday is subject to Wild and Exotic's terms and conditions, a copy of which will be enclosed with your booking form.

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