Karen Blixen Camp- The Mara

Karen Blixen Camp is an eco-friendly luxury camp, that gives a sense of the exiting explorer days when the savannah was seldom visited and elaborate and comfortable camps were set up providing a luxurious and stylish retreat after each day’s adventure

Karen Blixen Camp comprises 22 large luxury canvas tents each placed with undisturbed view along the Mara River. The stylish restaurant, the reception, the lounge and bar area and the gift shop with internet are set on a raised wooden deck and furnished with accurate reproductions of Karen Blixen’s private furniture to fit in with the cozy atmosphere.

The beautiful laid swimming pool offers relaxation and even a little exercise in-between game drives. Our resident masseuse offers a wide range of wellness and beauty treatments.

Karen Blixen Camp is the perfect place to sit back and relax with a gin and tonic overlooking the Mara River and the wildlife coming to drink, whilst exchanging stories about the adventures of the day.

Karen Blixen Camp has the most amazing location for relaxed armchair game viewing. The camp gives undisturbed view to the abundance of wildlife coming down for a drink at the Mara River

Karen Blixen Camp encourages exquisite safari experiences. Guests are truly able to relax, read their favorite books and get revitalized in these beautiful and peaceful Masai Mara surroundings.

The camp is carefully located opposite a much favored drinking spot. The Mara River bank curves gently down in an open sandy bed and gives the wild animals an easy access to the mineral rich soil and the river water. And allow our guests endless of entertainment.
 

Relaxed in-camp game viewing

Imagine comfortably seated in our bush garden while enjoying the families of graceful giraffes and slender gazelles coming for a sip of water; watchful of the great Nile crocodile lurching the river water. Watch our resident hippo pod with their fat little baby hippos; busy pushing and shoving at each other. Enjoy the elephants as they come in their dozens to gulp down trunks full of water and a playful wash in the Mara River. Or relax with a good book at your private verandah while observing the sturdy buffalos, the grand elands and the numerous zebras grazing the corridor of the impressive Oloololo Escarpment, just opposite your cozy canvas tent.

Oloisuk Concession

Karen Blixen Camp privately protects more than 900 Ha of natural wildlife area on lease agreements with our local Maasai landowners. The protection of Oloisuk Concession assures our guests the outmost private and exclusive wildlife experience with undisturbed view to the Masai Mara River and the impressive Oloololo Escarpment in the front.  

ACTIVITIES

Karen Blixen Camp is situated in the pristine Mara North Conservancy in Masai Mara,  one of the most densely populated natural wildlife areas in the world

Karen Blixen Camp is committed to responsible wildlife experiences. We invite our guests to explore and understand the complexity of the Masai Mara Ecosystem with its great wildlife on game drives, game walks, nature walks, balloon safaris and eco camp walks. Understanding the intricacies of how the Masai Mara Ecosystem works adds the ultimate dimension to the very unique and outstanding wildlife experience.

Wildlife experiences

Game drives are encouraged within Mara North Conservancy for the utmost exclusive and private safari experience with low impact tourism and controlled vehicle density.

Lion-watching allow guests to assist monitoring the lions of the Mara North Conservancy. The activity is a partnership between Mara Predator Program and Karen Blixen Camp.

Game walking with armed guides is arranged for those who wish to experience the magnitude of the Mara savannah on foot.

Nature walks are kept within the camp and focus entirely on the rich birdlife and little insects inhabiting the area and how the Masai make use of the indigenous plants for medical and ritual purposes.

Balloon safari will take you high above the impressive Masai Mara plains, and gliding quietly through the wind is truly a magical and breathtaking experience.

Community visits to the local Maasai Manyatta (village), school, market and church gives anyone interested a closer understanding of the proud Maasai people and their heritage as an integral part of the Masai Mara Ecosystem.

Eco camp walks show you how we run an eco friendly luxury camp out in the bush with green technologies as solar panels, non-power cold room, gas burners, zero waste sewage system and waste management.

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Scorpio Villas- Malindi

Directly at the sea, in a convenient position to reach Malindi town center by foot which is only a distance of 1500 meters, the Scorpio villas is the ideal structure for whoever wishes a special holiday, for whoever wants to live “the culture of the place” but at time not abounding the comfort the pleasures of good meal. An environment taken care and a pleasing atmosphere. Accomodation 46 rooms set-up in Villa ranging from 1 or 2 floors immersed in a luxuriant tropical garden full of Palm – tress, Bougainvillea and Baobab that contribute to offering the clients with privacy and tranquility. Rooms With private services, shower, canopy bed with mosquito net, ventilator and air – condition. Moreover, color TV with satellite (Rai International), safe deposit box upon payment and refrigerator bar. All rooms have a magnificent Balcony or a verandah, all furnishings are peculiar and reflect the African style.

 ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES

A small-equipped gymnasium, play hall with Billiard table and a tennis table, darts, reading room with a small library, Bazaars and shops with local artisans.

Upon payment, a diving center, found in the village with free of charge Lessons in the swimming pool.

Massage room and Internet point.

Two halls available for conference of 90 and 40 people capacity completely equipped.

Medical services upon request or emergency, available in 24 hours.

Services not found in the village but conventional

Golf club Malindi at only 4km from the village, training 3km distance from the village, kite surf equipped at 15km from the village.

Animation: The pleasant location of the Scorpio villas near the town center of Malindi and its quite environment has made us to opt for an animation program very soft, which allows our clients to enjoy a full African atmosphere and the holiday

Every evening at our lounge bar there is a pleasant musical entertainment taking you until at the beginning of Malindi nightclubs or spend in numerous night or for he who wants to try luck at the Casino.

POOLS & BARS

Swimming Pools

The village is equipped with 3 salt-water swimming pools, Sun beds available for clients and a swimming pool to the exhausting.

American Bars 

Central with adjacent lounge for spending pleasant evenings with live-music, pool bar besides the swimming pool to enjoy pleasant drinks during the day.

RESTAURANTS & CUISINE

A pleasant hospitable environment attending to you everyday from the morning breakfast to the evening meal, the service is mainly buffet. The Italian cooking will follow you even in the land of Africa with the specialty of fish and meat as well as “ pasta prepared by hand. So, as to relieve you from “ the homesickness”.

Plates of the kitchen “the local Swahili” and Indian are served during dinner and weekly organized occasions.

Scorpio Villa Map

Scorpio Villas is Rated 4 Stars

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The Great Rift Valley Lodge & Golf Resort- Naivasha

The Great Rift Valley Lodge and Golf Resort borrows its name from the stunning land it sits on.  The Great Rift Valley is one of the greatest natural structures on earth, visible from outer space, stretching 5,500 kilometers, spanning two continents from Jordan in the Middle East, through Kenya in East Africa to Mozambique in Africa.  No country can boast of such vivid panoramas of the Great Rift Valley as in Kenya.

Straddling the rim of the mighty Eburru, every view from the room shows a facet of the Valley’s dynamic vistas.  Built around an 18-hole golf course, the lodge is leisurely set on a wide expanse of the massif – each villa and room opening to surreal settings.

Accommodation

The Lodge Rooms

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On a quick break out of Nairobi or enroute from safari, the Rift’s rooms are spacious with a lounge and fireplace and private balconies overlooking the Aberdares, Kenya’s longest mountain massif stretching 160 kilometres, the Kinangop plateau lying a tier below the Aberdares and the plains of Eburru littered with black obsidian stone telling its volcanic past.  You can choose between twin beds  or a double bed. 

The mountain’s slopes full of indigenous plants attract an assortment of birds, which makes for bird watching from the comfort of your private balcony fun – and at night, looking out for constellations of stars and planets in the celestial skies exciting.
 

The Longonot Villas

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Set on beautifully landscaped gardens of succulent plants and ponds, the Longonot Villas open out to the mighty mountain that is Longonot, an extinct volcano from the bygone ages of the Rift’s turbulent past filled dramatic earthquakes and volcanic eruptions.  On clear days, the mountain takes a double take, reflected in the fresh waters of Lake Naivasha, the highest of the Rift Valley lakes.

Each of the 40 villas is a three-tier three-bedroomed house – a home away from home, a designer’s delight complete with every modern amenity to make the traveler feel right at home.  The living room, dining room and kitchen take the entire floor with the master bedroom on the top tier.  The ground floor with the two bedrooms open to the garden with every floor giving that unforgettable view of the mountain and the lake.  The villas are ideal for families and friends wanting a home atmosphere with a choice of home cooking or eating out at the lodge’s restaurants.

Restaurants

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Sitting 7,000 feet on Eburru, the highland air and active lifestyle at the lodge works up appetites, making each meal to look forward to.  Fresh salads from the lodge’s eco-garden, succulent meats and fish fill the buffet tables of the main restaurant.  With a choice ranging from ten different salads from the lodge’s organic eco garden, the cuisine is specially prepared with your health in mind.  Only the best ingredients are used to prepare every dish. 

There’s something for everyone on the menu ranging from the Continental buffet to African cuisine with favourites like irio – made with fresh vegetables - to spicy Indian delights like chicken tikka. Those on a special diet need only to alert the chef for their requirements.

You are spoilt for desserts.  There’s fresh, zesty fruit salads and rich puddings like chocolate mousses and strawberry tarts complemented with ice cream or fresh cream with a selection of cheeses to end every meal.  If you want to dine al-fresco under the skies, just let the chef know.

Golfing at the high altitude can be demanding.  The exclusive bar and restaurant featuring quick snacks and main meals keeps the golfers energised.

Meet up at the main bar on cool evenings to enjoy the fireplace.  There’s a choice of liquors, spirits and the barman’s special cocktails like the Eburru Sunset complete with the feisty colours of the sun and delicious array of fruits and juices – with or without the alcohol.

Activities

Drive to the Natural Steam Vents in the Highlands

The Eburru sits on grand vistas, enticing the active to discover its secrets.  Sandwiched between the two walls of the Great Rift Valley, the massif’s underbelly is still active, spewing vents of steam into the air.The Maasai call the mountain Ol Donyo Opurru, meaning mountain of smoke.  Soaring 9,365 feet high, it is marginally higher than Longonot, which makes it the highest point in the Rift Valley. Drive or hike through the farmer’s fields to the steam vents, where you can hear the water simmer below the surface, releasing hot steam into the air.It’s easy to boil eggs here.The Eburru high vales are still clothed in ancient forests with some of the rare species of wildlife like the shy, nocturnal bongo – an antelope that was once common in the mountain forests.Eburru is also filled with craters, one with a natural steam bath in the forest – carry your swimsuit with you.Eburru’s peak is one of the few to give you a panorama of the three Great Rift Valley lakes so famous for their flocks of pretty pink flamingoes – Lake Nakuru, Lake Elementeita and Lake Naivasha.

Riding on top the Horse or Camel

Riding the ancient land of Eburru is an awesome experience.An early morning ride to the plains is an unrivalled experience, the best time to watch the plains game like the giraffes, zebras, warthogs, impalas, gazelles and perhaps the late hippo making it back to the lake.The light breeze scents the air with the fire-resistant leleleshwa bush.Enjoy your picnic breakfast in the land of Eden before riding back to the lodge.The scythes lead the horses and camels, so even if you’re a novice, you can enjoy a ride on the wild side.

Bird Watching

The diverse landscape from the plains to the peaks makes Eburru a bird watchers delight.There are 215 recorded species – fast fliers like the Pallid harrier to the elegant goshawks; from the colourful sunbirds flitting on the flowers to the superb eagles scanning the vistas for a prey.Keep your binoculars at hand.

Nature Walks

The Lodge’s naturalist is highly skilled in natural history and every walk turns into an animated discovery channel as the naturalist unearths everything from secret moth cocoons to scats of zorillas (not to be confused with gorillas).Get fascinated as the naturalist transforms the trees, shrubs and flowers into a pharmacy of natural medicines, food for the pallet or things to craft stuff from.A walk on the wild side does wonders for the brain and body.

Golfing

The good game of golf has been around since the 1400s, something you will learn while at the bar (which for golfers doubles up as the 19th hole).  The Great Rift Valley Golf Resort on Eburru is both challenging and exciting, with golfers having to give right of way to the wild animals who have taken residence on the lush fairways and tiny islets in the ponds.Flocks of Egyptian geese, little grebes, squacco herons and blacksmith plovers nest on the islets and sun themselves on the greens without batting an eyelid at the golfers.The narrow fairways, freeform greens, uneven terrain and light wind makes the golf course extremely challenging.The 18th hole at 598 metres is the longest in Kenya. 

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Lake Naivasha Panaroma- Naivasha

Lake Naivasha Panorama Park is delightful to welcome all of you to its serene paradise facing the fresh waters of Lake Naivasha. Situated off Naivasha Mai-Mahiu road about a kilometer from Naivasha town, the park has a luxurious resort with elegant cottages and a hotel of the world's most exquisite natural settings. 

It is architecturally perched on the natural and scenic cliffs that are skirted with giant fig trees. The lodge's grounds and surrounding is a home to numerous number of reptiles, rock hyraxes and birds. During evening hours, Maasai giraffes do make our grounds their feeding grounds offering our guests a free wildlife viewing without vans. Panorama Park is an ideal destination for holiday, conference, meetings, banqueting and wedding.

Accommodation

Luxurious and elegant self contained cottages all with stunning views of the hills and lake Naivasha designed in an African style with modern facilities; instant hot showers, it-on toilets and spacious study tables. All rooms have treated mosquito nets. Some of them are having interconnecting doors that are ideal for family utilization and convenience. Local and international television viewing is standard in all rooms.

Executive suites that have all the space and holiday dream of your expected destination. Accompanied with wonderful views of Eburru mountain and the lovely acacia trees. It is also fully self-contained and it will make you appreciate the true value of your money.

Private House:


Exclusively private house fully furnished and having an equipped kitchen. You are more than welcome to bring your own food and do your cooking personally or with your cook. Alternatively, we can help you to hire an experienced cook for the duration of you stay at an affordable rate.

The private house can comfortably accommodate 5 people. It is exclusive with all comfortable amenities that you are accustomed to at home.

Camping Site:

A spacious ground that is suitable for individuals and group camping needs. This is the best style of saying that you were here as you will sleep in a tent under the stars as you listen to the calls of the night.

The camping ground is well illuminated and with sit-on toilets while the showers are hot for most of the hours.

Mt Kenya safari club- Nanyuki

High on the slopes of Africa's second highest mountain, The Mount Kenya Safari Club straddles the Equator in a glory of luxurious cottages and elegant buildings set amid manicured lawns and decorative ponds.

mount Kenya Safari Club Location

Sited on the lush lower slopes of Mount Kenya at Nanyuki, the Mount Kenya Safari Club offers a unique blend of comfort, relaxation and adventure. Set in manicured lawns, ornamental ponds, flowerbeds, this famous retreat exudes quiet elegance against a dramatic backdrop.

Mount Kenya Safari Club Activities

Wildlife Game Drives Safari Walking Country Lodge Fishing Conference Facility Birding Cuisine Spa Day Tour Swimming Pool Child Friendly Price Range - East Africa: $150 to $249

Mount Kenya Safari Club Attractions

Wildlife within the forests below the park boundary includes elephant, buffalo, lion, several species of antelope including the rare bongo and occasionally the melanistic forms of both the leopard and the serval. Much of this wildlife can be seen from the safety of the Mountain Lodge, which lies just inside the forest on the south side of the mountain. Mountain climbers should appreciate the need for acclimatisation over several days before attempting the high peaks. Naro Moru River Lodge specialises in assisting climbers with guides, porters and equipment

Mount Kenya Safari Club Facilities

Mount Kenya has a total of 144 rooms, comprising two villas, 13 riverside and 12 William Holden cottages, eight garden suites and clubrooms and studio suites. All rooms have a private bathroom with shower, telephone and log fireplace. The luxury villas, William Holden cottages and the presidential suite each have a large sitting room. Most rooms also have a private veranda overlooking the majestic Mount Kenya. There is a choice of two restaurants, the Mawingo and the Kirinyaga. There are also two bars, the Zebra Bar and the Trophy Lounge that has a relaxed and friendly atmosphere and is the ideal setting for cocktail parties.

Mount Kenya Safari Club Additional Information

The 24,000-acre Sweetwater’s Game Reserve is teeming with a wide variety of wildlife and there is an enormous range of other sightseeing activities for visitors. These include bird walks, half or full day game viewing safaris and half or full day trips to challenge Mount Kenya's rugged slopes.

Mount Kenya Safari Club Children Policy Children under 2 years = free of charge. 2-12 years sharing with 2 adults is charged 25% of adult rate.

Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge- Tsavo

Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offers an unparalleled safari experience. The entire lodge is raised on high stilts above watering holes and feeding pastures offering a spectacular view of the wildlife from above and all around. The Lodge is situated in the midst of the Taita Hills Sanctuary, a private wildlife conservancy of 28,000 acres at the foot of the Taita Hills bordering Tsavo West National Park, one of the world’s largest game reserves. The Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge offers luxury accommodation and facilities and is the perfect place in an unforgettable setting to explore the natural environment around.
The Sanctuary provides a safe environment to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds within 28,000 acres of rolling savanna and woodland habitats. Large numbers of wildlife come to drink at the waterholes, so Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge provides a rare opportunity to view animals at close proximity in their natural habitat. The lobby, restaurant and terraced bar all provide excellent views and photographic opportunities, while an underground tunnel and bunker with ground level windows provides unbelievably close yet safe access to a variety of wildlife as they drink. The waterholes are illuminated by powerful floodlights as it gets dark, to make sure that you witness all the activity throughout the night.
The Sanctuary is a success story in sustainable conservation where wildlife - including elephant, lion, buffalo and giraffe - thrive. Game drives are tightly controlled to ensure that animals are not harassed and some areas are completely closed to vehicles. This commitment to responsible ecotourism, which has been so well supported by visitors, ensures that the Sanctuary and all its wildlife will continue to prosper

Sarova Taita hills Game Lodge - Taita

Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge is located at the main entrance to the Taita Hills Sanctuary in South Eastern Kenya, 400 km from Nairobi and 200 km from Mombasa. A one hour flight from Nairobi or 30 min from Mombasa by private charter lands at the Lodge's own airstrip. The Sanctuary is a 3 hour drive from Mombasa and a 6 hour drive from Nairobi on tarmac roads.

Located at the main entrance to the Sanctuary, Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge is an inviting stone building of 60 spacious rooms and two suites, all with their own private viewing balcony commanding views of the adjacent Taita Hills or the well maintained gardens and surrounding Sanctuary. At night, floodlights illuminate the swimming pool and gardens and provide an opportunity to see any wildlife in the vicinity. It is not uncommon to see elephants daily at the watering hole next to the swimming pool.

In addition to the rooms and suites, the Lodge has a Main Restaurant, Bar & Lounge and many bush dining options. The free form swimming pool has its own pool bar. The Lodge has its own fleet of well equipped safari vehicles with excellent guides. There are meeting rooms and numerous outdoor venues for dining and leisure. There is a gift shop, fuel station and business center.

The climate is very pleasant, with temperatures averaging between 18 Degrees Centigrade and 30 Degrees Centigrade year round. There are sporadic rains in March, April, November & December.

Ole-sereni Hotel- Nairobi

The hotel offers Luxury ‘With the Best of Both Worlds” combining all the best features of a modern City Hotel and a traditional Wildlife Lodge. 

The title of the hotel is taken from the Maasai name for the area, meaning ‘place of tranquility’ offering its guests the comforts and services of a city hotel while bordering the wilds of the Nairobi National Park. Ole - Sereni Hotel captures the essence of Nairobi which is the only city in the world that boasts a natural game park within its precincts. This is evident as guests view animals at the waterhole in the park from the restaurants, bars, swimming pool, selected rooms and parts of the hotel.
For those who want the best of both worlds, Ole – Sereni is the perfect answer. As ‘the city hotel by the game park’, it offers guests a chance to view game only 15 minutes after leaving the airport.

Located just off the Mombasa Road and overlooking the famous Nairobi Game Park, Ole Sereni Hotel is strategically positioned between the Airport and the city center, at an area fondly known as a ‘place of tranquility’ (Ole Sereni) by the Maasai. 

The Hotel offers visitors exactly what its name denotes, combining all the best aspects of a modern City Hotel and a traditional bush Lodge, Ole Sereni captures the essence of Nairobi which is the only city in the world that boasts a Game Park within its precincts. This is evident as guests view animals at the waterhole in the Park from the Restaurants, Bar, Swimming Pool and selected parts of the Hotel.

Combining all the best features of a modern City Hotel and a traditional Wildlife Lodge, the Ole-Sereni is named after the Maasai name of the area, meaning ‘place of tranquility.

Ole-sereni Hotel has 134 exquisitely decorated and individually air-conditioned rooms on 3 floors which include 58 superior rooms with city view, 48 Deluxe rooms with park view, 26 Club rooms with either views (park & city) and 2 Executive Suites each with Jacuzzi on the veranda facing the park overlooking to the waterhole..

Facilities

Rooms

City Facing Rooms
• 58 Superior rooms
• 48 Deluxe rooms
• 26 Club rooms
• 02 Suites


In rooms Ammenities

• Direct/dial telephone
• Cabled high speed internet
• Private bath/shower & WC
• Tea/Coffee Facility
• hairdryer
• Minibar
• Safe
• Satellite Tv
• Voltage (220 - 240V)
• Sound proofing (double glazed windows)
• Security Locks



Guest Services/Facilities

• Currency Exchange
• Laundry/Dry Cleaning Services
• Gift Shop
• Baby Sitters available on request
• 24 Hours Room Service
• Spacious and fully equipped Business Center
• Automatic wake up phone system
• Wi - Fi Spots in the public area
• Smoking rooms available
• Travel desk

Restaurants & Bar

The Big Five Restaurants & Bar

• On the 1st floor set on the large veranda overlooking waterhole, is a special five in one restaurant boasting in one open-show kitchen cooking Mongolian Grills, Italian, Indian and Chinese dishes.
• Its own Bar

The Waterhole Snack Bar

• Main bar also set to take advantage of the large veranda overlooking the waterhole
• Servers snacks throughout the day
• Menus from the Big Five Restaurant Can also be served from this area

Ngong Pool Bar

• Pavilion bar with al fresco dining also set on the large veranda
• Serves ice-cream, healthy snacks and drinks.

Karen Blixen Cottages & Restaurant – Nairobi

The Karen Blixen Coffee Garden Restaurant and Cottages are located in Karen, Kenya, a beautiful, peaceful suburb approximately 20 miles from downtown Nairobi. The cottages serve as a perfect alternate accommodation to the traditional Nairobi city hotels when visiting the capital city of Kenya during your African safari overnight, Kenya countryside vacation or even on business.

The cottages are located in the midst of one of the oldest formal gardens in Kenya, which have huge jacaranda, candelabra, cactus, bottlebrush, and other trees. Over 200 types of flowers bloom through the year and numerous bird feeders attract hundreds of varieties of birds.

All cottages have a veranda for relaxing while enjoying the birds, butterflies and flowers of the garden. We provide feeders to attract a wide variety of birds and can house as many as 30 guests. Eight of the cottages have individual suites and three have two bedroom suites with a common large sitting room. The honeymoon cottage has a large bedroom and sitting room each with a fireplace.

Each bedroom has a large bathroom with its own shower and bath. Internet connections and phones are available in all rooms. Three cottages have two private suites with a separate dressing room.

Residents can also enjoy twenty-four-hour room service. A private swimming poll and private garden bar are available for a relaxing afternoon or for small group get together. Private outdoor dinner parties by the pool can also be arranged.

La verandah garden restaurant- Nairobi

The Verandah is a relaxed, informal daytime restaurant situated in Nairobi Kenya. A short drive from the hectic city centre brings you to Nairobi's country suburbs, home of the Giraffe Centre, Karen Blixen Museum, the Giraffe Manor, and of course, THE VERANDAH.

The Verandah caters to tourists and residents alike, equally popular with both.Inside seating, complete with a fireplace for those chilly Kenya days has open views to the garden where tables are set under an immense fever tree amongst lush foliage and shady umbrellas

The garden is host and home to numerous species of birds which flock to feeding trays and water dishes for your lunchtime entertainment. Indoor "palms' are the nesting place of several generations of Ruffous Sparrows. Seasonally you'll see fire finch, pin tailed wydah, various weavers, forest oriole , robin chat, indigo birds, manikins, sunbirds and an elusive pair of paradise fly catchers.