Bombay Natural History Society
Greetings from the BNHS Communications Team!
Below are the details of bi-monthly programmes organised by BNHS for March and April 2016.
Kindly go through.
We hope for wide coverage in your esteemed publication.
LOCAL CAMPS
July, 2015
AMBOLI - LAND OF THE FLYING FROG
Nestled at the crest of the Western Ghats at a height of above 2,000 feet, Amboli is the last hill station in Maharashtra before the coastal highlands of Goa. Misty weather, rejuvenating rain, cool climate and lush evergreen forest form the perfect setting for reptiles and amphibians. It is also one of the best places to see the Malabar Gliding Frog. The forest here reverberates with the calls of various frogs and toads in colourful and loud display, singing in beautiful synchronisation to attract their lady love. Amboli is part of a Biodiversity Hotspot and we can see amphibians and reptiles like Fungoid Frog, Bi-coloured Frog, Amboli Bush-frog, Amboli Toad, Beddome’s Cat Snake, Ceylon Cat Snake, Green Vine Snake, Malabar Pit Viper, and various caecilians.
Date:
Batch I: 1st–3rd July, 2016
Batch II: 8th–10th July, 2016 (On Demand)
Camp charges: Rs. 6,700/- for members, and Rs. 7,900/- for others (ex-Sawantwadi).
Accommodation: Twin sharing basis in Hotel.
Reporting: Pick up at Sawantwadi ST Bus Depot at 9.30 a.m. on day one. Drop off at Sawantwadi ST Bus Depot at 4.00 p.m. on the last day. Kindly book your tickets accordingly.
How to get there: Bus - This is the best option to reach Sawantwadi; Every Mumbai - Goa bus halts at Sawantwadi. Buses can be booked through www.redbus.in.
Train - Sawantwadi Road Railway station is about 8 km from the ST Depot. Konkan Kanya Express (10111) reaches Sawantwadi at 8.22 a.m. Note: The train timing and schedule for Konkan Railway during monsoon is fluctuating and prone to delays due to landslides.
Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail [email protected].
NATIONAL CAMPS
MARCH
WILD ASSAM –Gibbon Sanctuary, Kaziranga & Nameri National Park
Kaziranga National Park - a World Heritage Site and home of 65% of the world population of the One-horned Rhinoceros. Herds of Barasingha, Hog Deer and Wild Buffalo are seen in the marshes. Rhinos browse unconcernedly as visitors pass by and occasionally a herd of elephants or wild boar is also sighted. One of the best places in India to see Pied Harrier and other raptors like Crested Serpent-eagle, Pallas’s Fish-eagle, and Grey-headed Fish-eagle which can be seen circling overhead.
Gibbon Sanctuary - Now known as the Hoolongapar Gibbon Sanctuary is one of the best places to see India’s only primate the Endangered Western Hoolock Gibbon, the sanctuary is also a good places to see other threatened primates like, Near Threatened Assamese Macaque, Vulnerable Capped Langur, Stump-tailed Macaque and Northern Pig-tailed Macaque. The sanctuary is also good for birds with over 200 species recorded from the sanctuary, birds like Purple Woodpigeon, Rufous-bellied Niltava, Red-headed Trogon, and Long-tailed Sibia can be seen here.
Nameri National Park is a birder’s paradise and more than 300 species of birds have been identified here - four species of Hornbills like Great, Wreathed, Oriental Pied, and Rufous-necked Hornbill. Other birds like Pale-chinned and Little Pied Flycatcher, Green-billed Malkoha, Great Thick-knee, Blue-throated, Lineated and Blue-eared Barbet, Red-breasted Parakeet, Orange-bellied and Gold-fronted Leafbird, Ibisbill, Long-tailed and Silver-breasted Broadbill, Small Niltava, Black Baza and the elusive White-winged Duck are also seen.
Grade: Easy (Short walks for bird watching)
Date: 13th - 18th March, 2016 (Few seats left) (ex Guwahati).
Camp fees: Rs. 29,500/- for members and Rs. 30,700/- for others (ex Guwahati).
Accommodation: Twin sharing basis.
Reporting: Members to meet on day one at Guwahati at 7.00 a.m. at Hotel Mayur in the lobby (Tel: 0361-2734855 to 61), Paltan Bazar, opposite Guwahati railway station. Return on day five after breakfast to reach Guwahati at lunch time. You are advised to arrive at Guwahati one day prior to the first day of the camp and leave Guwahati one day later.
Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day lunch, transfers from and to Guwahati, permits, and entry to park.
Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips beverages, camera fees, stay in Guwahati, any cost not specified above.
Registration*: Kindly contact us at 022-22821811/22871202 or email [email protected]
TERAI OF INDIA - Dudhwa Tiger Reserve and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary
During this camp we shall visit Dudhwa National Park, Kishanpur Wildlife Sanctuary, and Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary which are part of the Dudhwa Tiger Reserve. These regions are the last refuge for Critically Endangered wildlife like Bengal Florican and Gharial.
Dudhwa Tiger Reserve:
The terrain of Dudhwa ranges from grasslands to one of the finest Sal forests in India and marshland which makes Dudhwa a paradise for wild enthusiasts. Dudhwa is famous for the threatened Indian Rhinoceros, Western Swamp Deer and Tiger; other animals like Sambar Deer, Hog Deer, Barking Deer, and Spotted Deer, Jungle Cat, Leopard Cat, Sloth Bear, Honey Badger, Indian or the Great One-horned Rhinoceros can be seen here.
Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary:
The Katerniaghat Wildlife Sanctuary is famous for the Critically Endangered Gharial and Endangered Gangetic Dolphin. Dudhwa Reserve is also a birder’s paradise with over 400 species recorded here. It harbours birds like Swamp Francolin, Pallas’s Fish-eagle, Sarus Crane, Lesser Adjutant, White-rumped Vulture, Slender-billed Vulture, Red-headed Vulture, and six species of drongos, namely Hair-crested, Greater Racket-tailed, Lesser Racket-tailed, Crow-billed, White-bellied and Black Drongo.
Grade: Easy
Date: 20th-23rd March, 2016
Camp fees: Rs. 22,200/- for Members and Rs. 23,700/-for others. (ex Lucknow).
Accommodation: Twin-sharing basis.
Reporting: On day one pick up from Lucknow railway station at 07.00 a.m and drop at Lucknow on last day at 5.30 p.m. NOTE: Book your tickets to reach Lucknow prior to day one.
How to Reach: Many trains and flights are available from Mumbai/Delhi to Lucknow.
Mumbai-Lucknow: LTT Gorakhpur Exp. (12542), Pushpak Exp. (12534)
Cost includes: All accommodation, meals (B/L/D) from first day lunch to last day breakfast, transfers from and to Lucknow, permits, and entry to park.
Cost excludes: Flight/rail ticket to Lucknow, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips, stay in Lucknow, beverages, camera fees, any cost not specified above. Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or email [email protected]
APRIL, 2016
GREAT HIMALAYAN NATIONAL PARK
The Great Himalayan National Park is carved out of the splendid mountain terrain of Kullu district, and is the largest protected area in Himachal Pradesh. The secluded Tirthan valley harbour a variety of wildlife common to this area - wild mountain goats like the Bharal, Goral, and Serow, the Himalayan Brown Bear and predators like the Leopard and the very rare Snow Leopard. Birds like Himalayan Pied Kingfisher, Brown Dipper, Bearded Vulture, and Himalayan Parakeet can be seen during the trek.
Date: 16th - 22nd April 2016 (ex Delhi).
Grade: Moderate, three day hike from Ecozone into Park, daily 8-10 km gradual gradient walk among the hill forests taking about 5 -7 hrs.
Camp fees: Rs. 22,100/- for Members and Rs. 23,600/-for others. (ex Delhi).
Accommodation: Dormitory at Sai Ropa and twin sharing tents during the treks. sleeping bag and mat will be provided.
Reporting: Majnu-ka-Tila (Petrol Pump), at 5.00 p.m. on Day One. Drop on last day at 08:00 a.m.; Kindly book your train/flights after 1:00 p.m. on the last day.
How to reach: Majnu-ka-Tila is about 5 km from Delhi ISBT opposite the Tibetan Village on the main MG Marg. There is a petrol pump on the main road, most private buses operate from there. The best way is to come via the Airport Metro till New Delhi Metro Station and ask for a cab or an auto-rickshaw to drive you to Majnu-ka-Tila.
Cost includes: Delhi-Kullu-Delhi transport by Volvo, local transport in Kullu, food (except during the Volvo journey), accommodation in dormitories and tents, permits to the GHNP, and BNHS expertise.
Cost Excludes: Any personal expenses, porterage (porters can be made available at extra cost on prior notice).
Note: Tented accommodation with basic facility and trench toilets, participants will have to rough it out. Registration*: Call at Hornbill House 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail at [email protected]
GIR NATIONAL PARK - THE LAST REFUGE
Gir National Park is one of the oldest National Parks of India and is famed for being last the refuge of the Asiatic Lion. Besides the Asiatic Lion, Gir also supports a large population of Leopards, and boasts of having the largest concentration of big cats. Important prey species comprise Spotted Deer, Wild Boar, Blue Bull, and Sambar. Other mammals include Four-horned Antelope, Chinkara, Striped Hyena, Golden Jackal, Common Langur, Porcupine, and Black-naped Hare. Gir is also a good place for birding, birds like Asian Paradise Flycatcher, Ultramarine Flycatcher, Mottled Wood-owl, Red-rumped Swallow, Spotted Owlet, Oriental Honey-buzzard, Short-toed Eagle, Common Hawk-cuckoo can be seen here, besides Indian Peafowl in large numbers.
Date:
Batch I: 25th - 28th May, 2016 (ex Rajkot).
Batch II: 30th May - 2nd June, 2016 (on demand) (ex Rajkot).
Note: Since the safari bookings opens 90 days in advance, kindly register for this camp before 24th February, 2016, to avoid disappointment.
Camp fees: Rs. 18,200/- for members and Rs. 19,700/- for others (ex Rajkot).
Accommodation: Twin sharing basis.
Reporting: Outside Rajkot railway station at 8.00 a.m. Drop at Rajkot on last day at 2.00 p.m.
How to get there: Train - Sau Janta Exp (19017) leaves from Mumbai at 5.35 p.m. and reaches Rajkot at 7.30 a.m. Sau Janta Exp (19018) can be booked for return which leaves from Rajkot at 3.20 p.m. Flight - Direct flights from Mumbai to Rajkot are available.
Cost includes: Accommodation, meals (B/L/D) first day lunch to last day breakfast, transfers to/from Rajkot, Safari charges and entry to the park.
Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips beverages, camera fees, any cost not specified above.
Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail us at [email protected]
VALLEY OF FLOWERS
Nestled high in Uttaranchal, Western Himalaya is renowned for its meadows of diverse alpine flowers and outstanding natural beauty. The beauty of Valley of Flowers has been acknowledged by renowned mountaineers and botanists. Its gentle landscapes, breathtaking beautiful meadows of alpine flowers and remoteness make the journey to this valley an enchanting experience. One can see gorgeous flowers like the Brahma Kamal, Blue Poppy, Brook Anemone, and Forget-me-not. Also birds like White-capped River-Chat, Plumbeous Water-redstart, Yellow-billed Blue Magpie, and Blue Whistling-thrush can be seen along the way.
Grade: Difficult**
Date: 30th July - 7th August, 2016
Camp fees: Rs. 35,000/- for members and Rs. 36,500/- for others (ex Delhi).
Accommodation: Twin sharing in GMNV Guesthouse or similar, including 2 nights each at Rishikesh and Joshimath.
Reporting: Outside New Delhi railway station at 6.00 a.m. Drop at New Delhi on last day at 4.00 p.m. You are advised to arrive at Delhi one day prior to the first day of the camp and book your return tickets accordingly.
Cost includes: Cost is inclusive of transfer to/from Delhi, meals (B/L/D), accommodation, permits, transfer of luggage from Govindghat to Ghangharia, and BNHS expertise.
Cost Excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, porterage, tips beverages, camera fees, any cost not specified above.
From Govindghat to Ghangharia, luggage will be carried separately by ponies.
**Though ponies can be taken for most of the trek, there are no ponies available for the trek from Ghangharia to the Valley of Flowers (4-6 km). The season is monsoon (best season for flowers) so rains can be expected during the camp. The accommodation will be basic.
Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail us at [email protected]
August, 2016
LADAKH - ROOF OF THE WORLD
Ladakh is bounded by two of the world's mightiest mountain ranges, the Great Himalaya and the Karakoram. The amazing landscape is nature’s own sculpture by wind and water over millennia. During the camp we will journey through this vast landscape exploring the wilderness of the lakes of Ladakh, the world’s highest motorable road, a high altitude desert and one of the highest national parks in the world. We can spot birds like Tibetan Sandgrouse, Little Owl, Black-necked Crane, Golden Eagle, Bearded Vulture, Fire-fronted Serin, White-winged Redstart, Horned Lark, Wallcreeper, Alpine Accentor, Brandt’s Mountain-finch, Himalayan Griffon, Common Merganser, Chukar Partridge, and Bar-headed Goose. Also mammals like Kiang (Tibetan Wild Ass), Himalayan Blue Sheep, Mountain Stoat, Royle’s Pika, Himalayan Marmot, and Long-tailed Marmot. The rare Apollo butterflies can also be seen at this altitude.
Date: 10th - 20th August, 2016 (ex-Leh)
Cost: Rs. 45,000/- for members and Rs. 46,500/- for others
Accommodation: Twin sharing basis.
Reporting: Leh Airport.
Cost includes: Local transport, transfer to/from Leh, meals (B/L/D) first day lunch to last day breakfast, accommodation, permits, and BNHS expertise.
Cost excludes: Flight/rail tickets, all expenses of personal nature like laundry, tips beverages, camera fees, any cost not specified above.
Registration: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811, Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail us at [email protected]
Note: Kindly book your flight tickets early to avail of good rates.
A medical certificate from a qualified physician stating that you are fit to travel upto 18,000 feet is compulsory.
SEPTEMBER, 2016
WILDLIFE SANCTUARIES OF GOA
Chorla Ghat region of the Western Ghats of Goa has been acknowledged as a Mega Biodiversity Hotspot. Using Wildernest Resort as a base we will explore the forests of Mhadei Wildlife Sanctuary, Mollem National Park, and Bondla Wildlife Sanctuary. The Wildernest Resort is situated in the lap of the Chorla Ghats. The resort itself is a symbol of wildlife conservation, the forest around the cottages is pristine and home to an array of wildlife. Just a stroll outside the eco-cottages at Wildernest can reward the participants with a variety of life forms. Birds like Malabar Grey Hornbill, four types of bulbul namely Grey-headed, Yellow-browed, White-browed, and Square-tailed Black Bulbul, can be seen during this camp. Other wildlife like Indian Giant Squirrel, Sambar and Chital Deer, Hump-nosed Pit Viper, Green Vine Snake, Bronzeback Tree Snake, Malabar Gliding Frog, and Blue Mormon butterfly are seen here.
Grade: Easy
Date:
Batch I: 18th - 21st September, 2016
Batch II: 22nd - 25th September, 2016 (On Demand)
Camp Charges: Rs. 18,000/- for members, and Rs. 19,200/- for others (ex-Thivim)
Accommodation: Twin sharing basis in Eco-cottages in Wildernest (www.wildernest-goa.com).
Reporting: Pick-up and drop timing will be according to timings of the Konkan Kanya Exp on the respective dates.
How to reach: Konkan Kanya Express (10111) starts from Mumbai CST.
Return: Konkan Kanya Express (10112) from Thivim.
Air: Closest airport is Dabolim, Goa which is 50 km from Thivim Railway Station. Participants can take early morning flight which reaches at 6:25 a.m. on the same day.
Cost includes: Accommodation, all meals (first day lunch to last day lunch), transfers to/from Thivim Railway Station, and visit to sanctuaries.
Registration*: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 Mon-Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail us [email protected].
OCTOBER, 2016
BUTTERFLY CAMP TO SIKKIM
Sikkim is recognized as one among 34 global biodiversity hotspots, with 47% of the state under forest cover and home to almost 50% of the Butterfly diversity of the Indian Subcontinent, the state is a treat for all nature lovers. Even a casual walk on the trail can be fruitful, with species like Paris Peacock, Orange Punch, Colour Sergeant, and Punchinello. Join BNHS to explore this butterfly paradise, learn about these winged jewels and how to photograph them with the Butterfly man himself, Mr. Isaac Kehimkar, renouned author of the Book. “The Book of Indian Butterflies”, During the camp one could spot butterflies like Orange Oakleaf, Blue Duke, Large Silverstripe, Indian Admiral, Indian Tortoiseshell, Red Caliph and several more.
Grade: Easy
Group Leader: Mr. Isaac Kehimkar
The dates and charges for this camp will be announced shortly on our website (www.bnhs.org)
INTERNATIONAL CAMPS
APRIL
BHUTAN - Spring in the Himalaya
Bhutan, the jewel of the eastern Himalaya and a global biodiversity hotspot is home to a variety of wildlife. Here you can see birds like Beautiful Nuthatch, Red-billed Leiothrix, Red-faced Liocichla, Blue-winged, Black-faced, and Grey-sided Laughingthrush, Grey-throated Babbler, Brown, and Red-headed Bullfinch, Brown-throated Treecreeper, Ward’s Trogon, Rufous-necked Hornbill, Black-throated Parrotbill, Great Parrotbill, Brown Parrotbill, Fulvous Parrotbill, Slender-billed Scimitar-babbler, Asian Emerald Cuckoo, Long-billed Wren Babbler, Bar-winged Wren Babbler, Streaked-breasted Scimitar-babbler, Golden-breasted Fulvetta, shortwings, White-winged Grosbeak, Collared Grosbeak, Long-tailed Thrush and several more species. Bhutan has a good diversity of butterflies too, ranging from Bhutan Glory, Golden Birdwing, Kaisers to Sergeants and Jezebels.
April is the perfect time to enjoy spring in the Himalaya. Witness the floral splendour of rhododendrons, primulas, and orchids. You will be in the middle of the courtship and nesting time of Himalayan birds - and this is the time to hear them sing. Do not miss this spring in the Himalaya.
Grade: Easy (No trekking or strenuous climbing, only short walks for birding)
Dates: 23rd - 30th April, 2016 (Ex-Kolkata)
Reporting: Day one at 06:00 a.m. at Kolkata International Airport. Participants are advised to book their arrival in Kolkata prior to Day One. Schedule arrival at Kolkata on the last day will be at noon. All participants are advised to book return flight from Kolkata after 3 p.m.
Camp Fee: Rs. 78,600/- for members and Rs. 80,100/- for non members (Ex-Kolkata)
Payment schedule:
1st Installment (non-refundable) at the time of booking Rs. 15,000/-
2nd Installment Date- 15th January, 2016 Rs. 20,000/-
3rd Installment Date- 15th February, 2016 Rs. 20,000/-
Final Installment Date- 15th March, 2016 Rs. 23,600/- (Rs. 25,100/- for non members)
Camp fee includes:
Economy Class Airfare (Kolkata to Paro and back)
Full board accommodation.
All park entrance fees and permits.
All meals (BLD).
Professional bird guide.
All local transport.
BNHS expertise.
Price does not include:
Food and drinks not part of group menu.
Flight/train tickets to and from Kolkata.
Any sightseeing not mentioned on the programme.
Expenses of a personal nature, laundry, telephone calls.
Tips and gratuities.
Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”.
Note: The cost has been calculated for 16 full paid participants and airfare as on 20/10/2015.
Registration*:
Call Hornbill House at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail [email protected] for more details.
MAY
African Safari - Tanzania
Come and explore the wildlife of Northern Tanzania, also known as the “prime game viewing country”. Witness the spectacle of African wildlife in Tanzania. Watch the dust rise and feel your heart pound as herds of over a million Wildebeest and Zebra thunder across your path on the great migration. Masai Giraffe, Thomson's Gazelle, Cheetah, Striped and Spotted Hyaena, and many more wild animals roam the savannah. Tanzania provides the best opportunity to see distinctive African animals like African Lion, Cheetah, Eland, and Kudu, and birds such as Secretary Bird, African Fish-eagle, Lilac-breasted Roller, Superb Starling, Vulturine and Crested Guineafowl, Southern Ground Hornbill, Kori Bustard, and Red-billed Hornbill. Other attractions are Nile Crocodile and the largest land animal, the African Elephant.
Serengeti, Tanzania’s largest and most famous national park, the Mecca of wildlife lovers, is truly a wildlife paradise. Experience the thrill of exploring the endless plains of Serengeti and witness extensive herds of Wildebeest and Zebra. The largest bird in the world, Common Ostrich, can also be seen here.
Ngorongoro Crater is one of the best places to see the Critically Endangered Black Rhinoceros, Serval, Wildebeest, African Elephant, Cape Buffalo, and African Lion at close range.
Tarangire National Park is the sixth largest park in Tanzania and is famous for the large number of elephants that can be seen here. It is also a good place to spot the uncommon Yellow-collared Lovebird. Tarangire is famous for its population of tree climbing lions.
Grade: Easy
Dates: 21st to 28th May, 2016 (Ex-Mumbai)
Grade: Easy
Camp Fee: Rs. 1,88,000/- for members and Rs. 1,89,500/- for others
(Cost calculated as per 1 USD= 65 INR)
Payment schedule:
1st Installment (non-refundable) Immediate Rs. 45,000/-
2nd Installment Rs. 40,000/-
3rd Installment Rs. 40,000/-
4th Installment Rs. 35,000/-
Final Installment Rs. 28,000/- (Rs. 29,500/- for non members)
Reporting: Participants to meet at 2.30 a.m. on 21th May, 2016 at Mumbai International Airport, group will return to Mumbai on 28th May,2016 early morning.
Camp fee includes:
Economy Class Air tickets
Visa and processing charges
Full board accommodation as per itinerary
One litre Bottled water per day
All park entrance fees
Travel insurance for participants aged upto 70 years
Safari /trails as per itinerary
BNHS expertise
Camp fee excludes:
Food and drinks not on the group menu
Any sightseeing not mentioned in the itinerary
Expenses of a personal nature, laundry, telephone calls
Camera charges if applicable
Tips and gratuities
Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”
Note: The cost has been calculated @ 1 USD = 65 INR, with minimum 16 participants travelling together. Your passport should be valid for 6 months from the last day of the camp.
Registration*:
Call Hornbill House at 22871202/22821811, Mon–Fri 09:30 a.m. to 05:30 p.m. or e-mail [email protected] for more details.
August, 2014
African Safari - Kenya
Once again the Bombay Natural History Society brings you the African Safari, Kenya, with its rich diversity of mammals and birds, a dream trip for nature lovers.
Places of Visit: Samburu National Reserve, Aberdare National Park, Lake Nakuru National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve.
Samburu National Reserve: Most tourists visiting Kenya do not get the opportunity to cross the Equator to visit the Samburu National Park to see the unique wildlife of North Kenya. Here are some very different animals like Oryx, Gerenuk or Giraffe Gazelle, Grevy’s Zebra, and Reticulated Giraffe unique to this park and not seen in the Southern Kenya.
Aberdare National Park: A birdwatcher’s paradise, Aberdare National Park is part of the Aberdare Mountain Range in Central Kenya. The park offers moorlands, Bamboo forest and rainforest at lower altitudes. One can see animals like the Critically Endangered Mountain Bongo, Bushbuck, African Wild Dog, and Giant Forest Hog. Birds like Jackson’s Widowbird, Bar-tailed Trogon, Golden-winged Sunbird, Scarlet-tufted Sunbird, Silver-cheeked Hornbill, endemic Aberdare Cisticola, and African Goshawk are also seen.
Lake Nakuru National Park: Situated in the famous Rift Valley, it attracts thousands of flamingos and pelicans, the forest around the lake is home to the rare and Critically Endangered Eastern Black Rhinoceros and Near Threatened Southern White Rhinoceros.
Masai Mara National Reserve: Experience the thrill of watching the world’s largest land migration with around a million wildebeest and zebras make their way into Masai Mara from Serengeti. The spectacle of the Great Migration is something every nature lover should experience.
During the camp you can see a whole array of animals like East African Lion, the fastest land mammal Cheetah, three kinds of giraffe like Reticulated, Rothschild's, and the tallest Masai Giraffe; Hook-lipped and Square-lipped Rhinoceros; Cape Buffalo, Black-and-white Colobus, Spotted Hyena; Grevy’s and Burchell’s Zebra; African Elephant, Thomson’s Gazelle, Hartebeest, Dik-dik, Hippopotamus, Leopard, and the Nile Crocodile. Besides these one can see the largest birds; the Somali and Common Ostrich, besides Purple Grenadier, Blue-nape Mousebird, Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu, Secretary bird, Superb Starling, Hamercop, Bateleur, White-breasted Go-away-bird, Lilac-breasted Roller; Vulturine and Helmeted Guineafowl; Red-billed, Yellow-billed, Von der Decken’s, Black-and-White Casqued and Southern Ground Hornbills; Black-bellied, White-bellied, Buff-crested, and Kori Bustards, Malachite Kingfisher and many more.
Dates: 14th - 22nd August, 2016 (Ex Mumbai)
Reporting: Participants to meet at 2.30 a.m. on 14th August, 2016 at Mumbai International Airport, group will return to Mumbai on 22nd August, 2016 early morning.
Camp Fee: Rs. 2,22,000/- for members and Rs. 2,23,500/- for others (Ex Mumbai)
(Cost calculated as per 1 USD= 67 INR)
Group Leader: Mr. Asif Khan
Payment schedule:
1st Installment (non-refundable) Immediate Rs. 50,000/-
2nd Installment Date- 15th March Rs. 50,000/-
3rd Installment Date- 15th May Rs. 45,000/-
4th Installment Date- 15th June Rs. 45,000/-
Final Installment Date- 15th July Rs. 32,000/- (Rs. 33,500/- for others)
Camp fee includes:
● Economy Class Airfare on Kenya Airlines (or similar).
● Normal Visa and processing charges.
● Full board accommodation.
● All Game Park entrance fees.
● Three meals (BLD) a day while on Safari.
● 1 litre of mineral water per person per day.
● Professional driver guide.
● Game drives as per itinerary.
● Insurance for the camp period for participants aged upto 70 yrs.
● BNHS expertise.
Price does not include:
● Food and drinks not part of group menu.
● Any sightseeing not mentioned on the programme.
● Expenses of a personal nature e.g., laundry, telephone calls.
● Tips and gratuities.
● Services other than those specified in “Camp fee includes”
Note: The cost has been calculated as per 1 USD= 67 INR, and minimum 15 pax traveling together.
Important: Participants need to take Yellow Fever vaccination at least 15 days prior and Polio vaccination at least four weeks prior to the date of travel.
Registration: Kindly contact us at 22871202/22821811 or e-mail us at [email protected]
* Note: -
● If you are registering for any of the programmes, it is assumed that you have read and agreed to all the Rules and Guidelines.
● Rules and Guidelines for BNHS programmes are available on our website: www.bnhs.org.
● If you are booking a flight for any camp, it is highly recommended to book refundable tickets.
● All the surplus generated through the activities of the programme department are utilized for conservation of wildlife.
● It is also recommended to take travel insurance when traveling for any camp.
Thanks and Regards,
Ms. Bilwada Kale
Assistant PRO, BNHS
022-22821811.