I am replying as a member of the Nature Kenya Bird Committee and I am also active in an Avi-tourism project .

I will talk to the tourist firms that are involved in bringing in Birdwatchers and get back to you . Situation re travel is a little fragile at the moment especially with travel to and from Western .  I have a colleague who has been upto his farm twice this week in Nakuru and reports no problems on the roads . I also think Mara would be ok , but probably flying in and out .

Will get back to you as soon as I can
 

Mike Davidson

marilyn_trabert wrote:

Hello . . .

Given the recent occurrences in Kenya, can you tell me if wildlife safaris are currently
operating normally or if there is any limited access into the Rift Valley -- Mt. Kenya, Lake
Nakuru, Lake Naivasha, Lake Baringo, Kakamega Forest Reserve, or the Maasai Mara Reserve?

Is it really safe? The State Department, et al, says "no," but the tour companies say "yes." We
are trying to decide if we should go on 2/18 birding safari with Elderhostel.

Thank you.

Marilyn Trabert
Walnut Creek, California, USA