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Satao Elerai Camp & Conservancy

-2.81644 , 37.41190

Kenya

Satao Elerai camp is located in the South east of amboseli Np approximately 12 km away,this unspoilt acacia haven host a very good number of dry country birds.This 5000acre piece of land is privately own and it receives generous conservation support from african wildlife Foundation.Guest staying in this camp will enjoy paramomic and breath taking view of the only free standing african giant,mt kilimanjaro ,right from their rooms.The Birdlife here is unique and unrivalled ,from the skulking babblers,murmuring starlings , inquisitive cisticolas to the mighty eagles.

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The introductory text should contain general information about the site, which may include for instance:
• geographic/ biogeographic location
• habitat and vegetation
• typical bird species/bird communities
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• land use and history
• importance for birdwatching

Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "Satao Elerai Camp & Conservancy" (2021-05-18 18:54:44 )

Coordinates were changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -2.8164/37.4119 (2021-05-18 18:54:32 )

Site name was changed by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) into "Satao Elerai Camp & Conservancy" (2021-05-11 19:30:46 )

Site name was changed by Isaac Kilusu into "Satao Elerai Camp& Conservancy" (2021-05-11 08:37:03 )

Coordinates were set by Isaac Kilusu : -2.6520/37.2608 (2021-05-11 08:35:48 )

Site name was set by Isaac Kilusu as "Satao Elerai Camp" (2021-05-11 08:35:48 )

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-05-15 09:42:02
Satao Elerai camp is located in the South east of amboseli Np approximately 12 km away,this unspoilt acacia haven host a very good number of dry country birds.This 5000acre piece of land is privately own and it receives generous conservation support from african wildlife Foundation.Guest staying in this camp will enjoy paramomic and breath taking view of the only free standing african giant,mt kilimanjaro ,right from their rooms.The Birdlife here is unique and unrivalled ,from the skulking babblers,murmuring starlings , inquisitive cisticolas to the mighty eagles.

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

Donaldson Smith's Nightjar (Caprimulgus donaldsoni)
Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba)
African Swift (Apus barbatus)
White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer)
Eastern Chanting-Goshawk (Melierax poliopterus)
Pygmy Batis (Batis perkeo)
Somali Tit (Melaniparus thruppi)
Mouse-colored Penduline-Tit (Anthoscopus musculus)
Ashy Cisticola (Cisticola cinereolus)
Tiny Cisticola (Cisticola nana)
Desert Cisticola (Cisticola aridulus)
Rock Martin (Ptyonoprogne fuligula)
Lesser Striped Swallow (Cecropis abyssinica)
Rufous Chatterer (Argya rubiginosa)
Scaly Chatterer (Argya aylmeri)
Shelley's Starling (Lamprotornis shelleyi)
Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes orientalis)
Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus)
Speckle-fronted Weaver (Sporopipes frontalis)
Gray-headed Social-Weaver (Pseudonigrita arnaudi)
Black-necked Weaver (Ploceus nigricollis)
Lesser Masked-Weaver (Ploceus intermedius)
Vitelline Masked-Weaver (Ploceus vitellinus)
Speke's Weaver (Ploceus spekei)

Eastern Chanting-Goshawk (Melierax poliopterus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 10:01:56)

Alpine Swift (Tachymarptis melba) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 10:01:18)

Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird (Anthreptes orientalis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:56:49)

Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:56:10)

Gray-headed Social-Weaver (Pseudonigrita arnaudi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:55:32)

Shelley's Starling (Lamprotornis shelleyi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:55:05)

Speke's Weaver (Ploceus spekei) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:52:25)

Speckle-fronted Weaver (Sporopipes frontalis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:52:10)

White-rumped Swift (Apus caffer) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:51:38)

African Swift (Apus barbatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:50:59)

Lesser Striped Swallow (Cecropis abyssinica) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:50:02)

Rock Martin (Ptyonoprogne fuligula) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:49:45)

Lesser Masked-Weaver (Ploceus intermedius) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:49:17)

Vitelline Masked-Weaver (Ploceus vitellinus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:48:48)

Pygmy Batis (Batis perkeo) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:48:19)

Rufous Chatterer (Argya rubiginosa) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:47:40)

Scaly Chatterer (Argya aylmeri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:47:20)

Donaldson Smith's Nightjar (Caprimulgus donaldsoni) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:46:52)

Somali Tit (Melaniparus thruppi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:46:34)

Mouse-colored Penduline-Tit (Anthoscopus musculus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:46:10)

Black-necked Weaver (Ploceus nigricollis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:45:36)

Ashy Cisticola (Cisticola cinereolus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:44:18)

Desert Cisticola (Cisticola aridulus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:43:55)

Tiny Cisticola (Cisticola nana) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-05-15 09:42:49)

  • Timing and strategy

Satao is reachable any time of the year,you can enjoy your birding both in the wet season between November through December to late may,then from june to late October.A 2-3 night stay in the camp will make you enjoy this acacia paradise,with bush walks which they charge 20usd per head to night game drives.Get intouch with their Guide mwangi who has excellent knowledge of this site and the birdlife

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-05-15 10:07
Satao is reachable any time of the year,you can enjoy your birding both in the wet season between November through December to late may,then from june to late October.A 2-3 night stay in the camp will make you enjoy this acacia paradise,with bush walks which they charge 20usd per head to night game drives.Get intouch with their Guide mwangi who has excellent knowledge of this site and the birdlife
  • How to get there

The camp is 27 km from amboseli airstrip,you will be picked by satao guides from there or You can drive from nairobi through mombasa road then turn right just past emali town ,follow the emali -loitoktok road till you are past kimana town on the right you will see a sign board indicating "Amboseli 20 km" drive through that dirty track for approximately 10 km on the left you will see a sign bord to elerai camp and that is where the concervancy starts

Explain from where and how to get to this site with private and public transport.

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-05-15 10:12
The camp is 27 km from amboseli airstrip,you will be picked by satao guides from there or You can drive from nairobi through mombasa road then turn right just past emali town ,follow the emali -loitoktok road till you are past kimana town on the right you will see a sign board indicating "Amboseli 20 km" drive through that dirty track for approximately 10 km on the left you will see a sign bord to elerai camp and that is where the concervancy starts

just get intouch with the lodge or check their website www.sataoelerai.com

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-05-15 10:14
just get intouch with the lodge or check their website www.sataoelerai.com
  • Other attractions

other attractions include zebras,elands, elephants,girrafes, impalas, Thompson gazelles, breathtaking views of mt kilimanjaro and chyulu ranges,a visit to a maasai boma etc

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-05-15 10:16
other attractions include zebras,elands, elephants,girrafes, impalas, Thompson gazelles, breathtaking views of mt kilimanjaro and chyulu ranges,a visit to a maasai boma etc

The camp provides all basic amenities

www.sataoelerai.com

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-05-15 10:18
The camp provides all basic amenities www.sataoelerai.com

no security annoyances

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instance, these may include:
• offenses like robbery or theft
• natural hazards
• dangerous or annoying animals or plants (mosquitoes, leaches, thorn bushes, etc.)
• noise pollution

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-05-15 10:19
no security annoyances
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