Bird Watching Safaris Kenya

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Birding in Kenya is in a class of its own. Kenya, boasts over 1000 bird species lies on the equator. Seasons like ‘summer’ and ‘winter’ have no meaning, only wet and dry. The absence of these extreme climatic changes gives rise to the best home for birds. Guideforafrica.com introduces you to the National Parks and Reserves of Kenya.
These reserves form various habitats, from Highland forests and afro-alpine moorlands, Savannah, Lakes, forests to Desert and semi-desert surroundings. Depending on the time you have and your interests, they will be included in your birding in Kenya package.

Lake Nakuru Flamingos

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Nairobi – Mount Kenya
Start an early morning journey from Nairobi for Mount Kenya National Park. Have lunch at Mountain Lodge. Head for afternoon birding excursions along the nearby-forested trails. Birders here are guaranteed sight of Olive & Bronze-napped Pigeons, Silvery-cheeked Hornbills, Ruppell’s Robin Chat, White-starred Forest Robin, Mountain Greenbul, Stuhlman’s Starling and rare Verreaux Eagle Owl. Go for a bird walk along the riverine forests where we expect to see species like Black Duck, Hartlaub’s Turaco, Crowned Hornbill, and African Paradise Flycatcher and up to eight species of sunbird. Dinner and Overnight stay will be at Mountain Lodge. Accommodation can be obtained at Naro Moru Lodge.

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Mount Kenya –Lake Nakuru
Early morning departure and drive across The Great Rift Valley wall and onto the Lake Nakuru National Park. Here visitors are taken through great game drives & bird walks all making this a truly memorable locality. Popular for Flamingos, Pelicans and water birds but equally rich in Narina’s Trogon, Arrow-Marked Babbler and Red-Headed Weaver, Hilderbrandt’s Francolin, Montane and Dusky Nightjars and many more. Spend the night at luxury Sarova Lion Hill Lodge

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Lake Nakuru – Lake Baringo
Transfer to Lake Baringo traveling past Lake Nakuru after Lake Turkana, the most northern of the Great Rift Valley lakes of Kenya. Here, over 470 species of birds have been recorded there, occasionally including migrating flamingos, Bristle-Crowned Starlings, Verreaux Eagle, Dark Chanting Goshawk, Silver bird, Cliff Chats, Jackson’s & Yellow-Billed Hornbills, Brown-tailed Rock Chat, and Spotted Eagle Owl. The lake also provides an invaluable habitat for seven fresh water fish species which are the major food for the resident birds. Overnight can be at Samatian Lodge

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Lake Baringo – Kakamega Forest
Situated in Western Kenya, along the northeastern edge of the Lake Victoria basin, Kakamega is the eastern most remnants of the great West African rain forests that once stretched the width of Africa, its flora, fauna & avifauna is fascinating. Kakamega birdlife is a fascinating combination of dominant central African lowland species sitting alongside highland species. Over 45 species that make the Kenya bird list are found here. It is the last refuge in Kenya of the Grey Parrot. Other great specialties for Kenya birders include Blue-headed Bee-Eater, Great Blue Turaco, Emerald Cuckoo, Black-billed, Black & White Casqued Hornbill and Violet’s Black Weavers. Sleep at Kakamega Golf Hotel

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Kakamega – Masai Mara National Reserve
Besides its exceptional populations of Big game and the annual Wildebeest migration including zebra and Thomson’s gazelle from the Serengeti every year from July to October, it is also a bird haven. More than 470 bird species have been recorded in the reserve, many of which are migrants, with almost 60 species being raptors. Birds that call this area home for at least part of the year include: vultures, marabou storks, secretary birds, and hornbills, long-crested eagles, crowned cranes, ostriches, African pygmy-falcons and the lilac-breasted roller, which is the national bird of Kenya. Dinner and overnight at Mara Serena Lodge

Best Time for Birding
Bird watching is good all year round in Kenya. The rainy seasons of April and November coincide with migration of birds from and to Europe and Asia, and some of the top day’s totals have been recorded at that time.
Help of The Local Guides
Local Birding guides and Kenya Tour Operators offer perfectly tailored birding tours when they accompany you on your safari. They provide additional insights about the birds as well as guiding services that will broaden your boost your enjoyment. We recommend your use of well stationed local bird guides for your birding safari.