Incredible Kenya Birding Wildlife Safari
10 Days Kenya Birding Safari
- Kenya
- 10 Days
- On Request
Overview
Kenya’s spectacular birdlife on this expertly guided 10-Days Kenya Birding Safari, designed for passionate birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts. Journey through iconic birding hotspots including Mount Kenya forests, Lake Baringo, Kakamega Rainforest, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara National Reserve. With over 1,000 recorded species, Kenya is a world-class bird-watching destination offering chances to spot endemics, rare migrants, raptors, waterbirds, and forest specialties. Enjoy diverse habitats from highland forests and Rift Valley lakes to savannah plains rich in wildlife. Guided by professional birding guides, this immersive Kenya Safari blends exceptional sightings, comfortable lodges, and unforgettable African wilderness experiences.
Tours Highlights
- Explore Kenya’s top birding destinations across forests, lakes, and savannahs.
- Spot over 1,000 bird species including rare endemics and migrants.
- Discover Kakamega Forest’s unique rainforest birds found nowhere else regionally.
- Enjoy exceptional Rift Valley birding at Lake Baringo and Nakuru.
- Combine bird watching with Big Five wildlife in Masai Mara.
- Guided by professional birding experts with extensive local ornithology knowledge.
- Stay in comfortable safari lodges near prime birding habitats.
Tours Include & Exclude
- Transport in modified 4WD Land Cruiser or Land Rover with photographic roof.
- All airport pick up and drop off.
- Accommodation and meals in Hotels/ Lodges/ Tented Camps as per itinerary.
- Game drives in 4×4 safari vehicle with pop roof ideal for photographing.
- Services of professional English speaking safari guide.
- All park fees and crater service fees and camping fees.
- 5 litre of bottled mineral water per person per day.
- Visa fees and travel insurance.
- International and domestic flights.
- Olduvai gorge fees.
- Tipping and gratuities.
- All items of a personal nature i.e. telephones, mosquito repellents etc.
- Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks and beverages.
Tour Itinerary
Day 1: Nairobi – Mount Kenya Forest Birding
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Start your Kenya Birding Safari with pickup in Nairobi and drive toward the scenic central highlands. Enjoy birding stopovers along the way, spotting species such as the African paradise flycatcher, augur buzzard, and cinnamon-chested bee-eater. Arrive at Mount Kenya Forest, a prime habitat for montane and forest bird species including Hartlaub’s turaco and tacazze sunbird. Afternoon guided bird walk around the forest edge enhances your species list. Mammals like colobus monkeys and bushbuck may also appear. Relax in cool mountain air as you prepare for deeper bird exploration.
- Mount Kenya
- Full board
- Mt. Kenya
Day 2: Mount Kenya – Lake Baringo
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After early morning forest birding, depart for Lake Baringo, one of Kenya’s richest birding destinations. The Rift Valley drive offers scenic landscapes and additional roadside bird sightings. Lake Baringo hosts over 450 species including northern masked weaver, bristle-crowned starling, and Goliath heron. Afternoon bird walk along the lakeshore focuses on waterbirds and arid-zone specialties. This freshwater lake attracts migratory species and is considered a birdwatcher’s paradise year-round.
- Lake Baringo
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Lake Baringo Club
Day 3: Full Day Birding at Lake Baringo
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Spend a full day exploring Lake Baringo’s wetlands and surrounding acacia woodlands. Early morning boat ride provides excellent sightings of African fish eagles, kingfishers, herons, and pelicans. Guided nature walks target specialities like Hemprich’s hornbill and Jackson’s hornbill. The diverse habitats allow close-range photography and relaxed observation. This area is ideal for both serious ornithologists and hobby birders. Return to the lodge for leisure and checklist review in the evening.
- Lake Baringo
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Lake Baringo Club
Day 4 - 5: Kakamega forest
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This time will be spent exploring Kakamega forest, a remnant of the Guineo-Congolian Equatorial forest. Species diversity here is plenty and we shall hope to have a huge addition to our Kenya Prime Birding Tour birdlist. We shall spend time walking in the forest in search of local specialties, with breaks in between. The forest is also great with different unique monkeys, antelopes and squirrel species.Overnight in Kakamega.
- Kakamega forest
- Full board
- Kakamega
Day 6: Kakamega - Lake Nakuru National Park
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Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park, famous for flamingos and over 400 bird species. Afternoon game drive combines birdwatching with wildlife viewing including rhinos, lions, and Rothschild giraffes. The alkaline lake attracts pelicans, cormorants, and African spoonbills. Scenic viewpoints overlook the Great Rift Valley escarpment.
- Lake Nakuru
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Lake Nakuru Lodge
Day 7 - 9: Masai mara national park
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On the first morning, we shall enjoy birding in Nakuru, hoping to add a few more species to our Kenya Prime Birding Tour birdlist. We shall then proceed to the Masai Mara, where we shall arrive at our lodge in the afternoon. Birding stops on the way will likely produce some new species. The next days will see us scout the vast Masai Mara, in search of the local birds and mammals. Described by many as the top reserve in Kenya, this area will have lots to offer from the Big Five, herds of grazing mammals, to the amazing birdlife. The magical Annual Wildebeest Migration is also a spectacle that has made the area very famous. Birding will likely be busy with several transects across this vast savannah. This area is often the crown of our Kenya Prime Birding Tour. Overnight in Mara.
- Masai mara national park
- Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
- Mara Serena Safari Lodge
Day 10: Masai Mara – Nairobi
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After breakfast, depart for Nairobi with scenic countryside views and final birding stopovers. Arrive in the afternoon for transfer to hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure. This concludes your unforgettable 10 Days Kenya Birding Safari, combining diverse habitats, rare species sightings, and iconic wildlife experiences.
- Nairobi
- Breakfast
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