Sample tour
birding
Lake Nakuru & Rift Valley Birding
3 daysLake Nakuru
A birding-focused trip to Rift Valley lakes and acacia woodland. Target species are hoped-for, never guaranteed.
Indicative from, per person
US$980
Mid-range
Kenya through binoculars
Birdwatching safaris
From Rift Valley lakes to dry-country bush. Explore contrasting habitats at a thoughtful pace.
Birding itineraries
Target species are possibilities, not sighting records. Routes, seasons and guide details require business verification.
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- Route
- Lake Nakuru
- Habitats
- Alkaline lake shore, Acacia woodland, Grassland
- Possible target species
- Lesser Flamingo, Great White Pelican, African Fish Eagle, Grey Crowned Crane, Lilac-breasted Roller
- Seasonal notes
- Flamingo numbers at Nakuru vary greatly with water levels. Palearctic migrants are present roughly November–March.
Sample tour
birding
Amboseli & Tsavo Birding Circuit
6 daysAmboseli, Tsavo
Swamp, plains and dry bush birding across two contrasting parks.
Indicative from, per person
US$2,100
Mid-range
- Route
- Amboseli → Tsavo
- Habitats
- Swamp, Open plains, Dry bush
- Possible target species
- Kori Bustard, Secretarybird, Golden-breasted Starling, Superb Starling
- Seasonal notes
- November–March brings migrant species in addition to residents.
Sample Kenya bird checklist
A reference list, not a record of sightings or a complete national checklist. Confirm species and ranges with your guide.
20 species
| Common name | Scientific name | Family | Habitats |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilac-breasted Roller | Coracias caudatus | Rollers | Savanna |
| Grey Crowned Crane | Balearica regulorum | Cranes | Wetland, Grassland |
| Lesser Flamingo | Phoeniconaias minor | Flamingos | Alkaline lake |
| Great White Pelican | Pelecanus onocrotalus | Pelicans | Lake |
| African Fish Eagle | Haliaeetus vocifer | Hawks & eagles | Lake, River |
| Secretarybird | Sagittarius serpentarius | Secretarybird | Grassland |
| Kori Bustard | Ardeotis kori | Bustards | Grassland |
| Superb Starling | Lamprotornis superbus | Starlings | Savanna, Bush |
| Golden-breasted Starling | Lamprotornis regius | Starlings | Dry bush |
| Vulturine Guineafowl | Acryllium vulturinum | Guineafowl | Dry bush |
| Somali Ostrich | Struthio molybdophanes | Ostriches | Dry bush |
| Common Ostrich | Struthio camelus | Ostriches | Grassland |
| Southern Ground Hornbill | Bucorvus leadbeateri | Ground hornbills | Grassland |
| Von der Decken's Hornbill | Tockus deckeni | Hornbills | Dry bush |
| Long-tailed Fiscal | Lanius cabanisi | Shrikes | Bush |
| Rüppell's Vulture | Gyps rueppelli | Hawks & eagles | Savanna |
| Hamerkop | Scopus umbretta | Hamerkop | Wetland, River |
| Malachite Kingfisher | Corythornis cristatus | Kingfishers | Wetland |
| Yellow-necked Spurfowl | Pternistis leucoscepus | Pheasants & allies | Bush |
| Fischer's Lovebird | Agapornis fischeri | Parrots | Acacia woodland |
Birding guides
Sample Guide — Birding
Birding specialist
Sample profile
Placeholder profile. Replace with your real birding guide's details and verified qualifications.
BirdingRift Valley lakesBird calls
Languages: English, Swahili
Bird photography
Share your preferred subjects and equipment when enquiring. Vehicle positioning, time in each habitat and practical arrangements are confirmed before travel.
Photography safaris