Kenya Birding Safaris
Despite the popularity of the Big Five adventures/Kenya Wildlife Safari/ Wildlife viewing in Africa, Kenya is also a great birding destination. Kenya Birding Safaris take you to the rich wildernesses around the country visiting even the most popular destinations. It is without doubt that the best bird watching destinations in Africa can be discovered during the Kenya birding safaris. Kenya is the dream destination for birders who can observe more than 1,100 species of birds recorded in its forests, rift valley lakes, open savannahs, montane forests and woodlands. More amazingly, the Kenya Birding Safaris are worthy the consideration even though they are not popular as the other Kenya Wildlife Safaris to top destinations like Amboseli National Park and Masai Mara National Reserve.
Kenya birding safaris take travelers to the number one place in the world to find unique bird categories with about 11-13 species of birds not traceable in other regions. This country is blessed to house many migratory groups that are common on the nature walks during the time in the wild where about 170 Palearctic migrant bird species have been recorded. The long list of the migrant groups also includes 60 species from other regions in the continent of Africa that are favorites for birders.
Depending on the convenience of travelers, there is all year-round bird viewing during the Kenya birding safari/Kenya birding tour with both wet and dry season recommendable for the activity. Regardless of the period of hosting the birding safari, there are satisfying views of birds. The Kenya Bird watching tours will take you to Masai Mara National Reserve, Lake Nakuru National Park, Aberdare National Park, Amboseli National Park and many more. The highlight od Kenya Birding Safaris is witnessing the millions of flamingos and Lake Nakuru National Park which make a “pink like blanket “ on the face of the water.
Exceptional Kenya Safari Wildlife Holiday Adventures
9 Days Kenya Aberdares
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8 Day Kenya Massai Mara Safari
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7 Days Kenya Wildlife Safari
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7 Days Kenya Giraffe Manor
Embark on this 7 Days Kenya Giraffe Manor Safari and visit the Giraffe Manor in Nairobi, Sweetwaters, Lake Nakuru National Park, and Masai Mara
6 Days Masai Mara Lake Nakuru & Amboseli
Embark on this 6 Days Masai Mara Lake Nakuru & Amboseli safari and enjoy wildlife viewing on your Kenya safari tour. You’ll witness from the
5 Days Kenya Massai Mara
Embark on this 5 Days Kenya Massai Mara Safari and explore Kenya’s Masai Mara National Park for memorable wildlife viewing opportunities.
4 Day Kenya Massai Mara Safari
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3 Day Kenya Massai Mara Safari
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15 Days Kenya Wildlife and Coastal
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Where to go for Kenya Birding Safari-The best places to visit for bird watching
Arabuko Sokoke Forest
When choosing the best places to do the bird watching experience in Kenya, Arabuko Sokoke Forest at coast is highly recommendable. Arabuko is the home of rare species of birds unseen in other parts. While in this lush green forested area, the Sokoke Pipit, one of the most critically endangered species can be seen. Alongside other birds in the Arabuko Forest, birders are happy to witness the Amani Sunbird that is among the most sought-for birds in this area.
Tsavo Concervation Area ( Tsavo East & West National Park)
Renowned for its great infestations of lions, the region of Tsavo East and Tsavo West National Parks are good sites to witness the vibrant birds of Kenya. In these pristine wildlife destination, the expectation of more 500 species of birds keeps watchers aiming at finding as many as possible. When it comes to bird viewing, Tsavo West is more preferred destination housing migratory and endemic species. During the Africa Birding Safari in Tsavo West, there is frequent observation of Egyptian Geese, Somali Ostriches, the Common Ostriches, Helmented Guinea Fowl among others.
Masa Mara National Reserve
The home of the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants, buffalo) in East Africa, the Masai Mara Reserve is a prominent birding ground that has been visited by several people from around the world. Nothing beats the bird populations that have been recorded in the woodlands, swamps, savanna field and forests in the Masai Mara Sanctuary which inhibits more than 550 species of birds. The Masai Mara National Reserve is a residence for the storks, herons, egrets, cormorants, hornbills, goose, many species of ducks, barbets, tinkerbirds among others.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru is the most prominent flamingo sanctuary located in the rift valley region of East Africa. The place holds a huge population of lesser flamingoes forming a pink-like blanket that covers a greater extend of the lake. There are about one million flamingoes breeding in the alkaline part of Nakuru Park. Whereas it is a famous flamingo destination, other birds have made the area their hiding place. The wildlife adventure in this park exposes the Kingfishers, Goliath Herons, African Fish Eagles, Saddle-billed storks to mention,
Amboseli National Park
The elephant paradise of Amboseli National Park is a magical place to fulfill the dreams of birders. Amboseli Park has a colorful birdlife like no other attracting many people to witness its 425 bird species. Bird watchers can have a rare glimpse at the iconic Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa whistling searching for their favorite creatures. Expectation of people while adventuring in Amboseli Park include the Yellow-billed hornbills, Taita Fiscals, Banded and many others.
The Best Time to go to Kenya’s Birding destination
The best time to go for bird watching in East Africa is during the dry months from June to September and December to February. This period is characterized with less foliage on trees and ease mobility in the national parks.