Kenya Birding Safaris | Guided Birdwatching Tours in Kenya
Experience Kenya’s extraordinary bird diversity with our tailor-made birding safaris. With over 1,100 recorded species, Kenya is one of the top birding destinations in Africa — offering everything from sunbirds and bee-eaters to endemic forest species, flamingos, and birds of prey.
Join our expert-led Kenya birding safaris and explore Rift Valley lakes, alpine forests, savannah grasslands, and coastal wetlands — each home to hundreds of dazzling species.
Private Kenya Birding Tours | Expert Ornithologist Guides | Custom Birding Itineraries
Kenya Birding Hotspots
Explore the best birding regions with our customized safaris:
| Location | Species Highlights |
|---|---|
| Lake Baringo | Over 450 species including hemprich’s hornbill, African skimmer |
| Lake Naivasha | Kingfishers, fish eagles, herons, jacanas |
| Lake Nakuru | Flamingos, pelicans, crowned cranes, and egrets |
| Kakamega Forest | Rare forest species – turacos, blue flycatchers, great blue turaco |
| Aberdare Ranges | Montane species including Aberdare cisticola, scarlet-tufted malachite sunbird |
| Arabuko Sokoke Forest | Sokoke scops owl, east coast akalat, Clarke’s weaver |
| Masai Mara | Grassland species: kori bustard, lilac-breasted roller, secretary bird |
Birding Safari Packages
5-Day Rift Valley Birding Safari
Nairobi → Lake Naivasha → Lake Baringo → Lake Nakuru
Over 500 bird species across diverse wetlands
Boat rides and walking safaris for better spotting
Optional night birding drive in Lake Baringo
7-Day Western Kenya Birding Adventure
Nairobi → Kakamega Forest → Mount Elgon → Saiwa Swamp
Rare and forest species like Ross’s turaco, blue flycatchers
Focused on serious birders and life-list seekers
Guided walks, hides, and local conservation projects
10-Day Birding & Big Game Safari
Lake Naivasha → Masai Mara → Amboseli → Tsavo East
Combine Big Five wildlife viewing with rich birdlife
See kori bustards, martial eagles, secretary birds, oxpeckers
Great for birdwatchers traveling with non-birding partners
What’s Included in Our Birding Tours
Guides with birding & photography experience
Private 4×4 safari vehicles with rooftop viewing
Park fees, permits & accommodation
Field checklists and trip reporting (on request)
Extend to Uganda – Gorilla Trekking & Wildlife
Locally owned, nature-focused safari operator
Birding guides trained in species identification & migration behavior
Vetted eco-lodges and nature camps
100% tailored trips for both beginner and advanced birders
Ready to Plan Your Kenya Birdwatching Safari?
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Whether you’re ticking off rare species or just love birdsong and binoculars, we’ll help you design the perfect birding safari in Kenya.
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Birdwatching Safari FAQs
Do I need to be an expert birder to enjoy this tour?
Not at all! We welcome beginners, hobbyists, photographers, and professional ornithologists.
Can I combine birdwatching with game drives?
Yes — many birding hotspots are also home to Kenya’s Big Five.
Is photography supported on your tours?
Absolutely. Our guides help with positioning and spotting for wildlife and bird photography.
Can I customize my trip for a target species?
Yes — we create specialty trips around your birding wishlist.
