Birding Safari Kenya – Birds & Wildlife of Kenya Tour
Experience a classic 16-day Kenya safari combining world-class birding, incredible wildlife viewing, and diverse landscapes. From the forests of Kakamega to the game-rich plains of the Masai Mara, this is the ultimate birdwatching safari in Kenya.
Birding in Kenya – A Premier African Safari Experience
A Kenya safari is one of the most iconic travel experiences in Africa, and with over 1,000 bird species in Kenya, it’s a must for birders. This 16-day itinerary has been designed to showcase the best birding tours in Kenya, while also offering unforgettable encounters with large mammals and sweeping savanna landscapes.
With a group size limited to just five participants, this Kenya birding safari is both exclusive and personalised.
Areas Covered – Where You’ll Go
- Nairobi: Overnight stay and introduction to Kenya
- Samburu National Reserve: Home to Kenya’s ‘northern specials’ including Vulturine Guineafowl
- Ol Pejeta Conservancy: Spectacular plains wildlife beneath Mount Kenya
- Rift Valley Lakes: Visit Lakes Nakuru, Bogoria, and Baringo for waterbirds and flamingos
- Kakamega Forest: A remnant of Central Africa’s tropical forest, rich in birdlife and primates
- Kisumu & Lake Victoria: Explore the shores of Africa’s largest lake
- Masai Mara: Four nights of unlimited game drives in one of Africa’s greatest wildlife reserves
Accommodation
Your lodgings throughout the tour are medium-plus to high standard, including:
- Comfortable safari lodges
- Country inns and guest houses
- All accommodations feature en-suite facilities, and are clean, comfortable, and well-located for birding and wildlife viewing.
Birdwatching in Kenya – Target Species & Habitats
This birding safari in Kenya balances classic African savanna birding with specialist forest and wetland species. Whether you're into large birds of Kenya, rare forest dwellers, or waterbirds, there’s something for everyone.
Target species include:
- Vulturine Guineafowl, Somali Bee-eater, Somali Ostrich
- Von der Decken's Hornbill, Jackson's Hornbill, Fan-tailed Raven
- Papyrus Gonolek, Yellow-billed and Red-and-Yellow Barbets
- African Broadbill, Golden-breasted Starling, Bristle-crowned Starling
- Blue-shouldered Robin-Chat, Rosy-throated Longclaw, Jackson's Widowbird
- Red-tailed Bristlebill, Papyrus Canary, African Blue Flycatcher
From big birds in Kenya like the Somali Ostrich to small birds of Kenya like the Bluebill, the variety is spectacular.
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Kenya Mammals & Wildlife Viewing
Kenya is synonymous with large mammal safaris, and this tour includes excellent opportunities to see:
- Reticulated, Masai & Rothschild's Giraffes
- Thomson’s and Grant’s Gazelles, Hartebeest, Topi, Zebra
- Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, Serval, Elephant, Buffalo, Black Rhino
- Bat-eared Fox, Kirk’s Dik-Dik, Olive Baboon, Red-tailed Monkey
Samburu, Ol Pejeta, and the Masai Mara provide the most prolific wildlife sightings.
Is This Kenya Bird Tour Right for You?
This tour is ideal for travellers looking for a balanced birding and wildlife safari in Kenya. Whether you’re a passionate birder or a nature enthusiast wanting to experience Kenya’s best bird and animal life, this tour delivers a rewarding and immersive adventure.
Tour Details
- Duration: 15 nights / 16 days
- Start Location: Nairobi
- Dates: 10 – 25 May 2026
- From: US$6,850 per person sharing
- Group Size: Max 5 participants
Tour Highlights
- Unlimited game drives in Kenya’s top wildlife reserves
- See the Samburu ‘northern specials’: Reticulated Giraffe, Beisa Oryx, Grevy’s Zebra, and more
- Birdwatching at the Rift Valley Lakes: Nakuru, Baringo & Bogoria
- Forest birding in Kakamega – Kenya’s last patch of tropical rainforest
- Visit Lake Victoria – the largest lake in Africa
- Four nights in the Masai Mara with extended game viewing opportunities
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