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Bird watching

est 2020

Birds & Wildlife of Kenya

A Kenya Safari Tour is one of the most iconic travel experiences in Africa, and with over 1,000 bird species, it’s also a must-do for birdwatchers. This exclusive 16-day Kenya birding safari combines the best birding tours with unforgettable encounters of the Big Five and sweeping savanna landscapes. With a small group size of only five participants, our Kenya Safari Tour ensures a personalized and immersive birdwatching and wildlife experience.

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Safari Junctions Adventures – 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 accommodation is of a medium-plus to high standard. It includes safari lodges in the main, as well as a few inns and country lodges. Importantly, all accommodations have en-suite facilities, and are clean and comfortable.

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.

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.

Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime Kenya Safari Tour and discover the raw beauty of Africa’s most iconic safari destination. From the dramatic plains of the Masai Mara to the elephant-studded landscapes of Amboseli with views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Kenya offers unrivaled wildlife experiences. Witness the Great Migration, explore flamingo-filled lakes in the Rift Valley, and meet the legendary Maasai people. At Safari Junction’s Adventures, we craft unforgettable journeys that bring you face-to-face with Africa’s wild heart.

Enock Lubaba

Founder