14 Days Kenya Birdwatching Tour by Self-Drive East Africa
The 14 Days Kenya Birdwatching Tour is a complete 2-week birding adventure taking you to the remarkable bird watching sites in Western Kenya. Get a chance to immerse yourself into the rich birding spots in the Magical with an expert as you look out for your favorite bird species in their habitat.
The main highlights of this birding excursion include Kakamega Forest, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha. A check list of over 1158 species of birds survives in the varying habitats in Kenya and includes 11 endemic species and 4 introduced species.
They include lilac breasted rollers, African fish eagle, Aberdare cisticolas, superb starling, Secretary bird, lesser flamingos, muscicapa lendu, Merops muelleri, and others. Book This Tour: +256 704538374.
Detailed Itinerary for 14 Days Kenya Birdwatching Tour:
Day 1: Arrival at Nairobi city
On arrival at Nairobi city, meet your safari leader in Kenya. You will be picked up from the airport and driven up to the hotel pre-booked by your tour operator. Have a leisurely evening, dinner and overnight stay.
Accommodation
- Budget: Kahama Hotel
- Midrange: The Boma Nairobi
- Luxury: Nairobi Serena Hotel/Sarova Stanley Nairobi
Day 2: Nairobi city to Lake Nakuru National Park
Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park using a 4×4 safari car. This renowned Ramsar Site boasts of 450 bird species and these share the same habitat with several mammal species. Arrive early at Nakuru NP and check in at the pre-booked lodge for relaxation, then embark on the afternoon guided game drive.
Accommodation
- Budget: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
- Midrange: Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Luxury: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 3: Full day birding excursion
Get up early for an enriching bird watching excursion. The bird check-list of Lake Nakuru National Park; the pink flamingos, black stork, yellow-billed storks, white stork, grey-crested helmet shrikes, Madagascar pond-heron, Pallid harriers, lappet-faced vulture, white-backed vulture, imperial eagle, African spoonbill, Great white pelicans, black-necked grebe, black-winged stilt, Gull-billed tern, Ruppell’s griffon, Maccoa duck, Abyssinian thrush and others.
Accommodation
- Budget: Flamingo Hill Tented Camp
- Midrange: Lake Nakuru Lodge
- Luxury: Lake Nakuru Sopa Lodge
Day 4: Lake Nakuru NP to Lake Baringo
Depart Lake Nakuru for L. Baringo, home to more than 400 bird species.
The notable birds in this birding site include the Jackson’s hornbills, Northern red bishop, Bristle-crowned starling, Northern masked weaver bird, White-billed buffalo weaver bird, Eastern violet backed sunbird, Slender-tailed nightjar, Verreaux’s eagle, Malachite kingfishers, Ostriches, Blue-billed teal, Egyptian goose, Fulvous whistling duck, African pygmy goose, Spur winged goose, Helmeted guinea fowl, Yellow-necked francolins, Harlequin quail, Southern pochard, Northern pintail, Kori bustard, Black-bellied bustard, White-crested turacos, cuckoos, nightjars, swift birds, Eurasian moorhen and more.
At leisure relax at the pool while spotting some of the birds around Lake Baringo Country Club.
Day 5: Day enjoying birding tour in Lake Baringo
A hefty breakfast be enjoyed early morning and after, set off for a full day birding experience in Lake Baringo.
Your sightings for the day include Madagascar bee-eaters, White-crested turacos, Eastern yellow-billed hornbill, Verreaux’s eagle, Cliff chat, Rufous-crowned rollers, Malachite kingfishers, Goliath heron, African fish eagle, Blue-billed teal, Jackson’s hornbills, Northern pintail, African pygmy goose, Eastern violet backed sunbird and more. Retire for the night at Lake Baringo Country Club.
Day 6: Lake Baringo-Kakamega Forest
Leave Baringo for Kakamega Forest, a lush forest rich in distinct birds.
These include Turner’s eremomela, Black-billed turacos, Blue headed bee-eaters, Grey parrots, Black-crowned waxbill, black & white casqued hornbill, African emerald cuckoos, African broadbills, black-billed weaver, African blue flycatchers, giant kingfishers, cinnamon-chested bee-eaters, vieillot’s black weavers, brown-chested alethe, chestnut wattle-eye, Chubb’s cisticolas, Brown eared woodpeckers, Brown illadopsis, Cassin’s honey bird, Crowned eagles, kakamega greenbul, pink-footed puffback, purple-throated cuckoo shrike, Mackinnon’s shrike, red-headed malimbe, red-headed bluebill, and others.
Overnight stay at Lamanis Haven/Place Caravan Hotel/Rondo Retreat Centre
Day 7: A Full day birding in Kakamega
Embark on a birding excursion in the scenic Kakamega Forest, look out for plenty of birds including endemic species.
A check-list of impressive birds to identify in Kakamega Forest include the grey-headed negro-finch, Blue headed bee-eaters, Grey parrots, Black-crowned waxbill, black & white casqued hornbill, African emerald cuckoos, African broadbills, black-billed weaver, African blue flycatchers, giant kingfishers, cinnamon-chested bee-eaters, vieillot’s black weavers, brown-chested alethe, chestnut wattle-eye, Chubb’s cisticolas, Brown eared woodpeckers, Brown illadopsis, Cassin’s honey bird, Crowned eagles, kakamega greenbul, pink-footed puffback, purple-throated cuckoo shrike, Mackinnon’s shrike, and red-headed malimbe, etc.
Overnight stay at Lamanis Haven/Place Caravan Hotel/Rondo Retreat Centre.
Day 8: Second day birding excursion in Kakamega
After a delicious breakfast, set off for another phase of birding in Kakamega Forest Kenya.
Look out for birds such as the Blue headed bee-eaters, Grey parrots, Black-crowned waxbill, black & white casqued hornbill, African emerald cuckoos, African broadbills, black-billed weaver, African blue flycatchers, giant kingfishers, cinnamon-chested bee-eaters, vieillot’s black weavers, Brown illadopsis, Cassin’s honey bird, Crowned eagles, kakamega greenbul, pink-footed puff back, purple-throated cuckoo shrike, Mackinnon’s shrike, red-headed malimbe, brown-chested alethe, chestnut wattle-eye, Chubb’s cisticolas and Brown eared woodpeckers.
Overnight stay at Lamanis Haven/Place Caravan Hotel/Rondo Retreat Centre.
Day 9: Kakamega –Lake Naivasha
Embark on a scenic drive to Lake Naivasha navigating via the Nandi Hills and tea area of Kenya. Drive further to the Southern side of Lake Naivasha, a rich crater lake with birdlife. Arrive early to have a leisurely lunch and also relaxation at Crater Lake Tented Camp.
Day 10: Explore birds of Lake Naivasha
Start your day with a tasty breakfast and after, set off for a rewarding birding excursion in Lake Naivasha.
The check-list of birds at Lake Naivasha: spectacled weaver bird, white-browed sparrow weaver bird, Hottentot teal, coqui francolins, Helmeted guinea fowl, emerald spotted wood dove, speckled pigeon, white browed coucal, red-chested cuckoos, rails, stilts, crowned cranes, African swamp hen, marsh sandpiper, African snipe and more. Relaxation at Crater Lake Tented Camp.
Day 11: Explore More of Lake Naivasha birds
Get back on a guided birding session at Lake Naivasha as you search for more birds in addition to the previous list. These include spectacled weaver bird, long-tailed cormorant, brimstone canary, red-billed fire finch, pied kingfishers, fish eagles, and others. Relaxation at Crater Lake Tented Camp.
Day 12: Drive to Masai Mara for bird watching
Have breakfast and begin your journey to the popular Maasai Mara Reserve located near the border with Tanzania. This nature reserve holds up to 450 species of birds and plenty of mammals including zebras, wildebeest, leopards, lions, gazelles, and topis.
Birds that make Masai Mara a treasured birding destination include among others the Sooty chat, open billed stork, Lilac-breasted rollers, Cardinal quelea, Egyptian goose, lappet faced vultures, Denham’s bustard, black-chested eagles, Pale chanting goshawk and more. Retire for the night at Mara Simba Lodge/Mara River Lodge/Fig Tree Camp/Mara Serena Lodge
Day 13: Full day birding in Maasai Mara
Embark on a guided birding excursion through Maasai Mara. Your long list of birds to spot include the lappet-faced vultures, Denham’s bustards, lilac-breasted rollers, yellow-throated sand grouse, Sooty chat, open billed storks and more. Retire for the night at Mara Simba Lodge/Mara River Lodge/Fig Tree Camp/Mara Serena Lodge.
Day 14: Departure
Early in the morning, enjoy a hefty breakfast and later, begin your return trip to Nairobi city. Arrive early ready to depart or relax at the hotel in Nairobi.
End of safari
14 Days Kenya Birdwatching Tour Inclusions
- Birding
- Game viewing
- Accommodation
- Transport
- Service of professional Kenya bird guide/driver
- Bottled water
14 Days Kenya Birdwatching Tour Exclusions
- Tips
- Visas
- Laundry
- Insurance
- Shopping
- Telephone bills