Wild Birding | Wild Kenya: Great Rift Valley Lakes Birding Tour

Wild Kenya: Great Rift Valley Lakes Birding Tour

per person

9.3 Superb

Kenya’s Great Rift Valley Lakes are simply legendary. The sheer volume of species that can be found around these lakes is unparalleled.

Kenya’s Great Rift Valley, Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria National Reserve, and Lake Nakuru offer exceptional birding. Lake Baringo’s diverse habitats draw over an impressive 450 species. Nearby, Lake Bogoria’s National Reserve’s hot springs attract huge flocks of flamingos (in their millions). UNESCO-listed Lake Nakuru National Park hosts 400 bird species as well as being an impressive big game viewing park – the best place in Kenya to see White and Black Rhinos. These remarkable Great Rift Valley Lakes are must-visit destinations for birders exploring Kenya.

We’ve put together this 3-day tour that showcases highlights these exceptional birding lakes.

*An extension to Lake Naivasha, Lake Elementaita, or to Africa’s largest desert lake, Lake Turkana can be easily arranged.

Map:

Number of days

3

Expected bird count:

250

Tour pace:

Medium Tour difficulty: Easy – on-foot birding at Lake Baringo and Lake Bogoria National Reserve but nothing too strenuous.

Best time of year to visit:

All year round, but prime birding season in Kenya falls during the short rains of November and early December. This period showcases most species in vibrant breeding plumage, featuring captivating display behaviours of whydahs, widowbirds, and bishops. Additionally, it’s when numerous Palearctic migrants make their presence felt, so the count will be high.

Sustainability:

At Wild Birding, our goal is to ensure that every birding holiday we create contributes positively to bird conservation efforts and local communities. Our determination to promote sustainable travel led us to become founding members of Tourism Declares Climate Emergency. As part of this commitment, we have established the world’s pioneering carbon scoring and offsetting framework for tailor-made holidays. Feel free to request us to carbon score your individual trip!

Price:

Our tailor-made birding tours are custom-designed for each client, making standard pricing difficult. Costs vary based on factors like accommodation, group size, duration, and specific locations. For a personalised quote that matches your taste and budget, please contact us with your requirements.

As an example, this Wild Kenya: Great Rift Valley Lakes Birding Tour costs £1,100 per person, based on a group of 6 individuals staying in top-end mid-range safari lodges with shared twin rooms.

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Tour Leader:

Paul grew up in the northern part of Kenya, particularly in Laikipia, an area abundant in cultural heritage and wildlife. His upbringing played a crucial role in cultivating his passion for adventure.

As an energetic and resourceful tour guide with several years of experience in travel arrangement and reservation services in East Africa, Paul is adept at conducting research to optimise travel plans. He possesses extensive experience in organising itineraries based on time frames, weather conditions, and events, always dedicated to providing clients with the best customer service and travel experience possible.

Paul holds a special attachment and attention to authentic wildlife, birdlife, culture, scenic land, historical sites, flora, and fauna in East Africa. It is his pleasure to guide clients through most, if not all, attractions to experience the untamed savannah bush fully—wildlife viewing, relaxing on sunny, sandy white beaches, tackling challenging landscapes for mountain climbing, exploring the hot, unending great plains of the north during desert safaris, and discovering unimaginable destinations and landscapes during sightseeing. This includes exclusive hidden gems and safaris tailored for honeymooners, among others.

As a staunch supporter and promoter of eco-tourism, Paul advocates for the preservation of parks’ sensitive ecosystems and actively advocates for safe and sustainable safaris, guaranteeing clients’ safety by ensuring they have the right tour vehicle and equipment to conquer terrains, coupled with excellent service delivery in both guiding and comfortable stays, ensuring nothing but the best and most memorable experiences.

His favourite bird is the Kenya endemic, William’s Lark.

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Departure

Nairobi
Included

Airport Transfers

Birding Telescope

Full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Mineral Water

National Park Fees

Overnight In Top Safari Lodges

Professional Bird Guide

Professional Driver

Safari Vehicle

Updated Bird Checklist

WiFi