Nairobi National Park Birding Tour

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Nairobi National Park Birding Tour

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The only national park situated inside a capital city, Nairobi National Park is a unique birding destination. Boasting over 500 species, one can easily rack up over 150 species in one day! A must for any birder visiting Nairobi.

Nairobi National Park, located on the southern outskirts of the city, is a compact yet remarkable national park in Africa. Despite its small size of 117 square kilometers, it offers a unique experience with its vast open plains contrasting against the backdrop of Nairobi’s skyline, making it the only national park bordering a capital city.

 

One of the park’s standout features is its exceptional diversity of birdlife. With over 520 recorded species, day tours in Nairobi National Park can provide sightings of an impressive 120 or more bird species, and on particularly favourable days, even surpass that number.

 

Another highlight of the park is its abundance of African big game, including the endangered black rhino, a testament to the park’s successful conservation efforts. Visitors can also expect to see lions, leopards, rhinos, hyenas, buffaloes, and giraffes, among other megafauna.

Bird count: Over 250.

 

Speed: Relaxed/Moderate – depending how you like to approach the day. Either get as many species as possible or simply enjoy them as they come. 

 

Tour difficulty: Same as above. Depends on whether you want to see lots of species (twitch), or casually go birding.  

 

When to visit: Birding in Nairobi National Park is incredible all year, but to the maximum amount of species then a visit during the short rains of November and early December is advisable. This is when many Palearctic migrants make their presence felt, so the count will be high. Additionally, this period highlights most species in vibrant breeding plumage, featuring captivating display behaviours of whydahs, widowbirds and bishops. 

 

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! 

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 organisng 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.

Full Day or Half Day
Kenya
  • Departure
    Nairobi
  • Departure Time
    6am
  • Return Time
    6pm
  • Included
    Airport Transfers
    Birding Telescope
    Full board (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
    Mineral Water
    National Park Fees
    Professional Bird Guide
    Professional Driver
    Safari Vehicle
    Updated Bird Checklist
    WiFi
  • Not Included
    Overnight In Top Safari Lodges

Our gallery

A few photos from our previous birding tours at Nairobi National Park

Nairobi National Park birding tour
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Full Day
The day begins with an early pick-up at 6 am, allowing you to witness Nairobi National Park stunning sunrise during the brief drive to the park gate. Upon arrival, we’ll focus our attention on observing forest edge species found close to the park entrance. As we venture further into the open plains, the shift in habitat presents an opportunity to spot a different array of avian residents, with intermittent stops at various wetlands within the park.   After a picnic lunch amidst the park’s serene surroundings, you’ll have the chance to do some on-foot birding around the picnic site in Nairobi National Park which is always a highlight.   We’ll then spend the entire afternoon scouring the park’s diverse habitats, determined to spot any species that may have eluded us earlier in the day. At 5:30 pm, after a rewarding day of birding in Nairobi, we’ll return back to the park gate. Before departing back to your hotel, we’ll review our extensive checklist– an occasion for well-deserved bragging rights among fellow birders.