Wild Birding | Wild Kenya: Ultimate Birding Circuit

Wild Kenya: Ultimate Birding Circuit

per person

7.3 Superb

Join us as we cover Kenya’s premier birding sites as we go in search of 11% of the world’s bird species

Ample time has been distributed at each site, ensuring a steady and immersive experience at every destination. This tour is focused on achieving a substantial bird count while aiming to see as many endemics as possible. Expect sightings of rare species and a significant count of Palearctic migrants. Led by our professional Tour Leader, Paul, you’ll explore Kenya’s leading national parks and lesser-known but remarkable birding locations. Along the journey, you will have the opportunity to see Kenya’s astonishing wildlife, including a diverse array of large game, small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, intriguing arthropods, and a captivating assortment of flora and fauna.

Map:

Number of days:

Bird count:

500-600

Speed:

Slow

Tour difficulty:

Easy/Medium – on-foot birding at Lake Baringo, Lake Bogoria, Kakamega Forest, Lake Victoria, Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Mida Creek and Sabaki River but nothing too strenuous.

When to visit:

Birding in Kenya is fantastic all year, but to nitpick the prime birding season in Kenya falls during the short rains of November and early December. This period highlights most species in vibrant breeding plumage, featuring captivating display behaviours of whydahs, widowbirds and bishops. Additionally, it’s when many Palearctic migrants make their presence felt, so the count will be high. However, if you want to see the wildebeest migration at the Masai Mara, then September is highly recommended.

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: Ultimate Birding Circuit costs £8,384 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 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.

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26 Days

8+ Age

Kenya

Departure

Start: Nairobi. Finish: Malindi
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