BIRDING IN KENYA
Kenya is a birding paradise, home to over 1,100 recorded species and some of the most diverse avian habitats in the world. From the Rift Valley lakes teeming with flamingos to the forested slopes of Mount Kenya and the coastal wetlands of Arabuko-Sokoke, Kenya offers endless opportunities for both amateur birdwatchers and seasoned ornithologists.
LAKE NAKURU NATIONAL PARK
One of Nakuru’s greatest attractions is its birds, and this is a common stop for specialist Birding safaris. Apart from the obvious Greater and Lesser Flamingo, species of interest recorded here include many Great White Pelican and Black necked and Little Grebe, as well as rare Martial Eagle, Lesser Kestrel and Madagascar Squacco Heron.
TURKANA
Turkana is also an important bird area, frequently visited by specialist Birding safaris. Species of interest recorded here include large populations of Pink backed Pelican, Greater Flamingo, Sur winged Plover and the Little Stint as well as rare species such as the Saddle billed Stork, Banded Snake Eagle and the African Skimmer.
LAKE VICTORIA
There are several excellent birding areas around Lake Victoria. The Main areas of interest are the swamps at Kusa, Koguta and Dunga and within Ruma National Park. The Swamps are one of last refuges of the endangered Papyrus Gonolek and Papyrus Yellow Warbler, while Ruma is the only place in Kenya where the migratory Blue Swallow has been sighted.
Here, you can spot everything from colorful bee-eaters and sunbirds to the rare Taita thrush and the powerful African fish eagle. Whether you're birding by boat, forest trail, or savannah path, Kenya’s skies and treetops are alive with fluttering wings and melodic calls — a true feast for the senses.
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