8-Day Bird Watching Photography

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Nairobi – Amboseli National Park

Depart Nairobi and head to Amboseli Park a 4-5 hours drive. Arrive, check in and have lunch at your lodge. Amboseli is a rich bird life destination, with over 400 bird species recorded, including the globally threatened Madagascar Pond-Heron, Lesser Flamingo, Lesser Kestrel and possibly Africa’s most sought –after bird, the Shoebill which has an a –one-time record in the area and over 40 birds of prey. The park's diverse ecosystem makes it a hotspot for bird photographers as well. The park also has forty-two of the ninety-four species of the Somali-Maasai biome that occur in Kenya. To find Amboseli a very productive bid watching spot, one needs to get there during and just after the October-December rains. This is when local birds are joined by migrants from the Northern hemisphere, sometimes in fairly large numbers. Migratory birds can be seen through November to April, the best time when a good species are recorded is during the months of November, December, January, April and May.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Amboseli NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloAbundant

ZebraAbundant

WildebeestAbundant

HippoCommon

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HyenaCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LeopardRare to None

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Amboseli Penety Resort

• Budget resort located just outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Wake up early to catch the birds at their most active. Focus on the park’s wetlands & swamps, where you can spot water birds like egrets, herons, pelicans, crowned cranes. Capture the stunning landscapes and birdlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. Stop at Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park & Mount Kilimanjaro, This is also a great spot to see raptors and other birds of prey. In the mid-morning, continue to the swamp areas; the Ol Okenya Swamp where you can see variety of bird species including the African jacana, Goliath heron and grey crowned crane. Take a short break at a designated picnic area to enjoy some tea, observing the birds. Explore the park’s grasslands, acacia woodlands, looking out for ground birds like Hartlaub’s bustard, localized Pangani longclaw. Head for lunch, return for a second game drive focusing on different habitats to maximize birdwatching opportunities. Stop at boreholes where birds come to drink & bathe to see a variety of species.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

• Mid-range hotel located outside Amboseli NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park

Wake up early to catch the birds at their most active. Focus on the park’s wetlands & swamps, where you can spot water birds like egrets, herons, pelicans, crowned cranes. Capture the stunning landscapes and birdlife with Mount Kilimanjaro as the backdrop. Stop at Observation Hill for panoramic views of the park & Mount Kilimanjaro, This is also a great spot to see raptors and other birds of prey. In the mid-morning, continue to the swamp areas; the Ol Okenya Swamp where you can see variety of bird species including the African jacana, Goliath heron and grey crowned crane. Take a short break at a designated picnic area to enjoy some tea, observing the birds. Explore the park’s grasslands, acacia woodlands, looking out for ground birds like Hartlaub’s bustard, localized Pangani longclaw. Head for lunch, return for a second game drive focusing on different habitats to maximize birdwatching opportunities. Stop at boreholes where birds come to drink & bathe to see a variety of species.

Main Destination:

Amboseli National Park

Accommodation:

Penety Amboseli Resort

• Mid-range hotel located outside Amboseli NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Amboseli National Park - Tsavo West National Park

Depart for Tsavo West National Park, one of the best parks to go birding. It is 9065 km square & contain extensive land of grey thorn bush, red ochre sand, which are covered with tall lush green grasses if you are lucky to be there after good rains. The best time to visit the park is from October-April when the bird migration is on. In this park, you are likely to see species like the Golden-breasted, Fischer’s Starling, Grasshopper Buzzard, Friedman’s and Singing Bush Lark, Somali Bee-eater, Pringle’s Puff back, Tsavo Sunbird, Taveta –golden Weaver, Common White-throat, Brown-breasted Barbet. Thousands of Palearctic migrants move through the Tsavo during migration and Ngulia lodge is one of the best spots to see them. If our trip has been timed correctly we might have the opportunity to witness some of the bird ringing in action. Ringing is mostly done in November and attract all interested biologists from all over. Focus on photographing birds in different habitats within the park.

Main Destination:

Tsavo West National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo West NP

ElephantCommon

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

WildebeestCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

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BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

Black RhinoRare

LeopardRare

CheetahRare

White RhinoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Voi Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Tsavo East NP without fences

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo West National Park - Tsavo East National Park

Bird watching photography can be done at any time in Tsavo East National Park throughout the year. Majority of the bird species in Tsavo East National Park are permanent residents, few are migratory and also seasonal European birds as well as the coastal bird species, the best time to spot various birds due to abundant of foliage and fruits in the Tsavo East National Park which are available in this season there are few travelers in the park so the park tend to be quite to be during this period and there are more chances to spot the birds as they are not scared off by the noises in the park which makes the best bird watching in the park. Migrants the European species are always present from November to April. Continue photographing birds and the unique landscapes.

Main Destination:

Tsavo East National Park

Best Time To Visit June to October and January to February (Best for general wildlife viewing; little rainfall)

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather June to September and January to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Tsavo East NP

ElephantAbundant

GiraffeCommon

ZebraCommon

HippoCommon

LionOccasional

CheetahOccasional

Show more

BuffaloOccasional

HyenaOccasional

LeopardRare

WildebeestRare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Voi Wildlife Lodge

• Mid-range lodge bordering Tsavo East NP without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Tsavo East National Park - Arabuko Sokoke Forest Rserve

You‘ll leave Tsavo East National Park and head to Arabuko Sokoke National Reserve, approximately 1-2 hours drive. Arabuko Sokoke is the largest remaining coastal forest in East Africa and famous for its biodiversity in mammals, butterflies, amphibians and birds. The endemic Clarke’s Weaver is also found here. The forest is made up of Miombo Woodland, Cynometra and mixed forest. Upon arrival, you’ll check into your hotel. Explore the forest to spot species like the Sokoke Scops-Owl, near endemic Amani Sunbird, Sokoke Pipit & Malindi Pipit, East Coast Akalat, Scaly Babbler, and Mombasa Woodpecker. Return Jacaranda Watamu for dinner and relaxation in the evening.

Main Destination:

Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve

Best Time To Visit July to September and January to February

High Season December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather July to September and January to February (Less rain)

Wildlife in Arabuko Sokoke FR

ElephantVery Rare

BuffaloVery Rare

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardRare to None

Show more

GiraffeNone

CheetahNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

HyenaNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Jacaranda Beach Resort Watamu

• Budget resort located just outside Arabuko Sokoke FR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve

Start your day early to spot the birds at their most active. Return to your lodge for breakfast. Take a guided walk through the forest to spot more bird species. Enjoy a picnic lunch in the forest. Capture the unique birds and lush forest landscapes. You will be able to capture various birds like the, localized Collared Palm Thrush, Fischer’s Turaco, Mangrove Kingfisher, Scaly-throated & Pallid Honeyguides, Eastern Green Tinkerbird & Green Barbet, and the Green-backed Woodpecker amongst many others. The Golden-rumped elephant shrew is also a common resident here. The open Miombo woodland offers a good view of the gorgeous Bush-Shrike, Forest and Pale Batis, Dark-backed Weaver, Southern-banded Snake eagle, African Pygmy Kingfisher, Yellow-bellied and Fischer’s Greenbul. Fiery-necked Nightjars and African Wood Owls can commonly be seen on the forest at night.

Main Destination:

Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve

Accommodation:

Jacaranda Beach Resort

• Budget resort located outside Arabuko Sokoke FR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve

After breakfast you will be provided with transportation for your journey back to Nairobi. You’ll be transferred to Malindi International Airport for your flight back to Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. You’ll be dropped off at the airport to catch your flight home.

Main Destination:

Nairobi Airport (Nairobi)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• Breakfast (Lunch & dinner not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.