​Birds – Ol Pejeta Conservancy

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

With more than 500 species recorded, Ol Pejeta Conservancy is a bird-watcher’s paradise. Early morning and afternoon bird walks (with a maximum of six people) can be organized at the lodges. On game drives the focus tends to be on spotting large animals, so it might be worth booking a private safari vehicle if bird watching is your main interest.

Notable Birds in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
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Black-winged lapwing
Locally common
Hildebrandt’s starling
Common
Ostrich
Common
Rosy-throated longclaw
Locally common
Secretary bird
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Bird Species
500+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

Bird watching at Ol Pejeta Conservancy is good throughout the year, however, the migrants from Europe and North Africa are present from November through April. This partly coincides with the Wet season (October to May) when many species can be seen in breeding plumage as they are nesting. For the best weather, and for combining birding with general wildlife viewing, the best months are December to February.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Ol Pejeta Conservancy
Bird Species
500+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr