Famous Island
Enjoy an extraordinary 21-day birding adventure in Kenya
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Overview
Trip Highlights
- Diverse Bird Species: Witness an extensive range of bird species across various ecosystems.
- Scenic Landscapes: Explore the Great Rift Valley, Lake Victoria, Lake Baringo, and more.
- Wildlife Encounters: See the Big Five and other iconic wildlife.
- Unique Habitats: Visit forests, lakes, swamps, and savannahs.
- Cultural Experiences: Interact with local communities and learn about their traditions.
Unique Birds by Location
Here are some unique bird species specific to certain locations on your trip:
- Crater Lake: Grey-crested Helmetshrike, Bearded Woodpecker
- Masai Mara: Yellow-throated Sandgrouse, Temminck’s Courser
- Kakamega Forest: Great Blue Turaco, Yellow-spotted Barbet
- Lake Baringo: Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl, White-crested Turaco
- Samburu: Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow Weaver, Fischer’s Finch-Lark
- Castle Forest: Waller’s Starling, Red-fronted Parrot
- Taita Hills: Taita Apalis, Taita White-eye
- Malindi: Golden Palm Weaver, Sokoke Scops Owl
These birds are either endemic to these specific regions or are notably easier to observe in these habitats during your birding expedition across Kenya.
Best Time to Visit
- November to April: Migratory birds are present, and many resident species are in breeding plumage.
- June to October: Dry season, making it easier to spot wildlife and birds around water sources.
Things to Note and Bring
- Binoculars and Camera: Essential for bird and wildlife viewing.
- Field Guide: A good bird identification guide for East Africa.
- Comfortable Clothing: Lightweight and neutral-colored clothes for blending into the environment.
- Sun Protection: Hat, sunscreen, and sunglasses.
- Insect Repellent: To protect against mosquitoes and other insects.
- Water Bottle: Stay hydrated during long birding sessions.
- Notebook: For recording sightings and notes.
Enjoy an extraordinary 21-day birding adventure in Kenya experiencing diverse ecosystems, incredible wildlife, and rich cultural encounters.
Included/Excluded
Accommodation on a full-board basis.
Professional birding guide services
Park entry fees and birding permits.
Private transport in a 4x4 safari vehicle.
All meals as specified in the itinerary.
Airport transfers.
International flight tickets and visa costs.
International flight tickets and visa costs.
Tips, drinks, laundry, and personal expenses.
Travel insurance.
Any other services not specified in the itinerary.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Nairobi to Crater Lake
Early morning arrival in Nairobi. Drive out, stopping at Manguo Pond for various duck species and other birds. Proceed to the Rift Valley viewpoint for sunbirds and robinchats. Arrive at Crater Lake Resort for lunch and an afternoon birding session in the sanctuary. Expect to see shrikes, woodpeckers, honeyguides, and more. Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Birds to be seen:
• Grey-crested Helmetshrike
• Bearded Woodpecker
• Nubian Woodpecker
• Greater Honeyguide
• Red-headed Weaver
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Day 2
Naivasha to Masai Mara
Depart Naivasha after early breakfast, arriving at Fig Tree Camp in Masai Mara for lunch. Afternoon game drive for the Big Five and other wildlife. Dinner and overnight at Fig Tree Camp.
Birds to be seen:
• Yellow-throated Sandgrouse
• White-headed Vulture
• Rüppell's Vulture
• Temminck’s Courser
• Martial Eagle
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Day 3
Full Day in Masai Mara
Early breakfast, packed lunch, and a full day in the park. Look for sandgrouse, vultures, plovers, courser, and raptors. Visit wildebeest crossing points. Return to camp for dinner and overnight.
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Day 4
Masai Mara
Morning game drive and optional balloon ride. Afternoon at leisure with birding opportunities. Dinner and overnight at Fig Tree Camp.
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Day 5
Masai Mara to Kakamega Forest
Early departure with birding stop at Lake Victoria. Expect to see weavers, flycatchers, gonoleks, and more. Proceed to Fig Tree Camp., check in at Rondo Retreat, and bird around the compound. Dinner and overnight at Rondo Retreat.
Birds to be seen:
• Yellow-backed Weaver
• Swamp Flycatcher
• Black-headed Gonolek
• Eastern Grey Plantain-eater
• Black-billed Barbet
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Day 6
Kakamega Forest
Full day birding in Kakamega Forest. Look for bee-eaters, malimbes, cisticolas, turacos, barbets, and greenbuls. Dinner and overnight at Rondo Retreat.
Birds to be seen:
• Blue-headed Bee-eater
• Red-headed Malimbe
• Chubb’s Cisticola
• Great Blue Turaco
• Yellow-spotted Barbet
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Day 7
Kakamega to Kerio View
Early breakfast, bird the forest road, and depart for Kerio View, stopping at Kingwal and Chebonet swamps. Expect to see plovers and jacanas. Dinner and overnight at Kerio View Hotel.
Birds to be seen:
• Wattled Plover
• Long-toed Plover
• Lesser Jacana
• Lesser Moorhen
• African Quail Finch
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Day 8
Kerio View to Lake Baringo
Birding en route to Lake Baringo. Look for turacos and hornbills. Lunch at Roberts Camp, then afternoon birding in West Bay. Dinner and overnight at Soi Safari Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• White-crested Turaco
• Verreaux’s Eagle-Owl
• Slender-tailed Nightjar
• Grey-headed Bushshrike
• White-headed Buffalo Weaver
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Day 9
Lake Baringo
Morning boat ride for weavers, herons, and kingfishers. Short birding session before lunch. Afternoon birding around the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Soi Safari Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• Jackson’s Weaver
• Goliath Heron
• Malachite Kingfisher
• Purple Swamphen
• Pearl-spotted Owlet
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Day 10
Lake Baringo to Lake Nakuru
Early birding at the cliffs, breakfast, and departure to Lake Nakuru via Lake Bogoria. Expect to see flamingos, plovers, and stilts. Dinner and overnight at Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• Hemprich’s Hornbill
• Brown-tailed Rock Chat
• Pygmy Falcon
• Jackson’s Hornbill
• Three-banded Plover
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Day 11
Lake Nakuru
Morning game drive and birding session. Look for sunbirds, rollers, thrushes, eagles, and more. Afternoon birding en route to Nyahururu. Dinner and overnight at Panari Resort.
Birds to be seen:
• Scarlet-chested Sunbird
• White-fronted Bee-eater
• Martial Eagle
• Olive Pigeon
• Cliff Chat
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Day 12
Nyahururu to Nyeri
Morning birding at the escarpment. Drive to Nyeri, stopping for owls and starlings. Dinner and overnight at Outspan Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• Hartlaub’s Turaco
• Moustached Green Tinkerbird
• Mountain Buzzard
• Violet-backed Starling
• White-bellied Bustard
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Day 13
Nyeri to Samburu
Morning birding and drive to Samburu. Afternoon birding and game drive. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• Yellow-billed Hornbill
• Von der Decken's Hornbill
• Donaldson-Smith's Sparrow Weaver
• Black-faced Sandgrouse
• Banded Warbler
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Day 14
Samburu
Early morning birding till breakfast, then birding and game viewing in Buffalo Springs. Dinner and overnight at Samburu Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• Pale Chanting Goshawk
• Fischer’s Finch-Lark
• Somali Bee-eater
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Day 15
Samburu to Castle Forest
Early morning birding and departure to Castle Forest. Afternoon birding around the lodge. Dinner and overnight at Castle Forest Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• Waller’s Starling
• Red-fronted Parrot
• Grey Apalis
• White-starred Robin
• White-tailed Crested Flycatcher
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Day 16
Castle Forest to Mwea
Early morning birding around the lodge. Birding en route to Mwea. Dinner and overnight in Nairobi.
Birds to be seen:
• Black-headed Waxbill
• Oriole Finch
• Crowned Eagle
• Mountain Greenbul
• Black-throated Wattle-eye
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Day 17
Nairobi to Voi
Early departure to Voi with lunch stop at Hunter’s Lodge. Night at Voi Wildlife Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• African Quail Finch
• Yellow-throated Longclaw
• Pangani Longclaw
• Singing Cisticola
• Hinde’s Babbler
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Day 18
Voi to Taita Hills
Birding in Taita Hills for endemic species. Return to Voi for lunch and afternoon birding. Night at Voi Wildlife Lodge.
Birds to be seen:
• Taita Apalis
• Taita White-eye
• Taita Thrush
• Yellow-throated Warbler
• Striped Pipit
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Day 19
Voi to Malindi via Tsavo East
Birding in Tsavo East National Park en route to Malindi. Evening arrival at Temple Point. Night at Temple Point.
Birds to be seen:
• Somali Courser
• Caspian Plover
• Rosy-patched Bushshrike
• Chestnut-headed Finch-Lark
• Brown Snake-Eagle
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Day 20
Arabuko-Sokoke Forest
Morning birding in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Night at Temple Point.
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Day 21
Malindi
Morning birding around Malindi, then relax at Temple Point. Evening departure to Nairobi.
Birds to be seen:
• Golden Palm Weaver
• Malindi Pipit
• Malindi Starling
• Sokoke Scops Owl
• Plain-backed Sunbird
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