An EPIC 10 Days Kenya Birding Safari for Photographers & Costs
A 10-day Kenya birding trip typically involves visiting several key birding hotspots like the Maasai Mara, Lakes Naivasha and Baringo, and the Kakamega Forest, with an itinerary that includes game drives and nature walks to see a wide variety of species. The trip often starts in Nairobi, travels through the Rift Valley, and includes destinations like Samburu and Tsavo for a diverse experience. The best time for birding is from September to April, when migratory birds are present.
10 Days Kenya Birding Safari has been designed to allow you to enjoy top Birding and Big Game watching in Kenya, while at the same time making magical photographs. In this Ten Day Kenya Birding photography safari is a pace is slow to allow enough time for great photo opportunities. We shall maximize mornings and afternoons for best light conditions, and only travel during the hot part of the day.
Some of the birds we expect include:
Hildebrandt’s Starling, Superb Starling, African Darter, White-winged Tern, Coqui Francolin, Hildebrandt’s Francolin, Usambiro Barbet, Bare-faced Go-away-bird, African Emerald Cuckoo, Grey-crested Helmetshrike, Secretarybird, Pangani Longclaw, Jackson’s Widowbird, Kori Bustard, Saddle-billed Stork, Red-headed Weaver, Greater Flamingo, Lesser Flamingo, Martial Eagle, African Fish Eagle, Lappet-faced Vulture, Helmeted Guineafowl, Common Ostrich, Red-billed Firefinch, Red-cheeked Cordon-bleu, Purple Grenadier, Green Wood-hoopoe, Southern Ground Hornbill, Beautiful Sunbird, and Golden-winged Sunbird.
10 Days Kenya Birding Safari
Kenya is also famous for its big game. Films of Big Cats and Nile Crocodiles hunting mammals along the mighty Mara River are commonly featured worldwide. We expect to connect with these top predators among many other big games. Highlight mammals we expect include Leopard, African Lion, Cheetah, Savannah Elephant, White Rhino, Black Rhino, Maasai Giraffe, Rothschild’s Giraffe, White-bearded Wildebeest, Coke’s Hartebeest, Common Warthog, Spotted Hyena, Serval, Topi, Thompson’s Gazelle, Grant’s Gazelle, Common Impala, Nile Hippo, Common Zebra, and Cape Buffalo.
During this 10 Days Kenya Birding Safari for Photographers, we shall enjoy walking in several birding spots. There will also be dedicated game drives, inside the parks, as we enjoy wildlife. We shall be following the tour plan as highlighted below, to help us explore this region:-
Quick Tour Details
- Duration: 10 days/9 nights
- Tour type: private
- Tour cost: USD 5,490 per person
- Group Size: Minimum 1 person, maximum 4 people + Birding Safari-Guide
- Activities: Birding, Game drives, and Photography
- The trip starts: Nairobi
- Trip ends: Nairobi
Key Notes on 10-Day Kenya Bird-watching Tour
- 10 Days Kenya Birding Tour can be combined with our other trips to allow you to sample more locations. We also tailor-make tours according to your target species or landscapes.
- Tour costs include accommodation, ground transport, meals, water, a birds checklist, park entry fees, and guiding fees for all the tour days as shared above.
- Tour costs do not include international flights, visas, personal health insurance, travel insurance, and items of personal pleasure.
10 Days Kenya Birding Safari Highlights
- Day #1: Nairobi to Amboseli National Park (foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro)
- Day #2: Amboseli National Park (foothills of Mt. Kilimanjaro)
- Day #3: Amboseli National Park to Lake Naivasha
- Day #4: Lake Naivasha to Lake Nakuru National Park
- Day #5: Lake Nakuru National Park
- Day #6: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day #7: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day #8: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day #9: Masai Mara National Reserve
- Day #10: Masai Mara to Nairobi
Related Birding Safari Packages
Kenya is an excellent year-round birding destination, but the peak season is from September to April when migratory birds are present and resident species are in breeding plumage. Top birding locations include Lake Nakuru, Masai Mara, Kakamega Forest, and Amboseli National Park, with specific parks known for certain species like the rosy-throated longclaw in the Masai Mara or the great blue turaco in Kakamega Forest.
15 Days Kenya Birding Tour
A 15-day Kenya birding tour typically includes visits to various habitats like forests, lakes, and national parks to see a diverse range of species. Common itineraries feature locations such as Amboseli, Samburu, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, Lake Baringo, and the Masai Mara, often starting and ending in Nairobi. Activities will involve a mix of birding and game drives, and the best time to go is generally during the drier months from June to September and again from December to February.
11 Days Kenya Birding Safari
An 11-day Kenya birding tour typically includes visits to key locations like Samburu National Reserve, Lake Nakuru, and the Masai Mara, often focusing on birdlife in areas like the Rift Valley lakes. Itineraries can vary, with some options focusing more on western Kenya and areas like Kakamega Forest and Lake Victoria. You can also find itineraries that combine birding with other activities, such as wildlife safaris or beach holidays.
