Birding Safaris

Why Go on a Birding Safari in East Africa?

• Huge species lists: Kenya and Uganda are among Africa’s top birding countries, with savannah, forest, wetland and highland species on one trip.
• Endemics and specials: Albertine Rift endemics in Bwindi, Samburu dry-country specials and Rift Valley waterbirds.
• Birds and big game together: many itineraries combine birding with classic game drives in the Masai Mara and other parks.
• Private and flexible: your own vehicle, so you can stop for every sighting and spend as long as you like at each site.

Top Birding Destinations

Kenya’s Rift Valley Lakes and the Masai Mara

Lakes Naivasha, Nakuru and Bogoria hold flamingos, pelicans, fish eagles and hundreds of waterbirds, while the Mara adds raptors, bustards and savannah species. See our 5 Day Lakes and Masai Mara Birding Safari.

Lake Magadi and Samburu

Soda-lake specialists at Magadi and dry-country birds in Samburu, such as the vulturine guineafowl. Explore them on our 9 Day Lake Magadi and Samburu Birding Safari.

Kenya’s Highland Forests

Turacos, sunbirds and forest specials in Kenya’s cool highlands. Our longer trips cover them in depth: the 19 Day Kenya Turaco Birding Safari and the 19 Day Kenya Highlands Birding Safari.

Uganda: Bwindi and Beyond

Bwindi and Ruhija are famous for Albertine Rift endemics, and Uganda’s wetlands are a stronghold of the shoebill. Try our 12 Day Bwindi and Ruhija Birding Safari or the 11 Day Uganda Birding Tour.

Best Time for Birding Safaris

• November to April: migrant birds from Europe and Asia join the resident species, and many birds are in breeding plumage. This is peak birding season.
• June to October: drier weather and easier access to forests and parks, with excellent resident birding and big game.

Popular Birding Safari Itineraries

• 5 Day Lakes and Masai Mara Birding Safari
• 9 Day Lake Magadi and Samburu Birding Safari
• 11 Day Uganda Birding Tour
• 12 Day Bwindi and Ruhija Birding Safari
• 15 Day Kenya and Tanzania Birding Safari
• 17 Day Uganda Birding Safari
• 18 Day Uganda Birding Expedition
• 19 Day Kenya Turaco Birding Safari

Birding Safari FAQs

Do I need to be an experienced birder?

No. Our trips suit both keen listers and beginners. Your guide helps you find and identify birds, and we can balance birding with general wildlife viewing.

Can I combine birding with a regular safari?

Yes. Many guests mix birding with game drives in the Masai Mara or gorilla trekking in Uganda. Tell us your priorities and we will build the itinerary around them.

What should I bring?

Good binoculars, a field guide or birding app, neutral-coloured clothing, a hat and sunscreen. Photographers should bring a long lens.

Plan Your Birding Safari

Tell us your dates, target species and budget, and we will design your birding safari. Request your free proposal or WhatsApp us on +254 706 223 888.