This southern Kenya birding safari links Kilimanjaro’s elephants, the Taita Hills endemics and the coastal forests in one two-week route.
This southern Kenya birding safari follows the road from Nairobi to the Indian Ocean and back, visiting some of the most interesting birding sites in the country. It combines classic game parks with rare forest birds and coastal waders.
Highlights include the critically endangered Taita thrush and Taita white-eye, the Sokoke scops owl in Arabuko-Sokoke and crab plovers at Mida Creek.
Why choose this southern Kenya birding safari?
- Amboseli: elephants below Kilimanjaro and swamp birds.
- Tsavo West: dry-country birds around Kilaguni.
- Taita Hills: Taita thrush, Taita white-eye and Taita apalis.
- Arabuko-Sokoke and Mida Creek: Clarke’s weaver, Amani sunbird and crab plovers.
- Tsavo East and Chyulu Hills: big red elephants and highland forest.
Where you stay
Nairobi Safari Club, Ol Tukai Lodge in Amboseli, Kilaguni Serena Lodge in Tsavo West, a lodge near the Taita Hills, Turtle Bay Beach Club in Watamu, Tsavo Park Hotel and Hunter’s Lodge at Kiboko, or similar.
Best time for a southern Kenya birding safari
September to April brings migrant waders to the coast and migrant songbirds inland. June to October is dry, with excellent game viewing in Amboseli and Tsavo.
Prefer just the coast? See our 9 day Kenya coast birding safari. Browse all birding safaris or Kenya safaris. The Taita Hills are a priority site for Nature Kenya.
How much does the southern Kenya birding safari cost?
Price on request. The cost depends on your travel dates, group size, the season and the lodges you choose, so we prepare every quote personally rather than showing one fixed price.
WhatsApp us on +254 706 223888, email [email protected] or send the enquiry form on this page, and we will share a detailed quote for your dates.
Highlights
- Elephants and swamp birds in Amboseli
- Rare Taita thrush and Taita white-eye in the Taita Hills
- Five nights at Watamu for Arabuko-Sokoke and Mida Creek
- Crab plovers and terns at Mida Creek and Sabaki
- Tsavo East and the Chyulu Hills on the way home
