This Kenya turaco birding safari chases Kenya’s colourful turacos from the highland forests to Saiwa Swamp and Kakamega, with big game all the way.
This Kenya turaco birding safari is a grand 19-day tour built around Kenya’s most colourful birds. Turacos are the stars, from Hartlaub’s turaco in the highlands to great blue and Ross’s turacos in the west.
The route also covers Ol Pejeta, Samburu, five Rift Valley lakes, Saiwa Swamp, Kakamega, Lake Victoria, the Masai Mara and Amboseli.
Why choose this Kenya turaco birding safari?
- Turacos: Hartlaub’s, great blue, Ross’s and black-billed turacos.
- Saiwa Swamp: Kenya’s smallest national park, with crowned cranes and Ludher’s bush-shrike.
- Kakamega: grey parrot and Turner’s eremomela.
- Rift Valley lakes: Nakuru, Bogoria, Baringo and Naivasha with Hell’s Gate.
- Masai Mara and Amboseli: big cats and elephants to finish.
Where you stay
Nairobi Safari Club, Sweetwaters Tented Camp, Sarova Shaba Lodge, Naro Moru River Lodge, Lake Nakuru Lodge, Lake Bogoria Hotel, Lake Baringo Club, a Kitale hotel, Kakamega Golf Hotel, Sunset Hotel, Lake Naivasha Country Club, Mara Sopa Lodge and Ol Tukai Lodge, or similar.
Best time for a Kenya turaco birding safari
Turacos are resident and seen all year. October to March brings migrants, while June to September is drier with excellent game viewing.
Read our Kakamega Forest guide and Lake Bogoria guide, or browse all birding safaris. Nature Kenya works to protect Saiwa Swamp and Kakamega.
How much does the Kenya turaco 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
- Four species of turaco across Kenya
- Saiwa Swamp, Kenya's smallest national park
- Kakamega Forest and Lake Victoria
- Lake Bogoria hot springs and Lake Baringo boat ride
- Masai Mara and Amboseli to finish
