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6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya – 6 Days Bird Watching Safari Tour in Kenya
Enjoy best of Kenya Birding on this 6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya and explore Kenya’s unique birding spots. The 6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya is a customized Kenya birding safari package/Kenya Birdwatching Holiday that is designed for travelers interested in exploring Kenya’s Birdlife. Although Kenya is worldwide renowned for unbeatable wildlife Safaris, Kenya has its own share of African birdlife species. It is no surprise that Kenya is an ornithologist’s paradise. About 1158 different bird species have been recorded within the country’s borders.
This 6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya or 6 Days Kenya Bird Watching safari holiday is designed to allow you to visit some of the country’s most renowned birding spots. Kenya’s birdlife resides in the country’s diverse ecosystems including; savannahs, rainforests, highlands, deserts, wetlands, and the Great Rift Valley Lakes. This Birdwatching trip (6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya) takes you to Lake Magadi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Samburu National Reserve.
For any bird lover looking forward to exploring Kenya, you can never go wrong with this short 6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya. This short safari is one of the best Kenya Birding tours designed to give you the ultimate birding/Birdwatching experience in Kenya. Explore Kenya on this 6 Days Bird Watching Safari Tour, get the opportunity to spot rare, endemic, and Migratory bird species in Kenya.
The 6 Days Bird Watching Safari Tour in Kenya starts and ends in Nairobi, Kenya’s Capital. You will enjoy ground transfers to different birding destinations like Lake Magadi, Lake Naivasha, Lake Nakuru, and Samburu National Reserve. So let’s delve into this Package.
Tour Summary – Your 6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya at a glance
Day 01: Nairobi – Bird Lake Magadi
Day 02: Nairobi – Lake Naivasha
Day_03: Transfer to Lake Nakuru
Day 04: Transfer to Samburu National Reserve
Day_05: Birding in Samburu National Reserve
Day 06: Samburu – Nairobi
About this tour
No. of People: Tailored
Duration: 6 days and 5 Nights
Availability: All Year Round
Eligible Age: 7 years and above
Destination: Kenya
Price: Request a Quote for this tour
Day by Day detailed 6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya itinerary
Day 01: Pick up from Nairobi and transfer to Lake Magadi for bird watching
Day 02: Transfer from Nairobi to Lake Naivasha & bird watching in the afternoon
Day 03: Transfer to Lake Nakuru National Park
Day 04: Transfer to Samburu National Reserve
Day 05: Exploring Samburu Birdlife
Day 06: Transfer back to Nairobi – Departure
Where to go on this 6 Days Birding Safari in Kenya
Lake Magadi
Located in the southern part of the Kenyan Rift Valley, Lake Magadi is a unique birding destination in Kenya. This saline, alkaline lake, lies in a catchment of faulted volcanic rocks (endorheic basin) formed by a graben. Lake Magadi is known for tens of thousands of flamingos that are attracted by the algae making it one of the best birdwatchers safari spots in Kenya. Although Lake Magadi is popular for its flamingos, there are several other bird species you will encounter since the Lake registers over 100 different bird species. Among the birds you can see in Lake Magadi are the Chestnut-banded plover, Northern Crombec, Branded Parisoma, White Bellied Canary, Cut-Throat, Blue-capped Cordonbleu, Crimson-rumped waybill, Grey wren warbler, Taita Fiscal, Fischer’s Starling, Decken’s Hornbill, and Fischer’s sparrow-Lark among others. While on your Kenya Birdwatching safari Holidays, include Lake Magadi for unique bird adventure experiences in Kenya.
Lake Naivasha
Situated in Nakuru County near Nakuru town, northwest of Nairobi City, Lake Naivasha is one of Kenya’s best Birdwatching safari sites/spots. This freshwater lake is home to over 400 different birdlife that can be spotted on Kenya Birding Safari Tours. Lake Naivasha is located within the Rift Valley, at an elevation of 1,884 meters above sea level.
This Lake is primarily fed by the perennial Malewa and Gilgil rivers. Lake Naivasha is a recognized Ramsar site and the second site in Kenya listed as a wetland of international Importance. The shallow freshwater lake and the fringed Acacia woodlands provide refuge to a number of birdlife in the area, including species like Harmerkop, Nightjars, Malachite kingfisher, African spoonbill, African Jacana, Stilts and avocets, Threskiornithidae, and Goliath heron among others.
Lake Nakuru National Park
Lake Nakuru National Park in Kenya is one of Kenya’s most popular National Parks for both wildlife watching and Birdwatching safaris. The National Park is home to the flamingo flooded Lake, ‘‘Lake Nakuru. The famous Lake Nakuru National Park is a must visit for birding enthusiasts planning to visit Kenya for Kenya birdwatching Safaris. Lake Nakuru National Park derives its fame from the millions of Flamingos that flock to the lake shores, creating a unique and stunning bird array that you will ever witness on a Birding safari in Africa.
You will witness from millions of flamingos to several other bird species including pelicans and several water birds. Among the bird species you will see in Lake Nakuru are the African fish eagles, goliath heron, harnerkop, pied kingfisher, and Verreaux’s eagle among others. A safari here can as well double as a wildlife safari since there are several resident wildlife species like rhinos, Rothschild giraffe, waterbucks, cheetahs, leopards, and pythons among others.
Samburu Wildlife Reserve
Samburu National Reserve is a perfect safari destination for both wildlife viewing and birdlife watching in Kenya. Although most travelers to Samburu are interested in wildlife viewing, the National Park is home to 350 different bird species including; sunbirds, bee-eaters, Marabou storks, tawny eagles, Verreaux’s eagle, bateleur, vulturine guineafowl, yellow-necked spurfowl, lilac-breasted roller, secretary bird, superb starling, northern red-billed hornbill, yellow-billed hornbill, and various vultures including the palm-nut vulture.
Safaris here double as wildlife tours as you will have a chance to spot several resident wildlife species in the Reserve such as the Grevy’s zebra, oryx, and reticulated giraffe among others. Big cats like lion, cheetah, and African leopard can also be found here, as well as the elephant, Cape buffalo, and hippopotamus.
Safari Inclusions & Exclusions
Safari quote includes;
All activities mentioned in the itinerary
Park entry fees
Accommodation
Transport fees
All applicable taxes
Meals as per the itinerary
Professional Birding safari guide
Safari quote excludes
International Flight charges
Additional accommodation before and after the trip
Tips
Personal items
Travel insurance