Kenya
has over 1090 species known species of bird and more are
still being discovered thus is undoubtedly one of the richest
avian diversity in the world. Our avian life range from
the largest being the Ostrich and small being the tiny sunbird
Others include; guinea fowl, francolins, hornbills, weaver
birds, hoopoes, starlings, vultures, Marabou stork, harriers,
goshawks, sparrow hawks, buzzards, kites, falcons, kestrels,
eagles, herons, cranes, cormorants, daters, kingfishers,
pelican and flamingos to mention a few.
While
in Nairobi, one may take a full a day bird watching birding
excursion at the Nairobi National Park, Olorgesaille, Lake
Naivasha, and Gatamaiyu Forest. We can also tailor make
longer safaris to other bird spots in Kenya that will give
you an opportunity to see your rare bird species.. The safaris
will take you to areas such as Lake Magadi, Lake Naivasha,
Lake Baringo, Lake Victoria, Lake Nakuru National Park &
Lake Bogoria, Kakamega Forest, Mt. Kenya National Park,
Gatamaiyu Forest, Masai Mara National Reserve, Amboseli
National Park, Tsavo National Park , Arabuko Sokoke Forest
at the coast and to the Northern frontier of the country,
Samburu National Reserve.
The alkaline soda lakes, such as Lake Turkana and Lake Nakuru
provide one of the most impressive sights the country has
to offer being home to thousands of pink flamingos and pelicans.
Armed with powerful pair of binoculars a bird watching safari
in Kenya is MUST DO FOR ALL BIRDWATCHERS!!!