From forest canopy to coral coast, this 7-day birding and photography safari unveils Kenya’s most vibrant wingscapes. Track rare species across Lake Baringo, Kakamega Forest, Lake Nakuru, and the Indian Ocean shoreline of Watamu. Guided by expert ornithologists and tailored for wildlife photographers, this journey offers rare sightings, rich habitats, and the chance to document Kenya’s extraordinary avian diversity.
Wings Over Kenya: Birding & Coastal Photography Safari
From forest canopy to coral coast, this 7-day birding and photography safari unveils Kenya’s most vibrant wingscapes. Track rare species across Lake Baringo, Kakamega Forest, Lake Nakuru, and the Indian Ocean shoreline of Watamu. Guided by expert ornithologists and tailored for wildlife photographers, this journey offers rare sightings, rich habitats, and the chance to document Kenya’s extraordinary avian diversity.
- Dawn canoe birding on Lake Baringo
- Visit Lake Bogoria flamingo colonies and geyser-fed shallows
- Raptors, sandpipers, and vivid wetland scenery
- Return to lodge for sunset silhouettes
- Scenic drive through Kericho highlands
- Afternoon forest walk: great blue turaco, yellow-whiskered greenbul, hornbills
- Overnight in forest-edge lodge
- Full-day birding in canopy and undergrowth trails
- Highlights: African green pigeon, blue flycatcher, Ross’s turaco
- Nocturnal session possible for nightjars and owl species
- Morning drive to Lake Nakuru
- Wetland and acacia forest birding: flamingos, pelicans, fish eagles
- Chance for white rhino sightings
- Overnight at lodge overlooking lake
- Morning flight from Nakuru region or Nairobi to Malindi Airport
- Afternoon coastal bird walk through Arabuko Sokoke Forest
- Species to track: Sokoke scops owl, East Coast akalat, tiny sunbird
- Sunset shore photography at Watamu Beach
- Sunrise walk through mangrove channels
- Shorebirds, terns, crab-plovers, and optional boat ride to Mida Creek
- Final breakfast and transfer to Malindi or Nairobi for departure
