Lake Bogoria National Reserve has more than 350 birds on its list, but the main attraction, when (or if) they arrive, is an estimated 2 million lesser flamingos that flock to the shallow waters to feed on algae. Mixed in are many greater flamingos as well. Lake Bogoria is one of the best places in Kenya to see large flocks of these birds. Plenty of other waterbirds are easy to spot, and the call of a fish eagle is never far off.
Birding Specials Treats for Avid Birders
- Abyssinian scimitarbill
- African wattled lapwing
- Black-headed lapwing
- Black-necked grebe
- Black-tailed godwit
- Cape teal
- D’Arnaud’s barbet
- Egyptian vulture
- Golden-backed weaver
- Greater painted-snipe
- Grosbeak canary
- Lesser honeyguide
- Narina trogon
- Rufous chatterer
- Rufous-crowned roller
- Sombre nightjar
- Southern pochard
- Steel-blue whydah
- Temminck’s stint
- Verreaux’s eagle
- White-billed buffalo-weaver
Best Time for Bird Watching
Lake Bogoria is a good bird-watching destination at any time of year, but the best time is from November to March. During these months the migrants from Europe and North Africa are present. This coincides with the breeding season when many species are nesting. Although good for birding, April tends to be very wet and isn’t recommended for general wildlife viewing.