6-Day Ultimate Kenya Birding Circuit

• You'll be collected from the airport.
• Accommodation before the tour starts can be arranged for an extra cost.

Lake Elementaita Walk & Baringos Trachyte Cliffs

Morning: Depart Nairobi (approx. 2.5 hours). Arrive at Lake Elementaita, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Enjoy a 3-hour guided walking tour along the lake’s edge and through acacia woodlands. Target birds: Greater and Lesser Flamingos, Great White Pelicans, Black-necked Grebes, Pied Kingfishers, and the rare Grey-crested Helmet-shrike.

Lunch: Drive to Lake Bogoria Spa Resort for a hot lunch.

Afternoon: Proceed to Lake Baringo. Hike the Trachyte Cliffs – a specialized birding spot for cliff-nesting species. Look for Verreaux’s Eagles, Nyanza Swifts, Rock Martins, and the endemic Baringo Apalis.

Evening: Return to Lake Bogoria Spa Resort for dinner and overnight.

Main Destination:

Lake Elementaita

Accommodation:

Lake Bogoria Spa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Lake Bogoria NR

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Meals & Drinks:

• Lunch & dinner (Breakfast not included)
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Ol Kokwe Island Boat & Bogoria Nature Walk

Early Morning: Birding boat ride to Ol Kokwe Island (Lake Baringo). This volcanic island offers excellent riparian and woodland birds. Targets: Goliath Heron, African Fish Eagle, Malachite Kingfisher, Yellow-billed Stork, and possibly the elusive White-backed Night Heron.

Lunch & Rest: Back at the resort.

Afternoon: Nature walk along the hot springs and shores of Lake Bogoria. Look for Greater Flamingos, Cape Teal, Black-winged Stilts, and the stunning Golden Pipit. Listen for the call of the Northern Grey Tit.

Night: Dinner and overnight at Lake Bogoria Spa Resort.

Main Destination:

Lake Baringo

Accommodation:

Lake Bogoria Spa Resort

• Mid-range hotel located just outside Lake Bogoria NR

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Cheploch Gorge Divers & Kakamega Forest Evening Walk

Morning: Drive west toward Kakamega Forest. Stop at Cheploch Gorge (Kerio River) to see the local daredevil cliff divers. Birding here: Rock Pratincoles, African Black Ducks, and Red-capped Lark.

Lunch: En route or picnic.

Afternoon: Arrive at your homestay adjacent to Kakamega Forest.

Evening: Gentle forest walk to begin exploring this unique neo-congolian forest. Target birds: Great Blue Turaco, African Crowned Eagle, Black-and-white Casqued Hornbill, and the colorful African Paradise Flycatcher.

Night: Dinner and overnight in a fly camp at a homestay adjacent to Kakamega forest.

Main Destination:

Kakamega Forest

Best Time To Visit December to February and June to July (Less rain)

High Season Mid-December to March and July to October (Not busy)

Best Weather December to February (Less rainfall)

Wildlife in Kakamega Forest

ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

LeopardNone

CheetahNone

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GiraffeNone

BuffaloNone

ZebraNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

HyenaNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Bordering Kakamega Forest without fences

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Sunrise Hike in Kakamega & Fly Camp at Hells Gate

Pre-dawn: Early morning hike to a forest hilltop to watch sunrise over the canopy. Prime birding for forest specialists: Turner’s Eremomela, Blue-headed Bee-eater, Red-headed Bluebill, and the rare Chapin’s Flycatcher.

Late Morning: Return to homestay for breakfast and rest.

Lunch: After lunch, drive south to Hell’s Gate National Park.

Evening: Set up fly camp inside the park (basic, immersive camping). Short evening birding around camp. Targets: Namaqua Dove, Hildebrandt’s Starling, and the soaring Rüppell’s Vulture.

Night: Fly camp under the stars.

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Best Time To Visit June to February (Little rain)

High Season The park is rarely busy

Best Weather June to February (Little rainfall)

Wildlife in Hell’s Gate NP

GiraffeCommon

BuffaloCommon

ZebraCommon

LeopardVery Rare

CheetahVery Rare

HyenaRare

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ElephantNone

White RhinoNone

Black RhinoNone

LionNone

WildebeestNone

HippoNone

Wild DogNone

Accommodation:

Budget camping

• Inside Hell’s Gate NP

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Hells Gate Gorge & Crater Lake Evening Hike

Morning: Hike into the gorge – scan cliffs for raptors: Augur Buzzard, Lanner Falcon, and nesting Verreaux’s Eagles. Walk near Fischer’s Tower for rock-loving species like Mocking Cliff Chat and Cinnamon-breasted Bunting.

Late Morning: Break camp and short drive to Crater Lake Game Sanctuary.

Afternoon: Check into Crater Camp. Rest.

Late Evening: Guided hike around the crater rim (optional descent to the lake). Birding highlights: African Spoonbill, Little Grebe, Long-tailed Fiscal, and the striking Scarlet-chested Sunbird.

Night: Overnight at Crater Camp (comfortable tents/permanent tents).

Main Destination:

Hell’S Gate National Park

Accommodation:

Crater Lake Camp

• Mid-range tented camp located less than 1hr drive from Hell’s Gate NP

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Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

Crescent Island Boat & Final Birding – Return to Nairobi

Morning: Check out. Drive to Karagita Beach (Lake Naivasha). Take a boat ride to Crescent Island – a wildlife sanctuary where you walk among animals. Birding finale: Pelicans, Cormorants, African Jacana, Saddle-billed Stork, and the majestic African Fish Eagle.

Late Morning: Walk on the island for close bird encounters and mixed herds of zebra, giraffe, and antelope.

Lunch: Picnic or at a nearby lodge.

Afternoon: Drive back to Nairobi. Drop-off at hotel or airport.

Main Destination:

Crescent Island Game Park (Lake Naivasha)

Accommodation:

No accommodation (End of tour)

Meals & Drinks:

• All meals included
• Drinking water (Other drinks not included)

• Additional accommodation can be arranged for an extra cost.
• You'll be dropped off at the airport.