Birds – Lewa Conservancy

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

There are many north Kenya specials in the Lewa Wildlife Conservancy, including the Somali ostrich, vulturine guineafowl and the beautiful golden-breasted starling. In all, more than 350 bird species have been recorded, making it a great birding destination. It is probably worth booking a private vehicle if you’re here mainly for bird watching – most of the game drives in Lewa focus on spotting large animals.

Notable Birds in Lewa Conservancy
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Eastern chanting goshawk
Common
Grey crowned crane
Common
Northern anteater chat
Common
Secretary bird
Common
Somali ostrich
Common

Birding Rating

Birding Specials –Treats for Avid Birders

Facts & Figures

Birds in Lewa Conservancy
Bird Species
350+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr

Best Time for Bird Watching

The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy offers good bird watching throughout the year, but Lewa's lodges are closed in April and November due to heavy rain. The best time is from December to March when the migrants from Europe and north Africa are present and the park is open. This partly coincides with the Wet season when many species can be seen in breeding plumage as they are nesting. The best time for general wildlife viewing is from July to September and January to March.

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Birding Rating

Facts & Figures

Birds in Lewa Conservancy
Bird Species
350+
Migratory Birds
Nov to Apr