One-Day Birding Tour in Nairobi

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Highlights

Spend the day birdwatching in the green areas of Nairobi that are renowned for bird life

Enjoy watching other games in the local park, including antelopes and giraffes

Spot and photograph numerous Avifauna without disturbance and at your own pace

Accompany a birding guide familiar with the local birds and their habitats

Nairobi

bird, nature, walking

Private Tour

1 Day

Easy

English

Description

Embark on a birding adventure from Nairobi with an early pick-up, exploring Nairobi National Park for iconic birds like Secretarybirds and White-backed Vultures. Safari Walk offers waterbird sightings, while Nairobi Arboretum hosts resident and migrant species. Nairobi, despite being a bustling metropolis, is surprisingly home to a rich and diverse birdlife. With over 500 recorded species, the city offers a treasure trove for birdwatchers of all levels.

Itinerary

One Day Birding Tour in Nairobi

Morning:
- 7:00 AM: Early pick-up from your Nairobi accommodation.
- 7:30 AM: Arrive at Nairobi National Park. Start with a morning game drive through the grasslands and acacia woodlands, aiming for iconic birds like the Grey-crested Helmet-shrike, White-backed Vultures, and Secretarybird.
- 9:30 AM: Stop at the Safari Walk within the park. This elevated walkway offers excellent views of waterbirds like Great Egrets, Hammerkops, African Fish Eagles, and smaller passerines like White-headed Buffalo Weavers and Black-headed Weavers.
- 11:00 AM: Proceed to Nairobi Arboretum. This urban oasis attracts a diverse range of birds due to its mature trees and varied habitats. Look for resident species like the Grey-capped Warbler, White-browed Robin-chat, Tropical Boubou, and migrants like the Rufous-tailed Cisticola and Common Chiffchaff.
Afternoon:
- 1:00 PM: Enjoy a packed lunch at the Arboretum or a nearby restaurant.
- 2:00 PM: Head to Karura Forest, another urban green space with different vegetation zones. Search for forest specialists like the Green-backed Honeybird, White-necked Rockfowl, and Olive Sunbird.
- 4:00 PM: Wrap up your birding tour and return to your Nairobi accommodation.
Lace up your walking shoes, grab your binoculars, and get ready to be amazed by this vibrant city's incredible birdlife.

What's Included

Activities as detailed in the itinerary

Lunch, consisting of both Western and local dishes

Transportation in a minivan fitted with a pop-up roof for game-viewing and clear photography

Driver/guide English speaking and has in-depth knowledge of the flora, fauna, landscape, and Kenyan culture

Bottled/ mineral water, at least 1 litre per day

Park entrance fees and game drives are noted in the itinerary

All government taxes and levies

What's Excluded

Domestic, international airfares and departures tax

Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.

Tips and gratuities for waiters and your driver/guide

Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

Personal, Travel and Luggage Insurance

Know Before You Go

Nairobi National Park is also rich in Wildlife, giving you an excellent opportunity to have a glimpse of the game that is found in this city's wildlife sanctuary.

The best time to go birding is early in the morning when the birds are most active

Be patient and quiet. Birds are easily spooked, so it's important to move slowly and speak softly

Listen to the guide and follow his/her advice to help you get the most out of your birding experience

What To Bring

Invest in a good pair of binoculars and a bird identification book or app

Dress in light clothes and wear good walking shoes as Nairobi can tend to be hot during the day and part of the time you are walking on forest roads and river banks

Meeting Point

Nairobi City County, Kenya

Cancellation Policy

For cancellations within 24 hours before the tour -

Refund of 50% of the tour price.

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1 to 6	/person
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One Day Birding Tour in Nairobi

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