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Jackson's Francolin (Pternistis jacksoni) photographed at Mount Kenya

Tour example

Kenya Endemics — Grand Tour

Every region on this site in one trip: coast, highlands, Rift, west and Lake Victoria. Built for birders who want the endemics, the near-endemics and a 600+ trip list.

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Duration
17 days
Pace
Comprehensive, built for a first full Kenya list
Regions
6
Targets
7
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Days 1–2

    Nairobi

    National Park, Karura and the city dams to open the list.

  2. Days 3–6

    The coast

    Arabuko-Sokoke, Mida Creek, Sabaki and a day at Shimba Hills.

  3. Days 7–9

    Central Highlands

    Mount Kenya's forest belt, the Aberdare moorland, the Kinangop tussock for Sharpe's Longclaw, and the Mukurweini gullies for Hinde's Babbler.

  4. Days 10–12

    Rift Valley

    Naivasha, Nakuru, Bogoria and Baringo, with night birding at Baringo.

  5. Days 13–15

    Western Kenya

    Kongelai, Saiwa Swamp, Mount Elgon and three sessions in Kakamega.

  6. Days 16–17

    Nyanza

    Dunga and Kanyaboli for the papyrus set, Ahero for waders, and Ruma for Blue Swallow in season.