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Kenya

Vitelline Masked Weaver Ploceus vitellinus ŠJens Eriksen http://www.sitecenter.dk/birds

Kenya is one of the most visited countries of Africa as it is renowned for its Safari opportunities. A country where you can see all the most famous Big Game animals in a relatively comfortable climate. It also has an extensive bird list and an increasing eco-tourism industry geared to birders... not least as it holds some remarkable birding sights... such as the rift valley lakes with millions of flamingoes. Kenya is a birdwatcher`s paradise, teeming with birdlife, with diverse habitats, spectacular scenery and a supporting cast of the big game for which it is famous. Over 1100 bird species have been recorded in the country, and it is possible to see well over a half of these without undue effort within three or four weeks.

In the west, there are remnants of the rainforest which used to stretch all the way to the west coast, as well as the shores of Lake Victoria, with their once-extensive papyrus beds. The Rift Valley cuts a swathe through the centre of the country, with sometimes towering cliffs, shrouded in forest, on either side. In the valley itself are the great safari plains, open in the south, and acacia-wooded in the north, with numerous lakes in between, of both fresh and soda water. The Central Highlands rise to the east of the Rift, with the Aberdares and Mount Kenya cloaked in forest, which gives way to afro-alpine moorland towards the peaks, which provide the sight of snow on the equator. The descent to the coast is mainly acacia woodland, and finally, the coast itself is a mosaic of estuary, palm and mangrove fringed beaches and creeks, and behind these, the remnanats of coastal rainforest, home to numerous endemic and near-endemic species.

The variety of birdlife is enhanced by its visibility. Vibrant Sunbirds flit from tree-to-tree, Weavers build their incredible variety of nests in the open, the Starlings shine, resplendent Widowbirds dance in the air, and bright Turacos are strangely camouflaged in the trees. Kingfishers, Rollers, Bee-eaters, Hornbills, Barbets and Woodpeckers are present in many varieties, and for a greater challenge, the Cisticolas and Greenbuls provide just that. Overhead, the sky is alive with a variety of Swifts and Swallows, and raptors are plentiful. Ground birds include several Bustards, Larks, Pipits and Gamebirds, and the cast is not complete without the wonderful sight of tens of thousands of Lesser Flamogoes on the soda lakes, and the world`s largest bird, the Ostrich.

This is just the beginning of the avian jewels in the country, and for those who have not visited, go there whilst the political climate is reasonably stable, and the big game is still there in reasonable numbers. If you want any advice on anything about the country, then please feel free to contact me.

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offers a world wide range of birdwatching tours, to cater for all with a love of birds. Tours range from fast-paced itineraries seeking out all the endemics and specialities of a country, to easy-paced single-location holidays. East Africa is our particular speciality.

contributor

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Sarus Bird Tours
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numbers

Number of bird species:1153

numbers

Number of endemics:9
Taita Thrush Turdus helleri Tana River Cisticola Cisticola restrictus Aberdare Cisticola Cisticola aberdare Teita White-eye Zosterops silvanus South Pare White-eye Zosterops kulalensis Hinde`s Pied-Babbler Turdoides hindei Williams`s Lark Mirafra williamsi Sharpe`s Pipit Macronyx sharpei Clarke`s Weaver Ploceus golandi

useful reading

A Bird Atlas of Kenya

Adrian Lewis and Derek Pomeroy 620 pages, b\w photos, figs, tabs, maps. A A Balkema
ISBN: 9061917166
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A Field Guide to the Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania

Dale Zimmerman (Illustrator); Don Turner, Doug Pratt (Illustrator); Ian Willis (Illustrator) Paperback - 576 pages (Re-print 2005) Christopher Helm
ISBN: 0713675500
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Beautiful Birds of Kenya

John Karmali Paperback - 128 pages (28 December, 1989) Camerapix
ISBN: 1874041318
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Birds of Kenya and Northern Tanzania

Dale Zimmerman, Don Turner, David Pearson, Ian Willis and Douglas Pratt Series: CHRISTOPHER HELM IDENTIFICATION GUIDE SERIES 740 pages, 124 colour plates, line drawings, 1,000 maps. Christopher Helm
ISBN: 0713639687
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Field Guide to the Birds of East Africa ? Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, Burundi

Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda and Burundi Terry Stevenson and John Fanshawe Series: HELM FIELD GUIDES 604 pages, 287 col plates, distrib maps. Christopher Helm
ISBN: 0713673478
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Important Bird Areas in Kenya

Leon Bennun and Peter Njoroge 318 pages, line illus, dist maps, tabs. RSPB Distributed by NHBS
ISBN: 9966992111
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Photographic Guide to Birds of Prey of Southern, Central and East Africa

David Allan, Peter Hayman (Illustrator) Paperback - 144 pages ( 1 November, 1996) New Holland Publishers (UK)
ISBN: 1868725219
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The Bird Song of Kenya and Tanzania CD

An Introductory Aid to Identification John Hammick Mandarin Productions
ISBN: 140136
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useful information

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clubs

A Rocha Kenya

http://en.arocha.org/kenya/
Malindi is home to some of the richest and most diverse habitats in the whole of Kenya. The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest alone is home to at least 5 globally endangered species and has been designated a UNESCO world heritage site. Despite the richness and diversity of the habitats, an exploding population and desperately high levels of poverty are putting a huge strain on the delicate relationship between local people and the surrounding environment. By working with the local communities A Rocha Kenya (ARK) aims to achieve the long-term conservation of threatened habitats and species in the Malindi-Watamu area...

African Bird Club

http://www.africanbirdclub.org/countries/Kenya/introduction.html
With over 1,000 species recorded, several endemics and many near endemics, and birding which starts in the capital Nairobi, Kenya can justifiably be described as a mecca for birders. Whether you are a new or regular visitor to East Africa, an ornithologist or a traveller with a passing interest in birds, Kenya should be high in your list of priorities to visit...

Birding Club of Lake Baringo

mailto: kandyrop@yahoo.com
This is a serious birding club of local guides from the Lake Baringo region which is a must-visit area as far as ornithology is concern. Members of this club have for years played a pivotal role in ensuring that visiting birders do not miss out on the elusive birds of the region, for instance nightjars, coursers, & owls. The club will now ensure that sight of these species among others will no longer be a challenge. So contact this club prior to your visit to ensure you get the best out of a visit. The club members are conversant with birds of the whole of the country and they can be hired as guides. By enlisting their services you can cut costs as well as getting the best guiding and ensuring that the local economy is helped to the maximum. The club can be reached through its founder: Moses K Kandie, P.O. Box 7, Lake Baringo, Via Nakuru, Kenya Mobile: +254722420699

Friends of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest

http://www.watamu.net/foasf.html
Friends of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest (FoASF) was started in October 1999 by concerned individuals and institutions to link people interested in the conservation of the Forest with the present Forest Managers...

Kenya Wildlife Service

http://www.kws.org/
Welcome to Kenya Wildlife Service website. Our mission is to work with others to sustainably conserve, protect and manage Kenya`s invaluable biodiversity for the benefit of the people of Kenya and as a world heritage...

Lewa Wildlife Conservancy

http://www.lewa.org/
Lewa was once a cattle ranch; it then became a heavily guarded black rhino sanctuary, and it is now the headquarters for a non-profit wildlife conservancy, which has gained a world-wide reputation for extending the benefits of conservation beyond its borders...

Nature Kenya

http://www.naturekenya.org/
P0 Box 44486, Nairobi. + 254 2 749957 eanhs@africaonline.co.ke Nature Kenya is taking action to help maintain and preserve these resources for present and future generations...

museums

National Museums of Kenya

http://www.museums.or.ke/
In Kenya, there are about 1080 species of birds. These range from the Ostrich - the world`s biggest bird - to tiny sunbirds with brilliantly coloured feathers. Kenya has a varied landscape and diverse habitats, and different birds may be seen in each different habitat.

reserves

Amboseli National Park

http://www.kws.org/amboseli.html
Amboseli National Park, at the foot of Africa`s highest mountain, 5895m Kilimanjaro, is one of the most popular of Kenya`s national parks. It lies some 240 km south-east of Nairobi very close to the Tanzania border. The snowcapped peak of Mount Kilimanjaro rising above a saucer of clouds dominates every aspect of Amboseli. Gazetted as a national park in 1974 it covers only 392 sq km but despite its small size and its fragile ecosystem it supports a wide range of mammals (well over 50 of the larger species) and birds (over 400 species).

Arabuko-Sokoke Forest

http://www.africarevealed.com/page.jsp?className=article&articleId=14821
The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest is Kenya`s coastal jewel. Covering an area of 420 sq km, it is the largest block of indigenous coastal forest remaining in East Africa. In terms of biodiversity conservation, it is one of Kenya`s most valuable forest areas, containing wildlife communities of international importance, especially birds and mammals. The concentration of rare species accounts for its status as the second most important site on the African mainland for bird conservation...

IBAs

http://www.africanbirdclub.org/countries/Kenya/ibas.html
There are 9 restricted range species of the Kenya mountains Endemic Bird Area (EBA) and 7 of the East African coastal forests EBA. Kenya also has small portions of other EBAs: Tanzanian Malawi mountains; Serengeti plains; Jubba and Shabeelle valleys...

Kakamega Forest

http://www.uky.edu/~cfox/Students/Savalli/kakameg.html
The Kakamega National Reserve is a 36 km2 reserve, situated at the north end of the Kakamega Forest, in Western Province, Kenya, at an elevation of about 1560m, along the northeastern edge of the Lake Victoria basin. Along its eastern edge rises the partially forested Nandi Escarpment which runs along the western edge of the Rift Valley. The Kakamega Forest is generally considered the eastern-most remnant of the lowland Congolean rainforest of Central Africa. Faunally and florally, Kakamega is dominated by central African lowland species, but due to its elevation (predominantly between 1500m and 1600m) and proximity to the formerly contiguous Nandi Forests it also contains highland elements and is thus unique. The forest boundary (including the reserves) encloses about 238km2, of which less than half is still indigenous forest.

Kakamega Forest National Reserve

http://www.africanmeccasafaris.com/kenya/guide/kakamega.asp
Kakamega Forest National Reserve located on the western part of Kenya is rich bird habitat. Kakamega Forest National Reserve resembles that of Central African Rainforest, ascertaining scientific theories on the expanse of the rainforest that covered Zaire and Uganda. Today Kakamega is a "Forest Island" , which is excellent for bird watching, and in which many species not found else where in Kenya, are resident. The specialized species of birds include: gray parrot, great blue turaco, blue-headed bee-eater, black and white casqued hornbill, yellow-spotted barbet, hairy-breasted barbet, brown-eared and yellow crested woodpeckers, African broadbill, and many other species of illadopsis and yellow-bellied wattle-eyes...

Kenya National Parks

http://www.kilimanjaro.com/kenya/parkke.htm
Maps and lots of info on many parks.

trip reports

Travelling Birder
http://www.travellingbirder.com
The Travellingbirder.com birding trip report search engine guides you to 7,000+ birding trip reports on the Internet. You can search for trip reports from a specific country and time of year. Not all these reports are in English. So, if you cant find the trip report you want on this Fatbirder page give them a try!

1996 [December] Michiel de Boer

http://home.zonnet.nl/michiel.1/kenya/kenya.htm
Kenya is one of the best birding countries in the world with a list of about 1200 species. As a destination for a (short) birding holiday Kenya is maybe the best country in the world. The main reason for this is that birding is delightfully easy (a lot of open habitat and incredible high species density for open habitat) and as a bonus one can easily see a lot of mammal species...

1997 [August] - José Tavares

http://www.camacdonald.com/birding/tripreports/KenyaUganda97.html
...I travelled all the time with Fausto Brito e Abreu (another bird watcher). From Fort Portal until Mgahinga we also travelled with Antónia Monteiro (a lepidopterist); Christoph Haag (bird watcher) and Patricia Salgueiro (biology student)...

1999 [October] - David Kelly

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya1/index.htm
My annual holiday this year was to be in Australia but the friends we were going with couldn`t make it so my wife, Lillian, and I decided to go to Kenya. From the UK one of the most economical ways to visit Africa is to go by overland truck. This means that you follow a preset itinerary and that you have to camp but we had a good time last year on our trip to Namibia, Botswana and Zimbabwe. We eventually chose a tour called Faces of Kenya with Guerba Expeditions and arranged our flights around the tour dates. We flew KLM UK from Edinburgh to Amsterdam Schipol and then by Kenya Airways to Nairobi.

2001 [January]

http://www.kenyabirds.org.uk/trip0101.htm
...In fact we were fascinated to watch a small flock of 6-8 Black and White Cuckoos travelling together through the park. It also proved to be good year for Barbets with D`Arnaud`s, Red-and-yellow, Spot-flanked and Black-throated Barbets as well as a Red-fronted Tinkerbird on our first day...

2001 [May] - Disabled Birders Association

http://www.anytimetours.co.uk/
A report on the first ever dba trip - with access details for hotels etc. as well as checklist, diary etc.

2002 [July] - Steve Bird

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/birdseekers/jan03/KENYA/KENYA2002.htm
With most of us still trying to get our binoculars out of our hand luggage a Black-chested Snake Eagle flew over and several Red-winged Starlings and Little Swifts were spotted. No time to mess around we were straight into our great African safari...

2002 [September]

http://www.kenyabirds.org.uk/trip0902.htm
Tsavo East, Sabaki, Tsavo West, Thika, Samburu, Naro Moru, Lake Baringo, Kakamega, Lake Victoria...

2003 - Simon Plat, Bernard Oosterbaan & Willem Oosterbaan

http://www.splatzone.nl/kenya/kenya.htm

2003 [August] Remco Hofland & Rob Bouwman

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya5/ken-jul-03.htm
Our driver Sammy knew a lot about the wildlife, looked after our safety, acted as interpreter when necessary and was an enthusiastic birder. He knew Masai Mara like the back of his hand and thanks to him we saw, for example, Black Rhino in Nairobi NP; Cheetah and Silverbird at Masai Mara; and Jackson`s Widowbird near Mt Kenya...

2003 [December] - Gonçalo Elias

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya7/ken-dec-03.htm
The following report describes a 19-day trip to Kenya in November-December 2003. The trip consisted mainly of two parts: Part 1 one week spent wholly at Tsavo National Park, mainly for ringing purposes; Part 2 9 days travelling around western Kenya...

2003 [July] - Gruff Dodd

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya6/ken-jul-03.htm
...We decided to grab a cold drink and make a toilet stop before braving the border crossing, and so pulled in at a roadside restaurant a couple of miles short of the border, seeing some common birds in the process Speckled Mousebird, Variable Sunbird, Grey-headed Kingfisher and Grey-headed Sparrows, although Yellow-fronted Canary and especially a singing Spotted Morning-Thrush were much more interesting...

2004 [August] - Bruno Caula

http://www.cuneobirding.it/file/trip/kenya.htm
In Italian

2004 [June] - Steve Bird

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/birdseekers/feb05/Kenya%202/Kenya-2-%202004.htm
... Within forty five minutes we arrived at the Maxwell compound a secluded property with a garden full of birds. En-route we had noted African Palm Swifts, Yellow-billed Kites, the first of many Common Fiscal Shrikes...

2004 [June] - Steve Easley

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/birdseekers/feb05/Kenya%201/Kenya-1-%202004.htm
...Other gems came in the form of Bronze, Scarlet-chested and Variable Sunbird, Red-throated Tit and Dark-capped Yellow Warbler. Whilst, perhaps, not having the beauty of the preceding species other observations were a couple of Spotted Thick-knee, Eastern Honeybird, Singing Cisticola...

2004 [November] - Eduard Sangster - Taita Hills: a short note,

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya11/taita-ken-sept-04.htm
...This is a short note for independent travellers who want to visit the Taita Hills (southeast Kenya)...

2004 [October] - Steve Baines - North Coast

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya8/kenya-oct-04.htm
Unfortunately there seems to be a dearth of trip reports for coastal Kenya. Most trip reports seem to concentrate on all out birding adventures in the interior, more especially the big game reserves...

2005 [February] - Christoph Haag & Cathy Liautard

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya12/kenya-feb-05.htm
...With the exception of Willy from Spinetail Safaris, our guides were not specialized bird watching guides, but general safari guides. Thus for most of the safari it was mainly me (Christoph), who identified the birds, sometimes in discussion with one of the guides, especially Lyimo, who had a good knowledge of bird identification...

2005 [January] - Ian & Isabel Eady

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya10/ken-jan-05.htm
...Amongst them were Golden Palm, African Golden and Village Weavers in full breeding plumage. We had seen Village Weavers in The Gambia on our previous visits, but only in their drab non breeding attire...

2005 [June] - Steve Lister

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/Kenya13/Kenya-june-05.htm
...We failed to see some of the hoped for specialities such as Hemprichs Hornbill but nevertheless we had a productive session. An immature Great Spotted Cuckoo flew past, a Pink-breasted Lark had us puzzling for a while, a pair of Cliff Chats posed on the cliffs, and amongst the thorns we found Northern Grey Tit, Yellow-spotted Petronias, Mouse-coloured Penduline Tits. Black-throated Barbets and a Yellow-bellied Eremomela. Our route along the cliffs was blocked by a flooded area but as we turned back Joseph chatted to a local boy who had been shadowing us along our walk, only to discover that the lad was confident he could show us a Greyish (or Spotted to non-splitters) Eagle Owl. Indeed he could, and not one but two, surprisingly well concealed in a small acacia and viewable from just a few metres...

2005 [November] - Bob Biggs - Coast & Tsavo

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya14/kenya-oct-05.htm
This was a family holiday - my wife, Lorraine, and my son, Phil, and me. Phil was 11 in October so we decided he was old enough to go on safari. We arranged three nights in Tsavo National Park [two at Voi Lodge in Tsavo East and one at Ngulia Lodge in Tsavo West] before we left. This was done through someone we knew and I am sure we saved a fair amount of money so there is little point in sharing all the details. Saleem, our Guide/ Driver was brilliant at spotting animals. Like others, he was less good at spotting birds. Nevertheless, we saw several good birds along the way so I shouldnt be too greedy...

2005 [November] - Shane Woolbright

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya15/kenya-nov-05.htm
My birding guide is Joseph Mwangi. He had a driver, the fine Peter Gitau, and van hired for this trip as, for the most part, it would be he and I birding together. We arrived at the Nairobi Safari Club a few blocks from the city center of Nairobi at 10:30 p.m. Nairobi time...

2006 [April] - Alf King

http://www.birdtours.co.uk/tripreports/kenya/kenya-16/kenya-april-06.htm
We ended up with a trip list of 375 species of which 128 were birds new to us in Kenya and 99 were lifers...

2006 [June] - Keith Valentine

http://www.rockjumper.co.za/02_destination_b_reports_kenyaandtanzania_2006_june.htm
Beginning in Nairobi we headed east towards the coast with much excitement and high expectations of this bird filled country, as it turned out we were not to be disappointed. The landscape surrounding the capital city is very open and dominated mostly by grasslands. Further east the terrain starts becoming more bushy and dry. Beginning our adventure with a bang, one of the first birds to be seen was the nomadic and stunning Fire-fronted Bishop followed by a host of other specials including Fischer's Starling, White-bellied Go-away-bird, Rufous-crowned Roller and Chestnut Weaver. Raptors were plentiful on the drive and highlights were close views of Augur and Lizard Buzzard, Eastern Chanting-Goshawk, African Harrier-Hawk, Bateleur, Tawny, Wahlberg's and Brown Snake Eagle...

2006 [May] - David Shackelford

http://www.rockjumper.co.za/02_destination_b_reports_kenyaandtanzania_2006_may.htm
From exploring the high rainforest mountains of Mount Kenya to crossing the windswept plains of the Serengeti we were able to enjoy one of the finest African wildlife safaris of our lives. Beginning at a lodge near the banks of the Usa River we were greeted by the calls of Sykes's Monkeys piercing the air, found nesting Taveta Golden Weavers in the lodge grounds and located the localized Brown-breasted Barbet preening in the warm sunshine. From the hotel we were afforded excellent views of the jagged volcanic peak of Mount Meru towering over the wonderful Arusha National Park...

2006 [November] - Tropical Birding

http://www.tropicalbirding.com/tripReports/TR_Kenya-Nov2006/TR_Kenya-Nov2006.html
...Continuing into the park the fields seemed full of Eastern Paradise-Whydah and Red-collared Widowbird in full breeding plumage. We also had our first introduction to cisticolas with seven species seen. At a picnic site overlooking the plains below, we were able to exit the vehicle and have a look around. The sun appeared for long enough that kettles of White-backed Vulture began to form and we were stunned by the beauty of a Bateleur flying at eye level...

tour operators

African Jacana Birding Safari

http://www.africanjacana.com/birding/AJS%2014.htm
...a short bird walk at Nairobi National Museum Botanic Garden. Here we anticipate to see species like the Variable Sunbird, Bronze Sunbird and the Collard Sunbird, African Goshawk, Palm swift, Baglafetch Weaver, among others...

African Servalcat Safaris & Tours

http://www.africanservalcatsafaris.com
Our Wealth of experience stands behind our firm commitment to duly offer the best and finest breathtaking Wildlife Safaris & Tours Kenya, Lodge Safaris Kenya, Camping Safaris Kenya, Wildlife Safaris & Tours Tanzania, Lodge Safaris Tanzania,Camping Safaris Tanzania, Beach Safaris and Holidays in East Africa Kenya, Tanzania, Zanzibar and Chumbe Islands...

Aim 4 Africa

http://www.aim4africa.com/
Experience the thrill of an African Safari by visiting the world renown national parks such as Serengeti, Selous, Manyara, Tarangire and the Ngorongoro Crater...

Baobab Adventures

http://www.baobabtravel.com/baobab_ecotourism.shtm
BAOBAB is a small, UK based, specialist eco tour operator, born out of a combination of a love of Africa and travel, and a desire to actively work with and support local communities in the Developing World. We endeavour to take you to places that represent the very essence of Africa and to provide you with experiences that will remain embedded in your memories for life.

Ben`s Ecological Safaris

http://www.bensecologicalsafaris.com
Ben`s Ecological Safaris is a small concern specializing in East African natural history within the context of the history, ancient civilizations and culture of the region. The tours emphasize birds, wildlife, ecology and conservation from the unique perspective of someone who has lived all their life surrounded by the sights, sounds and smells of Kenya. However you won`t simply focus on bird watching or wildlife viewing, with BES you get the chance to learn about the plants, reptiles, amphibians, local customs, history, geography and geology of the areas you visit... [Ben`s Ecological Safaris. P.O. Box 5898-00100, Nairobi-Kenya Tel/Fax: +254-020-3755290/1 Cell Phone: +254-722-861072 +254-734-873923]

Bird Treks

http://www.birdtreks.com
Regular trips...

Birding Club of Lake Baringo

Birding Pal

http://www.birdingpal.org/Kenya.htm
Local birders willing to show visiting birders around their area...

Cheesemans Safaris

http://www.cheesemans.com/
We are a high quality wildlife tour company for small groups. We offer tours to our favorite places in the world, places unique for their abundant and photogenic mammals and birdlife. All our trips have knowledgeable, enthusiastic leadership, custom high quality itineraries, and more time in the field. Our safaris are for nonsmokers who love nature...

Earthfoot

http://www.earthfoot.org/places/ke005.htm
A Week of Wildlife Viewing & Birding...

East Africa Shuttles

http://www.eastafricashuttles.com
Local operators which include guiding from ornithologically trained guides - although its not yet obvious from their website.

East African Safari & Touring Co

http://www.dreamweaver.co.uk/eastafricansafari/
Serengeti, Ngorogoro Crater, Selous, Tarangire, Lake Manyara - evocative names that, for most people, define the safari experience as surely as the wildlife that inhabits them. If your previous travel experience was with the Discovery Channel or if you have tried safaris elsewhere, but believe there is still more to experience, Tanzania offers unparalleled game-viewing across as diverse a range of habitats and eco-systems as exist on the continent of Mother Africa. The wealth of options available within the major Tanzanian parks defies comparison with anywhere else on the continent or, indeed, the planet.

Eco-resorts Birding Safari

http://www.eco-resorts.com/bird-safari.php
East Africa is probably the best place in the world for bird watching. There are over 1,250 species recorded...

Go4Fun

http://www.go4funsafaris.com/birdwatching.htm
20 Day bird wilderness safari...

Green Leopard

http://www.greenleopard.com/
Welcome To Green Leopard - We are a specialist company based in Kenya, providing safari holidays for people with disabilities, their friends and their families. We custom design every trip around our guest`s special needs to ensure maximum comfort and enjoyment during your stay...

Kenya Safari

http://www.safariweb.com/kenya/safari.htm
Kenya has a more than 1,000 species of birds in a vast variety of habitats. The big variety of birds is made possible by lack of climatic extremes. Kenya straddles the equator and has only two seasons, wet and dry. In the northern latitudes huge numbers of birds migrate southwards to avoid the harsh winter. From as Far East as the Bering Straits and as far west as the northern tip of Norway, they come in their millions to East Africa. It has been estimated that 6 billion birds make the journey each year. Add the visiting birds to the incredible variety of local birds, and you have an ornithological paradise.

Kenya Travels

http://www.kenya-travels.com/
On the shores of Lake Baringo, 285kms northwest of Nairobi, Lake Baringo Club nestles among palm trees, green lawns and the clashing red and pink bougainvillea obviously thriving in the hot steamy days that characteristics so many of the Great Rift Valley`s lakes. Mirroring the surrounding Tugen Hills and the Laikipia Escarpment, the lakes owes its chocolate colour to the rivers that feed it all carrying plenty of top soil.

Leading Expeditions

http://www.leadex-safaris.com
Leading Expeditions Safaris operate under the auspices of the ministry of tourism in Kenya and are led by indigenous Kenyans who are seasoned professionals in this field, backed by wealth of experience...

Muthaiga Travel Ltd

http://www.supersafari.com/
We handle a great variety of safaris and pride ourselves on exclusive, customised and personalized itineraries. Our clients are looked after throughout their stay by our experienced and dedicated team, and we go out of our way to ensure that every holiday is a memorable one.

Nature`s Wonderland Safaris

http://www.natureswonderlandsafaris.com
We proudly present a selection of exciting Birding safaris, Wildlife safaris, Adventure tours and Camping safaris through the Eastern part of Africa ranging from 4 - 37 days, many of which can be combined with a relaxing interlude on the coast...

Njewa Safaris

http://www.njewasafaris.com
Birding Safaris - There are over 1,000 different bird species in Kenya...

Oasis Camping Tours

http://www.oasis.co.ke/
We at OASIS CAMPING TOURS are committed and qualified to meet your needs. We arrange safaris in Kenya and across all of East Africa. We organize air ticketing and car hire. Simply contact our qualified staff who will make every effort to provide you with efficient, enjoyable and economical travel services...

Ontdek Kenya Ltd

http://www.ontdekkenya.com
Ontdek Kenya Ltd, a leading organizer of walking and bird watching tours, presents Kenya as a destination for the active traveler. Our tours allow you to enjoy the country at a slow pace, to interact with the Kenyan people and visit places that are not visited by mass tourism...

Responsible Travel

http://www.responsibletravel.com/Trip/Trip101244.htm
The highlights of this trip includes visits to Porini Camp, Selenkay Conservancy, Amboseli National park, Kigio Wildlife Conservancy, Lake Nakuru and Kicheche Camp, Mara. Some of these camps are well off the beaten track allowing you a truly unique safari experience whereby a feast of beautiful animals and birdscan be seen in their natural habitats...

Sarus Bird Tours

http://www.sarusbirdtours.co.uk/
The Birdwatcher`s Paradise... Kenya boasts a wide variety of habitats, from snow-capped peaks to grass plains, arid deserts and palm-fringed ocean. Over 1100 species of bird have been recorded in the country, of which we should see over half, as well as a bewildering array of large mammals. This tour can also be extended with a week in North Tanzania
*Fatbirder Recommended

Savannah Camps & Lodges

http://www.savannahcamps.com
SAVANNAH CAMPS & LODGES own and operate small, friendly and comfortable safari camps throughout Kenya`s most fascinating ecosystems. Each camp and lodge has highly trained resident guides to interpret the abundant wildlife for you. By using specially designed four-wheel vehicles we are able to incorporate game drives into your itinerary, into areas totally inaccessible to the more general tourists in less powerful vehicles, giving total flexibility and privacy. Meanwhile, our experienced management staff will prepare delicious meals and look after all of your needs and expectations whilst back at the camp.

places to stay

Best of Kenya

http://www.bestofkenya.com/
Welcome to your reference to some of Kenya`s Best hotels, camps, lodges...

Eco-resorts East Africa

http://www.eco-resorts.com
Welcome to eco-resorts, your online resource for East African eco-tours and safaris! We would like to personally welcome you to the fascinating world of eco-safaris and eco adventures in Kenya and Tanzania. Take your time - visit some of the delightful camps, hotels and lodges available for your safari.

Kichwa Tembo

http://www.ccafrica.com/destinations/kenya/kichwa/wild.asp
The Masai Mara is Kenya`s premier wildlife habitat. Kichwa Tembo is the ideal location for intimate encounters with an overwhelming assortment of animals. The camp overlooks endless, game-filled plains and is shaded by a dense forest canopy.

Lake Baringo Club

http://www.travellers-choice.co.uk/kenya/baringo.htm
On the shores of Lake Baringo, 75kms north of the equator, the Club nestles amongst palm trees, green lawns and the clashing pinks, purples, reds and oranges of bougainvillea obviously thriving in the hot steamy days that characterise so many of the Rift`s lakes. The chocolate lake laps gently at 26 acres of gardens whilst crocodiles bask and hippos snort their stories just 50 yards offshore. But above all Baringo is birds, birds and more birds. Over 460 species have been recorded here so it is no surprise that Baringo is the Mecca for bird watchers and the highlight of the ornithology circuit of East Africa...

Lake Naivasha Country Club

http://kilimanjaro.com/hotels/blockhotels/naivasha.htm
Just over an hour`s drive from Nairobi, one of the Great Rift Valley`s jewels, reflecting the tranquil beauty of an African sky and the surrounding mountains, is temporarily distorted as flocks of graceful flamingoes and pink-backed pelicans settle of the water. This fresh water lake, some 13 kms accross is a haven for bird watchers, nature lovers, artists and for those seeking a peaceful scenic retreat.

Lake Nakuru Lodge

http://www.lakenakurulodge.com/
Threat to Wetland of International Importance. Concern for the Ecological Character (maintenance of the Natural Integrity to Flora and Fauna. Education and public awareness. Community conservation - soil erosion and tree planting. Pollution and Ecotourism - Nature friendly. Promotion of Coexistence between Mankind and Wildlife.

Mwembe Lodge - Kipini

http://www.mwembelodgekipini.com/
...our small eco-lodge (Mwembelodge) located at Tana River, Kipini Area at 60 km from Lamu. Is composed by 9 double private bungalows, we are all inclusive (including one excursion per night stay) except wine and spirits. Many activities can be done, like bird watching...

Naro Moru River Lodge

http://alliancehotels.com/naromoru.html
Situated on the Equator between Nyeri and Nanyuki at an altitude of 1,982 meters (6,505 ft) in the foothills of Mt. Kenya. The lodge is set in beautiful tropical gardens through which the snow fed Naro Moru River flows. Naro Moru River Lodge is the natural choice as the base for climbing Mt. Kenya. Time from Nairobi is between 2-3 hours of scenic drive. The Lodge is 180 km from Jomo Kenyatta Airport and 160 km from Nairobi.

Rondo Retreat

http://www.rondoretreat.com/
The tranquil Retreat Centre in the Kakamega Rain Forest welcomes you to make it your home for a few memorable days, pursuing your hobbies as a butterfly collector, beetle specialist, frog fancier, spider hunter, tourist or bird watcher. Among the vast array of birds the Kakamega Rain Forest is home to the flamboyant Great Blue Turaco, gemlike Emerald Cuckoo and the cacophonous Black-and-white casqued Hornbill...

Samburu Game Lodge

http://www.kenya-travels.com/kenyasafaris/samburulodge.htm
Each and every guests enjoy time honored hospitality and service and the mouth watering cuisine prepared by our team of chefs, so many miles from the city, is truly outstanding. There`s also a choice of accommodation - cottages, twin or single rooms, all facing the river. At Samburu, there is never a dull moment. Apart from our resident bird life, monitor lizards and inquisitive squirrels, there are nightly visits from several large crocodiles and more often than not at least one member of the magnificent leopard family.

Samburu Serena Lodge

http://www.e-gnu.com/samburu_serena_lodge_kenya.html
Situated on the fertile banks of the Uaso Nyiro River, in the center of the Samburu Game Reserve in Kenya`s rugged, semi-arid Northern Province, Samburu Serena Safari Lodge echoes the robust rhythms of riverfront life. This bucolic and serene lodge was inspired by the architecture of the indigenous Samburu tribe and blends into the verdant environment by making full use of native materials. Thatched cabins built using exotic African woods create an escapist atmosphere.

Savannah Camps & Lodges

Turtle Bay Beach Resort

http://www.good-hotels-guide.com/africa/kenya/turtle-bay-malindi.htm
Luxury accommodation with many bird species close at hand...

Birdlife in Kenya

http://gorp.away.com/gorp/location/africa/kenya/birdlife.htm
Kenya has a vast variety of species, over 1000, in a vast variety of habitats. From montane forest to tropical coast, in every conceivable altitude range: deserts, open savannah grassland, lowland forest, bush and scrub, lakes and mudflats.

Birds of Kenya

http://members.aol.com/danbirdman/kenya.htm
One day our guide spotted a Verraux`s Eagle Owl sleeping in a tree. This owl is about two feet tall, brownish-grey with a whitish face edged by black on both sides. The Superb Starling, resembling an over grown Robin, with white breastband, white under the tail, and a creamy white eye, was a common sight...

BLOG Tanya Trevor Saunders - Tales from Kulafumbi

http://www.wildernessdiary.com
Kenya Wilderness Diary - Photo-journal following the lives of birds, animals and plants through the changing seasons around my home and office in the Tsavo Ecosystem, southern Kenya

Checklist

http://www.birdlist.org/kenia.htm

Environmental Action Kenya

http://www.environmentalaction.net/aa_kenya.htm
In Kenya and Tanzania, wildlife is crucially important to the economy and culture. Yet these values are often overlooked because they aren`t realized as immediately as cattle, crops or development. But the people who can change this don`t often have the tools to make the change. Protected areas suffer from a shortage of committed locals who have the education to hold positions of responsibility. The education required is not expensive tuition for one student at the Kenya Wildlife College in Naivasha can be as little as $1800. But this is more than local self-taught naturalists and aspiring conservationists can afford.

Kenya Birds

http://www.kenyabirds.org.uk/
Birding in Kenya - The variation in habitat across Kenya means that different areas of the country have very different bird lists, making it a fascinating part of the world for birders to visit. Since so much of the coutry is open grassland or bush the birds are also relatively easy to see. Some specialist tours reckon on 5-600 species in a two week tour. Taking it fairly gently, without a specialist bird guide, but going on some of the bird walks available at lodges we`ve managed 350 species in two weeks; there`s a lot of birds out there...

artists

Photographer - Andy Waddington

http://www.pennine.demon.co.uk/Gallery/Kbird.htm
A selection from a collection of several hundred pictures, of which over 200 are already scanned. These images were taken in February 1993, during a two-week visit to several of the Kenyan National Parks in which we saw (and identified) more species of bird than previously ticked in over thirty years in Europe.

Photographer - Don Getty

http://www.dongettyphoto.com/kenya/index.html
1989 was the year of my first safari to Kenya. Expecting a once in a lifetime experience, I came away with a passion for Africa that has lead to 8 safaris to date.

Photographer - Peter Jones

http://www.btinternet.com/~pdj_photos/kenya02/kenya02.htm
re is a selection of photos taken during a two week Safari holiday in Kenya...

Photographer - Ron Eggert

http://www.birdingafrica.net/
A website for bird and animal lovers with photos and photo stories from Kenya and Tanzania.

Photographers - John & Nigel Kendall

http://www.naturalbreak.co.uk/intro.htm
Bird-crazy brothers, John and Nigel Kendall, spent nine days bird watching in Kenya in early March 1999. John was a resident of Kenya at the time. Here are some of the photographs from the trip plus shots taken by John during 10 years of missionary work...

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