Kenya is renowned as one of the best countries in the world for bird watching, with over 1,100 species of birds recorded. Here are the top 10 best bird-watching spots in Kenya:
- Lake Nakuru National Park – Known for its large flocks of flamingos, Lake Nakuru is home to over 450 species of birds.
- Maasai Mara National Reserve – Famous for the great wildebeest migration, Maasai Mara is also a birding paradise, with over 500 species of birds.
- Kakamega Forest – One of the only remaining tropical rainforests in Kenya, Kakamega Forest is home to over 300 species of birds, including the rare Blue-headed bee-eater.
- Lake Naivasha – A freshwater lake in the Rift Valley, Lake Naivasha is a favorite spot for waterbirds such as pelicans, cormorants, and herons.
- Tsavo East and West National Parks – The combined parks form one of the largest wildlife sanctuaries in the world and are home to over 500 species of birds.
- Aberdare National Park – Located in central Kenya, Aberdare National Park is home to over 290 species of birds, including the endangered Aberdare cisticola.
- Samburu National Reserve – Located in northern Kenya, Samburu National Reserve is home to over 450 species of birds, including the Somali ostrich.
- Lake Baringo – A freshwater lake in the Great Rift Valley, Lake Baringo is a birding hotspot, with over 470 species of birds.
- Arabuko Sokoke Forest – A unique coastal forest in Kenya, Arabuko Sokoke Forest is home to over 260 species of birds, including the Sokoke scops owl.
- Mount Kenya National Park – The second-highest mountain in Africa, Mount Kenya is a birding paradise, with over 200 species of birds recorded.
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