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5 Days Kenya Birding & Photography Safari

A photography-focused birding safari across Kenya's top birding hotspots — Lake Nakuru flamingos, Masai Mara raptors, and Amboseli wetland birds

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Duration
5 Days / 4 Nights
Tour type
Birding & Photography
Destination
Kenya
Group size
2 – 6 People
Difficulty
Easy
Day by Day

Your Itinerary

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1
Arrive Nairobi & Lake Nakuru
Airport pickup, drive to Lake Nakuru, flamingo photography
Arrive at JKIA Nairobi. Drive to Lake Nakuru National Park (3 hours). Afternoon birding at the lake — thousands of flamingos creating a pink shoreline, plus pelicans, cormorants, and fish eagles. Photography session at golden hour.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
2
Lake Nakuru Full Day
Dawn birding, rhino tracking, raptor watching
Dawn birding around the lake — target Goliath Heron, African Spoonbill, and Malachite Kingfisher. Mid-morning rhino tracking (both white and black rhino). Afternoon raptor watching — Verreaux's Eagle, Augur Buzzard, and African Fish Eagle photography.
Lake Nakuru Lodge
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Lake Nakuru to Masai Mara
Drive to Mara, afternoon raptor photography
Drive to Masai Mara (5 hours). Settle into camp and head out for afternoon birding. Focus on grassland specialists — Secretary Bird, Kori Bustard, Lilac-breasted Roller. Raptor photography as hunting begins at dusk.
Masai Mara Camp
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Masai Mara Full-Day Birding
All-day birding, Mara River birds, sunset photography
Full-day birding in the Mara ecosystem. Visit the Mara River for African Skimmer, Giant Kingfisher, and Hamerkop. Scan the plains for ostriches and ground hornbills. Sunset photography session overlooking the Mara plains.
Masai Mara Camp
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Morning Birding & Return
Dawn birding walk, drive to Nairobi, departure
Dawn birding walk near camp for last species. After breakfast, drive back to Nairobi. Transfer to JKIA for your departure. Trip list review — expect 200+ species photographed.
None — Departure day
Package Details

What's Included

Everything you need for the perfect birding safari adventure

Included in Your Safari

  • All transfers in 4x4 safari vehicle
  • All birding activities & game drives
  • Expert birding & photography guide
  • 4 nights full-board accommodation
  • All park entrance fees
  • Kenya bird checklist
  • Bottled drinking water
  • Photography hides & blinds access

Not Included

  • International flights
  • Visa & travel permits
  • Travel insurance
  • Tips & gratuities
  • Personal shopping
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Phone calls & internet
  • Camera equipment & lenses
Why Us

Why Book With Nature Nest

Licensed & Trusted

Registered by Uganda Tourism Board, members of AUTO & UTA

Small Groups

Maximum 12 travelers for an intimate, personalized experience

Flexible Dates

Pick your perfect dates — we run tours year-round

Best Value

Competitive pricing with no hidden fees, ever