here have been more than 390 bird species recorded in Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves. The reserves protect a variety of habitats, including arid acacia savannah, scrub and gallery forest alongside the Ewaso Nyiro River. The dry, open country offers very rewarding birding opportunities and boasts a number of northeast African dry-country species shared with Ethiopia and Somalia, such as vulturine guineafowl, Somali bee-eater and golden-breasted starling.

Samburu is a bird-watcher’s delight all year. Many unusual dry-country specials reside here and can be spotted year-round. But things really get exciting when migratory birds arrive in the reserve around November and stay until April. One important consideration is the weather, as heavy showers can affect your birding plans. November and April receive the most rainfall, so December to February or March are generally best for bird watching.
November to April: This is the peak season for migratory birds. Local species are often in breeding plumage, making it ideal for birdwatching.


Free to Register For the Trip Aberdare National Park is an isolated volcanic mountain range forming the easternmost barrier of the Gregory Rift Valley. It is located east of the Kinangop/Laikipia plateau and features two principal peaks:
Ecological Significance of Amboseli National Park
Northwest of Mount Kilimanjaro, Amboseli encompasses diverse habitats, including:
Acacia woodlands
Lush swamps (fed by underground Kilimanjaro water)
Open savannah grasslands
Seasonal Lake Amboseli
You can visit Arabuko Sokoke year-round. The rain will test your stamina and perseverance on forest hikes in the wetter months, but you’ll have lots more birds, as well as frogs, for company. Alternatively, visit in the drier months, when the sunshine makes getting around much more pleasant.
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