Way back in the day, the word ‘Safari’ was used for an overland journey that involved hunters. Today, the word is common with tourists and travellers that move near and far distances to enjoy wonderful views and beautiful environments.
Kenya is a locally and internationally recognized travel destination known for its famous Great Rift Valley, breathtaking mountains, amazing cultures, wonderful nature parks, spectacular landscape, warm people, luxurious hotels among others.
Birding is an activity that enables you to see different types of birds with the human eye or other instruments such as binoculars, telescopes, bird viewing glasses among others. Birding is predominant in countries with very many species of birds and is not frequently experienced by many tourists due to limited exposure and information about that specific kind of tourist attraction.
In Kenya, this activity is very common because of the fact that it is a home to over 1000 different bird species located in different places where birds reside. These include; Game parks; The Maasai Mara ecosystem, Lake Nakuru, Samburu Area, Amboseli Area, Lake Baringo area, Kakamega area, Meru, Mount Kenya area among others.
The birds have a season for reproduction and flight. These include the months of October to April. Aside from this, the birds are a beauty to behold because they come in different colors, sizes and shapes with their soothing voices that have a soul touching effect on humans.
Different varieties of bird species in Kenya include; the Jackson’s Hornbill, Flamingoes, Pelicans, the African Fish Eagle, Red-winged birds, the Tawny Eagle, Vultures, the Blue-headed bee-eater, Little Egrets, Kingfishers, Sokoke Pipit among others.
Therefore, as you plan for tour activities consider birding as one of your options due to the following reasons;
Birding is an amazing activity that enables tourists to learn more about birds. This is because of the variety of attractive bird species that allow tourists to gain information about feeding patterns, reproduction cycles, and the different birds which enables tourists to discover and explore at the same time.
It is a breathtaking activity that allows tourists to undertake photography with many birds. This is because birds have beautiful colors, different shapes which are of great optical nutritious benefit to the visitors. Therefore, this allows travelers to take photos and make memories with the experience altogether.
Besides, birding is a leisure activity that is calm and relaxing. Therefore, this allows visitors to have both a calm and interesting experience as they enjoy sightseeing of birds within a spectacular landscape.
In addition, birding is an intimate activity that is beneficial to couples. This is because of the soothing voices and the beautiful experience derived from watching and listening to birds which is a romantic gesture for couples especially those on a honeymoon vacation in Kenya.
Furthermore, birding is an activity that doesn’t require a lot of movement and physical attention. As compared to the other tourist activities like mountain climbing, hiking or boat cruising, birding doesn’t need a lot of movement or trekking since the birds can be easily seen from particular places of travel or visit.
Birding is a very affordable tourist activity. This is because many tourist activities require a lot of planning and money. However, with birding, this is not the case as most destinations allow tourists to pay for the service together with the place or differently but at a subsidized price. Therefore, this is an economic friendly activity for tourists.
Birding should therefore be a new experience that each tourist needs to enjoy. This is because birding is not very popular but has great benefits especially to the mind and soul for travelers.
In Kenya, as you plan to visit for a birding safari, keep in mind to check different travel websites and companies to know the favorable times to visit for that spectacular birding experience; due to the fact that birds have different times and seasons as some fly to different places for food, company, reproduction among other reasons.
In addition to this, ensure that you plan for your stay in terms of accommodation, feeding as well as transportation.
Book with us a birding adventure in Kenya to ensure safety as you travel and we plan for the number of days you will visit as you enjoy a breathtaking and wonderful experience of birding in beautiful Kenya.