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Peter Wairasho is one of Kenya's most respected professional bird guides and the founder of Twinspot Tours & Travel, a specialist birding tour company dedicated to showcasing the extraordinary birdlife and wildlife of East Africa. Born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya, just a short distance from Nairobi National Park, his fascination with birds and nature began at an early age through countless visits to the park, natural history museums, and active participation in school wildlife clubs. What started as a childhood passion has evolved into a lifelong career dedicated to ornithology, conservation, and guiding bird enthusiasts from around the world.

A professionally trained Bird Guide and Safari Guide, Peter holds formal qualifications in Tour Guiding and Tourism Management and is certified by the Kenya Professional Safari Guides Association (KPSGA). He is also licensed by Kenya's Tourism Regulatory Authority (TRA), meeting the national standards required for professional tour guiding and tour operations. Peter has spent many years leading birding, bird photography, and wildlife safaris for birdwatchers, wildlife photographers, researchers, conservation organizations, universities, and nature enthusiasts throughout Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and Rwanda

His extensive involvement in ornithological research projects and birding expeditions has given him exceptional knowledge of East Africa's diverse habitats, birds, mammals, flora, and ecosystems.

Beyond guiding, Peter actively contributes to bird conservation and scientific research. He participates in bird ringing (banding) with the Nairobi Ringing Group and regularly joins the internationally recognized ringing program at Ngulia, Tsavo West National Park, one of Africa's most important migratory bird monitoring sites. He is also a member of the Raptor Road Survey Team under The Peregrine Fund and works closely with the Raptor Working Group of Nature Kenya, contributing valuable field data for the conservation of birds of prey in Kenya. Peter formerly served as the Assistant Manager of the Kenya Bird Map Project, a nationwide citizen science initiative mapping the distribution of Kenya's bird species since 2013, and continues to contribute bird records and support the project. He also actively participates in Kenya's bi - annual National Waterfowl Counts, reaffirming his long - standing commitment to bird monitoring and conservation.

Peter is also a co - author of Being a Bird and has previously served as a facilitator for the Fundamentals of Ornithology course, helping train both aspiring and experienced birders from Kenya and across Africa. His commitment to sharing knowledge has earned him respect within the birding community as both a mentor and an educator. As an all - rounded naturalist, Peter has further broadened his expertise through training in ornithology, natural history, ethnography, prehistory, and herpetology, enriching the experiences he offers to guests in the field.

Through Twinspot Tours & Travel, Peter designs and leads tailor - made birding, bird photography, and wildlife safaris that emphasize quality guiding, ethical birding practices, conservation awareness, and memorable experiences. Whether searching for the elusive Sokoke Scops Owl in the Arabuko Sokoke Forest, photographing the spectacular flamingo gatherings of the Great Rift Valley lakes, exploring the rich forests of Kakamega, or embarking on multi-country birding adventures across East Africa, Peter strives to ensure every tour is professionally organized, educational, and rewarding. Twinspot Tours specializes in customized itineraries that combine exceptional birding with outstanding wildlife viewing, comfortable logistics, and expert local knowledge.

Known for his patience, professionalism, integrity, excellent fieldcraft, and warm sense of humor, Peter has built a reputation for consistently finding difficult target species while creating enjoyable experiences for birders of all skill levels - from first-time visitors to experienced world listers, bird photographers, and wildlife enthusiasts.

Whether your goal is to see Kenya's endemic species, photograph East Africa's remarkable avifauna, or experience some of the continent's finest birding destinations, Peter offers the expertise, local knowledge, and passion to make your birding journey both successful and unforgettable.