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Tour Overview
This full-day birding excursion takes you from the cool highlands of Ngong Hills down the dramatic escarpment along Magadi Road into the semi-arid plains of the Rift Valley, ending near the historic Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site.
The route offers a rich diversity of habitats—from montane grasslands to acacia woodland and dry scrub—making it one of the most rewarding birding circuits near Nairobi.
Highlights of the Tour
- Birding at Kona Baridi with panoramic Rift Valley views
- Gradual habitat transition from highlands to dry lowlands
- Multiple birding stops along Magadi Road
- Exceptional diversity of dry-country and woodland bird species
- Optional visit to Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site (archaeological significance)
- Scenic photography opportunities
Day Events (Detailed Itinerary)
- Early morning departure from Nairobi
- Drive toward Ngong Hills via Ngong town
- Arrive at Kona Baridi (windy viewpoint along Ngong Hills)
Habitat:
- Highland grassland and escarpment edge
Birding Highlights:
- Grassland Pipit
- Fawn-colored Lark
- Yellow-crowned Bishop
- Stout Cisticola
- Augur Buzzard
Experience:
- Stunning views of the Great Rift Valley
- Cool, breezy environment ideal for early morning bird activity
- Begin descent along Magadi Road
- Make 3–5 birding stops along the way
Habitat Transition:
- Grassland → acacia bushland → dry woodland
Key Bird Species:
- Barbets & Woodpeckers:
- Black-throated Barbet
- Red-fronted Barbet
- Red-fronted Tinkerbird
- Raptors:
- Eastern Pale Chanting Goshawk
- Woodland & Dryland Birds:
- Blue-naped Mousebird
- Banded Parisoma
- White-bellied Canary
- Southern Grosbeak Canary
- Green-winged Pytilia
- Grey Wren-Warbler
- African Grey Flycatcher
- Hornbills:
- African Grey Hornbill
- Von der Decken’s Hornbill
- Larks, Cisticolas & Weavers:
- Rattling Cisticola
- Black-necked Weaver
- Grey-capped Social Weaver
- Chestnut Weaver
- Finches & Allies:
- African Silverbill
- Grey-headed Silverbill
- Blue-capped Cordon-bleu
- Whydahs:
- Straw-tailed Whydah
- Paradise Whydah
- Steel-blue Whydah
- Pin-tailed Whydah
- Sunbirds:
- Beautiful Sunbird
- Eastern Violet-backed Sunbird
- Scarlet-chested Sunbird
- Other Notables:
- Abyssinian (Schalow’s) Wheatear
- Somali Golden-breasted Bunting
- Yellow-spotted Petronia
- Taita Fiscal
- Emerald-spotted Wood Dove
- African Mourning Dove
- Picnic lunch at a scenic stop or shaded acacia area
- Rest and hydration
- Optional visit to Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site
Experience:
- Explore archaeological site known for early human history
- Light birding around the surrounding plains
- Begin drive back to Nairobi
- Optional short stops for birding or photography
Include Features
- All ground transportation in a safari vehicle
- Professional English-speaking safari guide
- Guided hike experience
- Bottled drinking water during safari
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi
Exclude Features
- Entry fees (Olorgesailie, if visited)
- Meals and snacks
- Personal birding gear
- Tips and gratuities
Terms & Conditions
- A 50 % deposit is required 4 weeks before intended departure at the time of booking with the balance to be settled 14 days prior to the Safari.
- If a reservation is made within 14 days of departure, the entire amount must be paid at the time of confirmation.
- Any special requests(e.g. for single rooms or particular diet) must be notified in writing when the booking is made.
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