8-Day Western Kenya Birding Expedition

Itinerary

• Day 1: Travel to Kakamega Forest, afternoon birding, overnight stay.
• Day 2: Full day birding in Kakamega Forest, overnight stay.
• Day 3: Continue birding in Kakamega, travel to Lake Victoria, overnight stay.
• Day 4: Birding at Lake Victoria, travel to Kerio Valley, overnight stay.
• Day 5: Birding in Kerio Valley, overnight stay.
• Day 6: Continue birding in Kerio Valley, travel to Saiwa Swamp, overnight stay.
• Day 7: Birding at Saiwa Swamp, return to Kakamega, overnight stay.
• Day 8: Final birding in Kakamega, return to Nairobi.

Places to Visit

• Kakamega Forest
• Lake Victoria
• Kerio Valley
• Saiwa Swamp

Why These Places

Kakamega Forest is Kenya’s only rainforest, offering unique bird species. Lake Victoria attracts waterbirds, while Kerio Valley and Saiwa Swamp provide diverse birding environments.

Inclusions and Exclusions

Included:

• Transportation
• Accommodation
• Meals (lunch and dinner on Day 1, breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Days 2-7, breakfast and lunch on Day 8)
• Entry fees
• Guide services

Excluded:

• Personal expenses
• Tips and gratuities