Destination Overview
Lake Naivasha, the second-largest freshwater lake in Kenya, is a birder's paradise! To believe it, you must first see it. It is not surprising that Lake Naivasha is so well-liked given the richness of animals and birdlife there as well as its proximity to Nairobi at just over an hour. A trip here for bird watching is essential! Lake Naivasha, the most productive of the Great Rift Valley lakes, is the largest at 139 km2 and a crucial source of life for the vast variety of species as well as the numerous inhabitants that name this lovely lake their home. Since ancient times, Lake Naivasha has given its inhabitants a reasonable standard of living; at first, the Masai tribe owned the lake and its surroundings; In fact, the Maasai phrase meaning "rough rivers" is where Naivasha gets its name. The lake's wealth of birds is undoubtedly its outstanding feature. With more than 300 species identified, the lake's strong productivity enables a variety of bird species to survive here. Come along with us on a memorable birding tour at the stunning Lake Naivasha!
Common bird species seen during this birding tour of Lake Naivasha include: Great White Pelican, Saddle-billed Stork, Goliath Heron, Giant Kingfisher, Cape Teal, Pied Avocet, Black Heron, Hilderbrandt's Francolin, Arrow-marked Babbler, African Fish Eagle, Verreaux's Eagle, Tawny Eagle, Osprey, Hybrid Lovebird, Red-throated Wryneck, Buff-bellied Warbler, Grey Crowned Crane, Black Crake, Blacksmith Plover, Cape Teal, Hottentot Teal, Red-billed Teal, Dusky Nightjar, Montane Nightjar, Pink-backed Pelican, Pied Avocet, Coqui Francolin, Hilderbrandt's Francolin, Black Cuckoo, African Cuckoo, Grey-crested Helmetshrike, and White-backed.
