Birdwatching (or birding) is one of the most popular tourist activities in Kenya, after visiting coastal areas such as Mombasa and Lamu, and going to the Maasai Mara to catch the wildebeest migration. With over 1,100 bird species – with at least eight of them national endemics – its no wonder Kenya is a considered a prime destination for a birding safari. Enthusiastic birdwatchers flock to Kenya year round to catch glimpses of the rich avifauna: From the world’s largest bird, the ostrich, to some of the tiniest birds such as the storm petrels, you can find them all in the national parks and reserves of Kenya.

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