2 Days Amboseli Wetlands Birdwatching Safari – Midrange Package

Explore wetlands and savannah on a 2-day Amboseli birdwatching safari with expert guiding, diverse birdlife and comfortable midrange accommodation.

2 Days 2-Day A focused birding journey through wetlands, acacia woodland and open savannah.

Follow the calls and colours of southern Kenya on this 2-day Amboseli wetlands birdwatching safari, a private midrange package created for birders, nature lovers and wildlife photographers. With our bird-knowledgeable guide, you will explore marshes, seasonal lake areas, open grassland and acacia woodland in search of waterbirds, raptors, kingfishers, storks, herons, egrets, weavers and seasonal migrants while still enjoying Amboseli’s elephants, hippos, giraffes and other mammals.

Tour Highlights

Day 1

Nairobi to Amboseli – Wetland and Woodland Birding

Day 2

Dawn Birding Across Amboseli – Checklist and Nairobi

Tour Features

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Duration 2 Days

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Tour Mode Drive In – Drive Out

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Main Tour Focus Big 5 Safari

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Tour Type Private Safari

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Special For Birdwatching

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli – Wetland and Woodland Birding

Our Amboseli wetlands birdwatching safari departs Nairobi in the morning with a private guide and vehicle. As you travel south, our guide will introduce the major habitat zones and help you prepare a target list based on the season. After arriving at your midrange accommodation, you will enjoy lunch before heading into the park with binoculars, cameras and notebooks ready. The afternoon birding session will move slowly between wetland edges, acacia woodland and grassland, giving you time to study calls, plumage and feeding behaviour. Possible observations include herons, egrets, storks, kingfishers, lapwings, weavers and birds of prey, together with elephants and other Amboseli wildlife.

Destination:

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

Overnight:

Kilima Safari Camp

mid rage 3 star lodge

Meals & Drinks:

Lunch, Dinner

Kilima Safari Camp (Mid rage 3 star lodge)

Day 2: Dawn Birding Across Amboseli – Checklist and Nairobi

You will begin the day early, when bird calls are active and temperatures are cooler. Our guide will select productive habitats according to recent sightings, water conditions and your personal interests. You will search for wetland species near the marshes, raptors over the open plains and smaller birds among the acacia trees. The programme focuses on careful identification rather than simply counting species, allowing time for photographs and behavioural observations. After enjoying a picnic lunch, our birdwatching safari continues through another section of Amboseli before your guide reviews the day’s checklist. You will then travel to Nairobi for an evening drop-off.

Destination:

AMBOSELI NATIONAL PARK

TOUR PRICE/COST

We offer two pricing options:

Private Tour (Sharing Price)

The cost is shared within your private group. More people means a lower price per person.

Group Joining Tour

Join others on a fixed-date tour at a set per-person rate—ideal for solo travelers or small groups.

Gamedrive Cost

No of pax	Adult Price	Child Price
1 Pax	From $380 pp	From $285 pp
2 Pax	From $255 pp	From $191 pp
3 Pax	From $213 pp	From $160 pp
4 Pax	From $193 pp	From $144 pp
5 Pax	From $180 pp	From $135 pp
6 Pax	From $172 pp	From $129 pp
7+ Pax	From $166 pp	From $124 pp

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

Inclusions

✓ Rescue fee

✓ Meals (as specified in the day-by-day description)

✓ All accommodation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional upgrade)

✓ All transportation mentioned (unless clearly labeled as optional)

✓ All Taxes/VAT

Exclusions

International flights to/from the start/end of the tour

Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour

Tips: tipping guideline

Personal items

Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees

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2 Days Amboseli Wetlands Birdwatching Safari – Midrange Package

Explore wetlands and savannah on a 2-day Amboseli birdwatching safari with expert guiding, diverse birdlife and comfortable midrange accommodation.

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RELATED FAQS ABOUT 2 Days Amboseli Wetlands Birdwatching Safari – Midrange Package

1. Which Amboseli habitats are covered?

The itinerary may cover permanent wetlands, seasonal lake areas, open savannah, acacia woodland and dry bush habitats.

2. Do we receive a specialist ornithologist?

The standard package provides a bird-knowledgeable safari guide. A specialist ornithologist can be requested at an additional cost.

3. Can guests submit a target-species list?

Yes. Send the list before departure so our guide can identify suitable habitats, while understanding that wild bird sightings cannot be guaranteed.

4. Is the birdwatching pace different from a normal game drive?

Yes. Birding involves slower movement, more frequent stops and additional time spent observing small species and listening for calls.

5. Does the tour follow ethical birding practices?

Yes. Guests should avoid disturbing nests, feeding birds or approaching sensitive species. The guide’s instructions must always be followed.

6. Is recorded bird-call playback used?

Playback is not encouraged routinely because it may disturb birds. Any limited use must follow conservation rules and the guide’s professional judgment.

7. Can we search for owls during this package?

Standard drives operate during permitted daytime hours. Owl sightings may occur naturally, but nocturnal birding is not included.

8. Can guests upload the checklist to a birding application?

Yes. You can record the sightings in your preferred application or notebook after identification has been reviewed with the guide.

9. Will low water levels affect birdwatching?

Water levels influence the location and number of wetland species, but dry grassland and woodland habitats may still provide rewarding sightings.

10. Do we stop for mammals during a birding safari?

Yes. Elephants, giraffes, hippos, buffaloes and predators remain part of the experience, although the principal emphasis is birdwatching.

Exceptional Birding in the Amboseli Wetlands

5/5

Our guide understood the difference between an ordinary wildlife drive and a focused birdwatching safari. We moved slowly, listened carefully and visited several productive habitats.

By: Prof. Graham Walters

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A Thoughtfully Paced Birding Package

5/5

No rushing and no pressure to chase large animals. We had enough time to observe plumage, behaviour and calls

By: Claire Monnier

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Wetland Birds with Elephants Nearby

5/5

Amboseli produced a fascinating mixture of waterbirds, grassland species and raptors. At one wetland, we watched herons and egrets feeding while an elephant family crossed behind them. That combination made the tour truly distinctive.

By: Dr. Stefan Adler

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A Strong Introduction to East African Birds

5/5

I joined as a beginner and learned a great deal in only two days. Our guide explained identification features clearly and never made my questions feel too basic.

By: Olivia Chen

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Excellent Bird Photography Safari

5/5

The slow driving pace was perfect for photography. We found kingfishers, raptors, storks and several smaller birds in the acacia woodland.

By: Ramón Castillo

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Productive Midrange Birding Adventure

5/5

Comfortable lodge, early departure and a knowledgeable guide—exactly what a short birding package needs.

By: Heather McLean

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More Habitats Than I Expected

5/5

I had imagined Amboseli as a dry elephant park, but the wetland habitats were remarkably active. We moved from waterbirds to open-country raptors and then smaller woodland species within the same day.

By: Bart van Loon

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Great Bird Checklist and Wildlife Encounters

5/5

Our final checklist was impressive, yet the trip never felt like a competition for numbers. The guide encouraged us to understand what each bird was doing and why it preferred a particular habitat.

By: Elaine Foster

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Rewarding Safari for Serious Birders

5/5

I submitted a target list before travelling, and the guide used it intelligently while keeping expectations realistic. His knowledge of habitat and bird calls was excellent

By: Rakesh Iyer

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Birds Beneath Mount Kilimanjaro

5/5

Birding in the morning with Kilimanjaro visible above the plains was an unforgettable experience. These Amboseli wetlands package combined scenery, birds and comfortable midrange hospitality beautifully.

By: Linnea Berg

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2 Days Amboseli Wetlands Birdwatching Safari – Midrange Package

2 Days 2-Day A focused birding journey through wetlands, acacia woodland and open savannah.

Tour Highlights

Tour Features

Day 1: Nairobi to Amboseli – Wetland and Woodland Birding

Day 2: Dawn Birding Across Amboseli – Checklist and Nairobi

TOUR PRICE/COST

Gamedrive Cost

PRICE INCLUSIONS & PRICE EXCLUSIONS

RELATED FAQS ABOUT 2 Days Amboseli Wetlands Birdwatching Safari – Midrange Package

REVIEWS FOR 2 Days 2-Day A focused birding journey through wetlands, acacia woodland and open savannah.