Customized Birding Safaris in East Africa
About Birdwatching East Africa Tours
Customized Birding Safaris in East Africa’s Wild Heart!
As a Kenyan-owned safari specialist, customized birding safaris and wildlife adventures across East Africa are meticulously designed by us. Lions in the Maasai Mara can be tracked, after which the Great Migration can be witnessed, or alternatively, relaxation can be enjoyed on Zanzibar’s beaches—all while 750+ bird species are being explored throughout the region.
Our passion for birds and dedication to personalized, expert guided safari experiences are consistently maintained; therefore, unforgettable journeys for families, photographers, and eco-conscious explorers are consequently ensured. Moreover, our team thoroughly caters to a range of interests, including birding safaris, big game viewing, tracking big cats, observing wildebeest migration, and, finally, exploring coastal beaches.
Flexible East Africa Safaris Adventure on Your Terms:
Whether you're a busy professional with 3 hours for a Nairobi birding day trip or a family seeking a 3-week Kenya-Uganda-Tanzania wildlife and beach safari, our itineraries are flexibly adapted to your schedule. As a result, single-day excursions, cross-country expeditions, or hybrid adventures can be chosen from our offerings; therefore, spontaneity and planning are seamlessly blended by our team to ensure that, consequently, every minute of your East African journey is meaningfully counted.
Budget Customized Safaris, Unbeatable Value, Unforgettable Experience:
Experience East Africa’s birdlife affordably with budget-friendly tours that prioritize prime species sightings. Meanwhile, stay in clean, handpicked campsites, cottages, or bandas—strategically located near birding hotspots—without sacrificing comfort. In addition, whether you are tracking Kenya’s Golden-breasted Starling or Uganda’s Shoebill, it becomes clear that extraordinary birdwatching ultimately thrives on simplicity, not luxury.
Premium Accommodations Luxury Meets Wild Proximity:
Stay in handpicked lodges, boutique hotels, and exclusive camps—complete with private showers and toilets—strategically positioned near prime birding and wildlife sites. Meanwhile, for photographers, our private mobile tented camps offer immersive access to remote areas, making them ideal for stays of three or more nights to capture the golden-hour action. In conclusion, whether you prefer luxury or wilderness settings, comfort and adventure are perfectly balanced.
Unmatched Expertise in East African Birding & Wildlife:
With decades of expertise across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania, unmatched wildlife encounters are consistently delivered by our guides; consequently, 750+ birds and 50+ mammals in 23 days have been documented, while 631 species (including rare endemics) in 18 days were successfully observed, and furthermore, 401 species in just 8 days were meticulously recorded. These record-breaking results are, therefore, presented as proof of our ability to maximize sightings while simultaneously balancing depth and diversity—hence, bookings can be made with confidence for a safari that has been thoughtfully crafted by true East African experts.
Small-Group Safaris: Comfort Meets Expertise:
Comfort and expertise are thoroughly prioritized by us with small-group safaris (max 6 guests); consequently, window seats for all participants are consistently ensured. For wildlife photography tours, specifically, vehicles are designed to accommodate 3 photographers + 1 guide, whereby a pop-up rooftop is provided for unobstructed shots. Additionally, our open-sided, well-equipped vehicles (in which charging ports and cushioned seating are installed) are expertly operated by drivers; therefore, optimal positioning to capture East Africa's wildlife in action is ultimately guaranteed.
Conservation-Focused Safaris:
For every booking, 10-40 indigenous trees are diligently planted by us (furthermore, 3,000+ have already been planted in Kakamega Forest!); thus, habitats are being restored and East Africa's biodiversity is being safeguarded for future generations. Additionally, local communities are actively empowered through workshops, whereby fireless cooker training is provided, and consequently, you are cordially invited to join our efforts—because, ultimately, eco-conscious Safari experiences are designed so that your birding adventures will be remembered through a lasting legacy.
Testimonials
Client testimonials
Real travelers. Real stories. Real opinions to help you make the right choice.
Hi Chege, Maurice and I have talked about our day with you in the Nairobi National Park on many occasions. From a birding point of view it has been the high point of many years birding and I know that I have boasted about it to many people over the past six months. Your knowledge of the birds and of the park made it a truly memorable experience for which I want to thank and compliment you. To see more than 150 species in a day is spectacular, and when leopard and cheetah are added to the day's viewing, it becomes even more so
Birdwatching East Africa (BEA) is one Kenya’s best kept secrets. Chege wa Kariuki and his staff are the best there is to offer for game drive, birding, photography, and mobile tent camping safaris. They create unique adventures for birders and photographers providing unparalleled opportunities to see many of Kenya’s bird species, numerous mammals, including the big five. The staff are very knowledgeable, friendly, courteous and provide in depth information about Kenya’s wildlife, habitats and people.
I, Kevin T. Karlson, wholeheartedly endorse the photography and birdwatching tours that Chege wa Kariuki leads in Kenya with his company Birdwatching East Africa. While the name suggests only birding tours, Chege is an accomplished wildlife photographer and can tailor the tour for birding, wildlife photography or a general safari. His expertise with birds also allows for unique photos of many interesting species that other general tour companies cannot provide.
Chege was very knowledgeable on every site that I visited with him and we succeeded in videoing several difficult birds.
