The Irangi Forest is nestled on the eastern side of the Mount Kenya expanse, the largest indigenous forest remaining in Kenya. This lush ecosystem plays a crucial role as a water catchment area for two of the country’s most important rivers, Tana and Ewaso Nyiro
Irangi Forest lies on the eastern slopes of Mount Kenya, within the country’s largest remaining forest block. This vital ecosystem serves as an important water catchment for two of Kenya’s major rivers — the Tana and the Ewaso Nyiro. Recognized as an Key Biodiversity Area (KBA), Irangi forest boasts exceptional biological diversity, both in ecosystems and species.
The forest is home to a variety of fauna, including several large mammals of international conservation concern such as Elephant, Leopard, Giant Forest Hog, Eastern Mountain Bongo, and Black-fronted Duiker. Remarkably, the Irangi Frog, a species endemic to Kenya, is only found here and in Kimandi, on the south-eastern slopes of Aberdare National Park.
Irangi Forest is thus not only a birding hotspot but also a haven for rare wildlife, making it a destination of great ecological significance.
Birding in Irangi forest in conducted on foot, on the many nature trails inside the vast forest
Irangi Forest Birds; Mountain Buzzard, Green Ibis, Hamerkop, Eurasian Hobby, African Goshawk Little Sparrow Hawk, Great Sparrowhawk, Augur Buzzard, Booted Eagle, Ayres’s Hawk Eagle, Crowned Eagle, Dusky Nightjar, Olive Pigeon, Lemon Dove, Red-eyed Dove, Tambourine Dove, Hartlaub’s Turaco, African Emerald Cuckoo, African Wood Owl, Little & White-rumped Swifts, Bar-tailed Trogon, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Silvery-cheeked Hornbill, Moustached& Yellow-rumped Tinkerbirds, White-eared Barbet, Fine-banded Woodpecker, Black-fronted Bushshrike, Lesser Honeyguide, Grey Cuckoo Shrike, Kenrick’s, Sharpe & Abbott’s Starlings, Chestnut &Grey throated Apalises, Yellow-whiskered Greenbul, Slender-billed Greenbul, Cabanis’s Greenbul, Cinnamon-bracken Warbler, Brown Woodland Warbler, Abyssinian Ground Thrush, Thick-billed Seed-eater.
The 3-day birding tour in Amboseli explores a variety of habitats within a rich and exceptionally promising biosphere. Amboseli is one of the best places in Africa to view large herds of savannah elephants, all framed by superb, unobstructed views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s highest peak.
Amboseli National Park boasts one of Eastern Africa’s most striking landscapes, featuring an impressive mix of environments—from the vast, dried-up bed of Lake Amboseli and lush wetlands fed by sulphur springs to open savannas and pockets of woodland. These diverse habitats create an area of outstanding scenic beauty and offer superb opportunities for birdwatching and wildlife photography.
Ruma National Park is a hidden birding gem for nature lovers, birdwatchers, photographers and wildlife enthusiasts, offering a rich diversity of species and some of Kenya’s most picturesque scenery. This delightful birding hotspot boasts a sensational mix of habitats, making it one of the country’s finest birding destinations. It is the best place to spot the rare Montane Blue Swallow and the iconic Roan Antelope, alongside a wide variety of other species. Thanks to its mild climate and natural landscapes, birdwatching in Ruma is productive throughout the year. For an even more rewarding experience, a visit to Ruma can be seamlessly combined with nearby birding treasures such as Lake Victoria, Busia Grasslands, Mount Elgon, Kongelai Escarpment, and Kakamega Forest, forming part of Kenya’s western birding circuit.
