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Kenya - African Bird Club sponsor

© Sokoke Pipit by Daniel Danckwerts
Kenya - African Bird Club sponsor 2026

02 Jun 2026 - 11 Jun 2026 (10 days)

USD4,750 3 SPACES AVAILABLE

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Tour Leader: Julian Parsons

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Tour Price (Per person): USD4,750 (EUR4,144 * GBP3,627 * ZAR79,418 * AUD7,264 * CAD6,662)

Single Supplement: USD490 (EUR427 * GBP374 * ZAR8,193 * AUD749 * CAD687)

Flight costs: USD110 (EUR96 * GBP84 * ZAR1,839 * AUD168 * CAD154)

Pricing notes : Pricing is based on a minimum group size of eight guests. A small group supplement may be applied at reduced group sizes.

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime birding adventure in Kenya, in partnership with the African Bird Club. This exclusive tour takes you deep into the heart of the Dakatcha Woodlands, the coastal forests of Arabuko-Sokoke, and the stunning Taita Hills, where some of Africa's rarest and most elusive birds await. We hope to showcase the little-known Clarke's Weaver, the Endangered Taita Thrush, the Critically Endangered Taita Apalis, and, if we are lucky, the elusive Friedmann's Lark. You'll also get the unique opportunity to meet the passionate local conservationists who, alongside the African Bird Club, have been working tirelessly to protect these species and their vital habitats. Don't miss your chance to experience the magic of Kenya's birding and conservation in action. 

 

Top Birds

Sokoke Scops Owl; Sokoke & Malindi Pipits; Clarke's, & Golden Palm Weavers; Scaly Babbler; East Coast Akalat; Green Barbet; Green Tinkerbird; Fischer's Turaco; Amani, Plain-backed, Tsavo, & Violet-breasted Sunbirds; Taita Thrush; Taita Apalis; Taita & Kikuyu White-eyes; Golden-breasted, Magpie & Fischer's Starlings; Somali Courser; Friedmann's Lark; Red-naped Bushshrike; Somali Bee-eater; Vulturine Guineafowl; Hartlaub's Bustard; Sooty Gull; Eastern Black-headed & Forest Batis; Forbe's-Watson's Swift; Pallid Honeyguide; Mombasa Woodpecker; African Broadbill; East Coast Akalat; White-throated Robin; Fire-fronted & Zanzibar Red Bishops; Red-throated Twinspot; Steel-blue Whydah.

Top Mammals

Lion; Leopard; Black & White Rhinoceros; Cheetah; Spotted Hyena; Maasai Giraffes; Gerenuk; Serval; Golden-rumped Elephant-Shrew; Crested Porcupine; Small-spotted & Blotched Genets; African Civet; African Buffalo; African Elephant; Southern Tree Hyrax; Lesser & Greater Kudu; Harvey's Duiker; Suni.

Habitats Covered

lowland & montane forests, Acacia savanna, papyrus swamps, rivers and wetlands, rocky gorges, grassland, semi-desert, coastal estuaries

Expected Climate

warm to hot, dry conditions, but cool at higher elevations and occasional rain can be expected.

Max Group Size

8 with 1 Rockjumper leader

Tour Pace & Walking

MODERATE TO CHALLENGING: This tour requires a good level of fitness, stamina, and overall health. It’s best suited for experienced birders who are comfortable with a more active itinerary. Please note that it may not be ideal for avid photographers, new birders, or those with mobility or health concerns.

Moderate to brisk paced tour, not suitable for novice birders.

Accommodation

Moderate to comfortable, some safari tented camps, a few basic lodges

Ease of Birding

Demanding. Some species density is low, forest birding present typical challenges. Several difficult target species.

Number of Species Expected

450+

Other Attractions

African curios, Taita Hills, Tsavo East and West National Parks.

Photographic Opportunities

Worthwhile to good.

What our clients say about us

Gregory de Klerk
PC, Kenya 2018

Greg de Klerk was very friendly and competent. He worked diligently to ensure we all saw the birds. We were always given sufficient time to look closely and for some to take photos. A most enjoyable tour.

Gregory de Klerk
JB, SB & CB, Kenya 2018

We very much enjoyed our East Africa experience, finding it to be the adventure we dreamed it would be. With Greg de Klerk as our excellent and informative guide and the incredible wildlife, the tour exceeded our expectations. Greg took care of us all throughout the tour and was extremely patient and considerate to make certain that all were able to find the birds we were seeking. We had a group with different levels of birding experience and Greg worked so well with all. Thanks to all who made this wonderful experience happen for us.

Quinton Paul Josop
CS, Kenya & Tanzania 2024

Paul Josop is a top notch and amazing tour leader - at all times he was knowledgeable, patient, attentive and engaging. We loved the trip and feel that much of its success was because of Paul's excellent guiding skills. We feel very fortunate to have experienced all that we did.

Glen Valentine
JH, Kenya 2021

This was a first-rate trip. Itinerary, accommodation, people and , of course, Glen's great leading and bird-finding were all excellent.

Stephan Lorenz
JCM, Kenya - Mega Birding Tour 2025

Tour Review – Kenya Mega Birding Tour Our experience on this tour was truly exceptional, and the main reason for that was our tour leader, Stephan Lorenz. Stephan is, without question, the best birding guide we have ever had. His guiding style is remarkable: relentless in the field, always pushing to find the birds no matter the conditions, while maintaining a calm, patient, and positive attitude throughout long days. He has an almost supernatural ability to detect birds and an extraordinary depth of knowledge. Beyond identification, he actively teaches participants to become better birders, sharing techniques, fieldcraft, and intuition in a way that is both inspiring and accessible. Stephan is also incredibly organized and consistently makes sure that every day runs smoothly. He always ensures that everyone sees the birds—not just those who spot them first. He manages group dynamics beautifully, avoids conflicts before they even arise, and creates a warm, cohesive, and supportive atmosphere. His patience and dedication are unmatched. In short: he is an exceptional guide, the best we’ve ever travelled with, and the main reason this tour was such a success for us. We will absolutely choose future Rockjumper tours where Stephan is the leader. Regarding the tour itself: The lodges were generally excellent—some truly outstanding, others more standard but still very good. The only exception was the Blue Post Hotel, where it seems we were given quite outdated rooms compared to what is advertised. Our only real regret is that the itinerary did not include the Masai Mara. While we did see carnivores—including fantastic sightings of leopards—the Mara offers much higher concentrations of wildlife overall: large prides of lions, bigger herds of elephants, massive numbers of antelopes, and that classic East African savanna experience. Including it, or at least offering a 3–4 day extension, would add immense value to the tour. Missing the Mara felt a bit like visiting France but skipping the Eiffel Tower. Apart from that, the experience was superb. The group was wonderful, the birding outstanding, and the journey an absolute pleasure from start to finish. We had an unforgettable time, and we look forward to travelling with Rockjumper again—especially on tours led by Stephan.

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