Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park, locally known as Kilimambogo , is a hidden birding sanctuary just 85 kilometers northeast of Nairobi . Its ecosystem is centered around a solitary mountain clothed in dense montane forest at the peak — a haven for forest specialists and highland species.

Birding here is best experienced on foot, following the well-marked nature trail that winds all the way to the summit. The trek from the park’s main gate to the top is about 9 kilometers, with several scenic stopovers along the way. The first viewpoint offers sweeping panoramas of the landscape below — vast pineapple plantations, scattered inselbergs (isolated rocky hills), and the dramatic Fourteen Falls , one of Kenya’s most iconic waterfalls.

This blend of rewarding birdwatching and breathtaking scenery makes Ol Donyo Sabuk a perfect destination for day birding tours near Nairobi

Ol Donyo Sabuk birding reserve is one of the smallest national parks in Kenya covering an area of 20 square kilometers. This birding tour is one of the most popular eco tour with a minimum negative environmental impacts and maximizing benefits to the ecosystem through your visit. Ol Donyo Sabuk boast unrivalled range of ecosystems which is reflected in its diverse bird species.

Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park Birdwatching Birdwatching tour in Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park is done while walking, which makes it more fun and rewarding, the gradient is ideal for any age bracket, Thus making Ol Donyo Sabuk National Park popular for Day Birding Tours in Kenya. Birdwatching tours in Ol Donyo Sabuk usually start at the main gate, there is a stretch of woodland and thickets, the area is quite productive, and the Purple-crested Turaco may be seen or heard calling from the top of the many fruiting trees. The rich multitude of habitats supports interesting bird species as you ascend to the peak, from eagles to turacos there is an enormous diversity of birds to be seen in the park. Birding is enjoyed throughout the year in Ol Donyo making it one of the superb birding hotspot in Kenya.