Kona Baridi, Magadi Road & Olorgesailie Birding Safari with Peter Wairasho
Follow Magadi Road from the Kona Baridi highlands toward dry lowland habitats, with repeated birding stops, Rift Valley scenery and an optional Olorgesailie visit.
About this tour
Begin around Kona Baridi, where broad Rift Valley views introduce a day that follows the gradual change from highland country into drier lowlands. Birding stops along Magadi Road focus on the route’s dry-country and woodland diversity, with time for landscape and bird photography.
A visit to the Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site can be added as an optional part of the programme. Its entry fee is excluded if the visit is selected.
The listed package includes ground transport in a safari vehicle, an English-speaking safari guide, a guided hike, bottled drinking water, and pickup and drop-off in Nairobi. Meals, snacks, personal birding equipment and gratuities are excluded. Current timing, availability and price are confirmed after inquiry.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Kenya.
Guides
Itinerary
Day 1
From Kona Baridi to the Magadi Road lowlands
Start with birding and panoramic Rift Valley views at Kona Baridi, then make further stops as Magadi Road descends from the highlands into dry lowland and woodland habitats. The day also offers photography opportunities, while the archaeologically significant Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site remains an optional visit.
Locations & map
- Nairobi - Kenya (Conditions vary by habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
- Kona Baridi, Magadi Road & Olorgesailie Safari - Kenya (Conditions vary by habitat and season; current access and weather are confirmed before travel.)
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: Year-round; November to April adds many migrants, while route-specific seasonal conditions are confirmed after inquiry
Price: Price on request
Included
- All ground transportation in a safari vehicle - Subject to the confirmed proposal.
- Professional English-speaking safari guide - Subject to the confirmed proposal.
- Guided hike experience - Subject to the confirmed proposal.
- Bottled drinking water during safari - Subject to the confirmed proposal.
- Pick-up and drop-off in Nairobi - Subject to the confirmed proposal.
Not included
- Entry fees (Olorgesailie, if visited) - Not included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Meals and snacks - Not included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Personal birding gear - Not included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
- Tips and gratuities - Not included unless explicitly stated otherwise.
Transport & stays
- Private safari vehicle and route-specific walking, Transport and field activities follow the confirmed itinerary. Vehicle type and any boat transfers are reconfirmed for the selected dates. | Meet: An agreed pickup point in or near Nairobi | Pickup: Airport or accommodation pickup is arranged where included in the final proposal.
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How does the habitat change during this trip?
The route moves from the Kona Baridi highlands toward drier lowland and woodland habitats, with several birding stops along Magadi Road.
Is Olorgesailie part of every departure?
No. The Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site is an optional visit, and its entry fee is listed as excluded if selected.
What does the recorded package include?
The listing records safari-vehicle transport, an English-speaking guide, a guided hike, bottled water, and Nairobi pickup and drop-off. Meals, snacks, personal birding gear and gratuities are excluded.
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.