Lake Nakuru National Park
Famous for its flamingo populations and diverse birdlife — perfect for spectacular photos.
🇰🇪 Kenya
Lake Baringo & Lake Bogoria
Known for waterbirds and the endangered Great White Pelican; excellent wetland birding.
Masai Mara National Reserve
Open grasslands and wetlands attract raptors and many migrating species.
Nairobi National Park
A convenient spot near the city with surprisingly varied birdlife and wildlife opportunities.
🇹🇿 Tanzania
Serengeti National Park
Home to over 500 bird species beyond the famous migrations.
Lake Manyara National Park
Known for flamingos and a huge variety of water and woodland birds.
Ngorongoro Crater
A UNESCO site with rich bird variety in montane and wetland habitats.
Selous Game Reserve
Vast wetlands and woodlands attract many waterbirds and woodland species.
Tarangire National Park
Famous for huge elephant herds and great bird diversity in trees and floodplains.
🇺🇬 Uganda
Mabamba Swamp
Ramsar-listed wetland known for the elusive Shoebill Stork.
Entebbe Botanical Gardens
Calm gardens with kingfishers, sunbirds and many resident species.
Bwindi Impenetrable Forest
UNESCO World Heritage forest with exceptional bird diversity (turacos, etc.).
Lake Mburo National Park
Home to 300+ bird species, good for waterfowl and raptors.
🇷🇼 Rwanda
Nyungwe Forest National Park
Biodiversity hotspot with many forest bird species.
Akagera National Park
Mix of savannah and wetlands with rich birdlife.
Volcanoes National Park
Montane forests with specialist bird species; also famous for gorilla trekking.
🇦🇪 Dubai (UAE)
Ras Al Khor Wildlife Sanctuary
Wetland reserve attracting flamingos and migratory waterbirds.
Al Marmoom Desert Conservation Reserve
Desert-adapted birds like larks and sandgrouse are commonly seen.
Al Qudra Lakes
Man-made lakes attracting many migrants and waterbirds during the season.
🇹🇿 Zanzibar
Jozani Chwaka Bay National Park
Forest and mangrove habitats with endemic and coastal birds.
Ngezi Forest Reserve
Endemic species in a tropical forest setting — great for forest birding.
Mnemba Atoll
Marine reserve—seabirds and coastal species; great with snorkeling trips.
🇿🇦 South Africa
Kruger National Park
Premier birding destination with over 500 species across many habitats.
iSimangaliso Wetland Park
UNESCO-listed coastal and wetland habitats with outstanding birdlife.
Addo Elephant National Park
Co-occurrence of megafauna and birdlife — good for mixed safaris.
Cape Point Nature Reserve
Coastal bird species and spectacular scenery — great for shorebirds and seabirds.