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Brackenhurst Hotel Grounds

Kiambui  >  Kenya

Hotel with a beautiful native plant garden and a large indigenous restored forest. More than 200 bird species have been recorded. Located 20 km from Nairobi.

Ajouté* par Timothy Boucher
Dernière actualisation 16 décembre 2024

Description

Birding at Brackenhurst Hotel grounds offers a unique opportunity to observe a diverse range of bird species in a beautiful natural setting at an altitude of 2,240 meters, 124 kilometers south of the equator. The retreat is surrounded by lush indigenous forests and gardens, making it an ideal location for finding many highland species and providing great opportunities for nature photography. The picturesque landscapes enhance the birding experience, with trails winding through forests, tea fields, and native vegetation.

The area is home to numerous bird species, including various types of sunbirds, swifts, raptors, and forest dwellers. Keep an eye out for unique resident and migratory birds - including warblers in the right season. By participating in birding activities, you contribute to the conservation efforts of the local ecosystem, which Brackenhurst actively supports.

Détails

Accès

Brackenhurst is located approximately one hour from Jomo Kenyatta Airport and is about 30 minutes outside of Nairobi. Best to get there using a taxi-cab. Accessabilty is walking only. Allow a fully day for the visit.

Due to the high altitude the temperatures are cooler than expected. Average high temps range from 18 to 25 degrees celsius with lows being around 10 to 14 degrees celsius.

Terrain et Habitat

Forêt , Vallée , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Roselière , Agriculture

Conditions

Plat , Vallonné , Paysage ouvert , Glissant

Boucle

Oui

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Non

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Itinéraire

Sentier large

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Durée de la marche

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

Informations supplémentaires

Best if you stay a night. The food is also really good.

Liens

Voir les sites d'observation voisins publiés sur Birdingplaces

Carte

Top 5 oiseaux

Brown Parisoma
1. Brown Parisoma
(Sylvia lugens)
Black-collared Apalis
2. Black-collared Apalis
(Oreolais pulcher)
Rüppell's Robin-Chat
3. Rüppell's Robin-Chat
(Cossypha semirufa)
Northern Double-collared Sunbird
4. Northern Double-collared Sunbird
(Cinnyris reichenowi)
Chinspot Batis
5. Chinspot Batis
(Batis molitor)

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