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Kimana Sanctuary

-2.73930 , 37.53814

Kenya

Kimana santuary is located in the south eastern kenya in an area in between amboseli national park and the tsavo areas,apart being  a migration corridor for the jumbos and other wildlife it is a breeding site for the range restricted endemic,the taveta weaver,the land is communally owned by the local maasai but recently leased and owned by a new management of big life international,the santuary is slightly a mix habitat of yellow fever woodlands,swamps and dry scrub supporting a range of bird species and mammals,being less visited and pristine it is a very ideal site to enjoy un interrupted birding all day long,birds here include several kingfishers,egrets,larks ,cisticolas,raptors,sunbirds,weavers and several migrant warblers

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Coordinates were set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) : -2.7393/37.5381 (2020-11-29 21:24:45 )

Site name was set by Mathias Ritschard (Admin) as "Kimana Sanctuary" (2020-11-29 21:24:45 )

Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-04 11:52:06
Kimana santuary is located in the south eastern kenya in an area in between amboseli national park and the tsavo areas,apart being  a migration corridor for the jumbos and other wildlife it is a breeding site for the range restricted endemic,the taveta weaver,the land is communally owned by the local maasai but recently leased and owned by a new management of big life international,the santuary is slightly a mix habitat of yellow fever woodlands,swamps and dry scrub supporting a range of bird species and mammals,being less visited and pristine it is a very ideal site to enjoy un interrupted birding all day long,birds here include several kingfishers,egrets,larks ,cisticolas,raptors,sunbirds,weavers and several migrant warblers

  • Top species

List up to ca. 25 species that:
• have a limited distribution range and/or are rare on a global level
• are most sought-after by birdwatchers at this site
• and are relatively easy to see at this site (year-round or seasonally)

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Harlequin Quail (Coturnix delegorguei)
Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa)
Black Crake (Zapornia flavirostra)
Gray Crowned-Crane (Balearica regulorum)
Small Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus)
Black-chested Snake-Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis)
Brown Snake-Eagle (Circaetus cinereus)
Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax)
African Hawk-Eagle (Aquila spilogaster)
Augur Buzzard (Buteo augur)
White-headed Mousebird (Colius leucocephalus)
Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus)
Gray-headed Kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala)
Striped Kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti)
Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima)
Lesser Honeyguide (Indicator minor)
Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator)
Chinspot Batis (Batis molitor)
Northern Fiscal (Lanius humeralis)
Somali Tit (Melaniparus thruppi)
Red-throated Tit (Melaniparus fringillinus)
Mouse-colored Penduline-Tit (Anthoscopus musculus)
Pink-breasted Lark (Calendulauda poecilosterna)
Fawn-colored Lark (Calendulauda africanoides)
Rufous-naped Lark (Mirafra africana)
Singing Bushlark (Mirafra javanica)
Gray Wren-Warbler (Calamonastes simplex)
Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops)
Singing Cisticola (Cisticola cantans)
Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chiniana)
Winding Cisticola (Cisticola marginatus)
Little Rush Warbler (Bradypterus baboecala)
Rufous Chatterer (Argya rubiginosa)
Scaly Chatterer (Argya aylmeri)
Amethyst Sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina)
Scarlet-chested Sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis)
Hunter's Sunbird (Chalcomitra hunteri)
Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus)
Marico Sunbird (Cinnyris mariquensis)
Black-bellied Sunbird (Cinnyris nectarinioides)
Taveta Golden-Weaver (Ploceus castaneiceps)
Lesser Masked-Weaver (Ploceus intermedius)
Vitelline Masked-Weaver (Ploceus vitellinus)
Village Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus)
Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura)
Village Indigobird (Vidua chalybeata)

Striped Kingfisher (Halcyon chelicuti) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:12:02)

Gray-headed Kingfisher (Halcyon leucocephala) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:11:46)

Giant Kingfisher (Megaceryle maxima) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:11:31)

Pin-tailed Whydah (Vidua macroura) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:11:14)

Village Indigobird (Vidua chalybeata) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:10:55)

Tawny Eagle (Aquila rapax) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:10:40)

Small Buttonquail (Turnix sylvaticus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:09:34)

Harlequin Quail (Coturnix delegorguei) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:09:05)

Black Crake (Zapornia flavirostra) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:08:26)

() was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:07:58)

Gray Crowned-Crane (Balearica regulorum) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:07:41)

Little Rush Warbler (Bradypterus baboecala) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:07:26)

Red-chested Flufftail (Sarothrura rufa) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:07:08)

Augur Buzzard (Buteo augur) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:06:45)

Brown Snake-Eagle (Circaetus cinereus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:06:31)

Black-chested Snake-Eagle (Circaetus pectoralis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:06:15)

African Hawk-Eagle (Aquila spilogaster) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:05:49)

Chinspot Batis (Batis molitor) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:04:54)

Rattling Cisticola (Cisticola chiniana) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:04:40)

Winding Cisticola (Cisticola marginatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:04:27)

Red-faced Cisticola (Cisticola erythrops) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:04:07)

Singing Cisticola (Cisticola cantans) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:03:50)

Gray Wren-Warbler (Calamonastes simplex) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:03:29)

Marico Sunbird (Cinnyris mariquensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:03:09)

Amethyst Sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:02:48)

Beautiful Sunbird (Cinnyris pulchellus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:02:26)

Scarlet-chested Sunbird (Chalcomitra senegalensis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:02:06)

Hunter's Sunbird (Chalcomitra hunteri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:01:50)

Black-bellied Sunbird (Cinnyris nectarinioides) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:01:34)

Greater Honeyguide (Indicator indicator) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:00:57)

Lesser Honeyguide (Indicator minor) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:00:44)

Blue-naped Mousebird (Urocolius macrourus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:00:26)

White-headed Mousebird (Colius leucocephalus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 12:00:02)

Pink-breasted Lark (Calendulauda poecilosterna) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:59:48)

Fawn-colored Lark (Calendulauda africanoides) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:59:32)

Rufous-naped Lark (Mirafra africana) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:59:19)

Singing Bushlark (Mirafra javanica) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:58:45)

Vitelline Masked-Weaver (Ploceus vitellinus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:58:20)

Lesser Masked-Weaver (Ploceus intermedius) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:58:01)

Village Weaver (Ploceus cucullatus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:57:44)

Somali Tit (Melaniparus thruppi) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:56:41)

Red-throated Tit (Melaniparus fringillinus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:56:09)

Northern Fiscal (Lanius humeralis) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:55:53)

Scaly Chatterer (Argya aylmeri) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:55:04)

Rufous Chatterer (Argya rubiginosa) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:54:44)

Mouse-colored Penduline-Tit (Anthoscopus musculus) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:54:01)

Taveta Golden-Weaver (Ploceus castaneiceps) was added by Isaac Kilusu (2021-02-04 11:53:27)

  • Timing and strategy

All year round except april and may,the santuary provides a local guide /ranger that will take you around ,also you can do a game drive using a four wheel drive vehicle.doing a bush walk around with n armed ranger in the early morning and late afternoon is recommended,for a professional birding excursions here get in touch with isaackilusu45@gmail.com or +254721832286/+255786665746

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-04 12:17
All year round except april and may,the santuary provides a local guide /ranger that will take you around ,also you can do a game drive using a four wheel drive vehicle.doing a bush walk around with n armed ranger in the early morning and late afternoon is recommended,recommended,for a professional birding excursions here get in touch with isaackilusu45@gmail.com or +254721832286/+255786665746
Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-04 12:15
All year round except april and may,the santuary provides a local guide /ranger that will take you around ,also you can do a game drive using a four wheel drive vehicle.doing a bush walk around with n armed ranger in the early morning and late afternoon is recommended,
  • How to get there

if you are driving from nairobi,just off emali town centre,take the oloitoktok emali road on your right,drive approximately 100 km to the township of isinet,just past that small town on your left you will see a big sign bord,go straight to the gate

if you are using public transport from nairobi,go to OTC bust terminal,then take the minibuses from naekana sacco going to loitoktok and tarakea border,tell the driver to drop you off at kimana santuary

if you are coming from tarakea/taveta road take local minibuses /drive past kimana town ,on your way to isinet town you will see the sign board to kimana santuary

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-04 12:23
if you are driving from nairobi,just off emali town centre,take the oloitoktok emali road on your right,drive approximately 100 km to the township of isinet,just past that small town on your left you will see a big sign bord,go straight to the gate if you are using public transport from nairobi,go to OTC bust terminal,then take the minibuses from naekana sacco going to loitoktok and tarakea border,tell the driver to drop you off at kimana santuary if you are coming from tarakea/taveta road take local minibuses /drive past kimana town ,on your way to isinet town you will see the sign board to kimana santuary

just at the gate to the santuary is where you pay for the entry fees,12usd for locals and 30 usd for non resident,you can also pay through mpesa,gate opened at 0600am and closed at 0600pm everyday throughout the year

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-04 12:26
just at the gate to the santuary is where you pay for the entry fees,12usd for locals and 30 usd for non resident,you can also pay through mpesa,gate opened at 0600am and closed at 0600pm everyday throughout the year
  • Other attractions

other attractions here include beautiful sights of the might kilimanjaro mountain,chyulu hills,guided tours to maasai bomas, cheetahs,elephants,lionss,hippos, crocodiles,gransts andThompson's gazelles,impalas,zebras,girrafes and warthogs

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-04 12:29
other attractions here include beautiful sights of the might kilimanjaro mountain,chyulu hills,guided tours to maasai bomas, cheetahs,elephants,lionss,hippos, crocodiles,gransts andThompson's gazelles,impalas,zebras,girrafes and warthogs

kimana house is the only available facility here which is on a self catering service.

20,000 Ksh | USD $200 per night for 4 guests or less (plus 16% VAT)

26,000 Ksh | USD $260 for 5-6 guests (plus 16% VAT)

30,000 Ksh | USD $300 per night for 7-8 guests (plus 16% VAT)

There is also a camping site in the santuary   

Citizens & Residents: 2400 Ksh | USD $24 (inclusive of 16% VAT) per person per night

Non-residents: 5000 Ksh | USD $50 (inclusive of 16% VAT) per person per night

Inclusive of entry fee

Children 5 years and under go free & ages 6-18 pay 50%

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-04 12:36
kimana house is the only available facility here which is on a self catering service. 20,000 Ksh | USD $200 per night for 4 guests or less (plus 16% VAT) 26,000 Ksh | USD $260 for 5-6 guests (plus 16% VAT) 30,000 Ksh | USD $300 per night for 7-8 guests (plus 16% VAT) There is also a camping site in the santuary    Citizens & Residents: 2400 Ksh | USD $24 (inclusive of 16% VAT) per person per night Non-residents: 5000 Ksh | USD $50 (inclusive of 16% VAT) per person per night Inclusive of entry fee Children 5 years and under go free & ages 6-18 pay 50%

There are dangerous animals in the santuary so dont risk walking around without an armed ranger,if you are to overnight here dont forget to come with your insect repellent

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Edited by Isaac Kilusu on 2021-02-04 12:38
There are dangerous animals in the santuary so dont risk walking around without an armed ranger,if you are to overnight here dont forget to come with your insect repellent
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