Zanzibar and Kenya (August 2023)
I used Cisticola for some guided birding whilst on an overland trip across Africa. I had a day on Zanzibar and three days in Kenya at the end of the trip. Cisticola were excellent, sorting all the logistics, food and accommodation where necessary and I had two excellent guides.
Reviewed by Matthew C., UK.
Birding safari and a whole lot more! (May 2023)
I had a GREAT 17-day birding safari in Kenya with Simon, who is extremely knowledgeable about birds and other wildlife we encountered. He is a remarkable bird guide, finding and identifying birds by ear, and sharing field
Reviewed by Alice A., USA.
7 days in southern Kenya (February 2023)
Washington Wachira is certainly one of the top ornithologists and all-around guides in Kenya, and driver Benson was both bird-savvy and a talented driver. The depth and breadth of Wachira’s knowledge were very impressive, and everything was organized efficiently.
Reviewed by Walt A., USA.
15 Nights with Cisticola in N. Tanzania (January 2023)
It was totally amazing. We got to see 447 species of birds including many endemics or hard to find birds. We also saw 4 different cats in one afternoon (leopard on kill, cheetah with kittens, Serval cat and several lion). Chameleons, insects and all sorts.
Reviewed by John F., Canada.
Recommend Cisticola birding for Kenya (July 2022)
We have been on many birding trips and this was one of the best we’ve ever had.
Everything was arranged perfectly, and unfolded smoothly.
All-in-all, we had a wonderful 10-day tour!
Reviewed by Janet L., USA.
Professional, knowledgeable and an overall fantastic experience!! (April 2022)
Hands down one of the best safari experiences I’ve had. Nairobi National Park excursion and saw over 60 different species in a matter of hours.
Reviewed by Jilen P., Kenya.
Cisticola Tours Coastal Birding Tour (February 2022)
I can highly recommend Cisticola tours. The accommodation can be varied to suit your price bracket and in Washington you have an extremely knowledgeable wildlife enthusiast. Probably one of Kenya’s top birders.
Reviewed by John G., United Kingdom.
Very knowledgeable bird guiding for Gatamaiyu Forest- just outside of Nairobi (July 2021)
He is incredibly knowledgeable about birds and we had a wonderful visit to Gatamaiyu Forest and Manguo ponds.
Reviewed by Jan Low, Kenya.
Amazing! Must do. Cannot miss this!!! (May 2021)
This is one of the best experiences you can have. The level of knowledge about birds, the multiple ongoing efforts in conservation and creativity, plus the founder being a TED fellow with a million insights
Reviewed by Osman S, Kenya.
Beautiful Holiday during COVID-19 (February 2021)
Cisticola tours made our trip very safely and booked all the PCR TEST for us. I can just recommend to use this company if you want to do a birding tour, a safari or a photography tour…Thank you CISTICOLA TOURS….
Reviewed by Gilles, Switzerland.