Besides local guides, there are also professional bird guides who can accompany you on safari. The best of them tend to work freelance, but are also hired by tour companies for specific safaris. Professional bird guides often work with local guides where possible making use of their local expertise.

The following professional guides have the following profiles:

Brian Finch

Dave Richards

Edwin Selempo

Elias Kamande

Elly Gathungu

James Wawire

Paul Kirui