Marsh Owl at Shompole

Shompole, tucked into southern Kenya's Rift Valley near the Tanzanian border and within view of the Nguruman Escarpment's steep, forested slopes, is a memorable setting to look for the Marsh Owl. This community-conserved wilderness, with its acacia woodland stretching beneath the escarpment, forms the backdrop for encounters with this species during our Wildlife of Shompole Wilderness holiday. October is the month to plan around, giving photographers the best chance of finding the owl against this dramatic Rift Valley scenery. Patience and a keen eye for the surrounding acacia habitat will serve you well here.