Nairobi birdwalks
19thOctober. Sunday Bird Watch–Wajee Nature Park, Mukurweini. Meet at the Park’s parking at 8:30am. Directions: Coming from Nairobi, take Thika Super Highway and drive past Kenol to Sagana. Turn left at Sagana and drive past Nokras Riverine Hotel & Spa. Turn right at Gakonya – Mukurweini junction. The park is approximately 20kms from the junction.
Alternatively, take Mukurweini PSV Matatus at Tea Room Stage and alight at Wajee Nature Park gate.
This is a day trip; bring packed lunch and water. Thanks to the management for welcoming the birdwatch.
Wednesday Morning Birdwalks in Nairobi:
1st October – Museum Grounds / Michuki Memorial Park. Meet at 8 am in the open space in front of the entrance to the museum galleries.
8th October – Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT), Main Campus. Meet at JKUAT Main Gate, at 8.30 am. Directions: Coming from the city centre, take Thika Super Highway towards Juja. Take exit 15 and drive straight past Shell petrol station and turn left to the Main Gate in 150m.
Alternatively take Juja PSV Matatus at Archives Stage and alight at JKUAT.
Note: Entry is strictly by Nature Kenya valid membership card and National ID card. Please carry your hard or soft copy. Thanks to the management for welcoming the birdwalk.
15th October – Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary. Meet at 8:30 am at the Main Gate. (There’s a Sanctuary fee of Ksh. 200 for citizens and Ksh. 300 for residents payable via Mpesa) Directions: Coming from the city centre, take Ngong Road towards Karen. After Jamhuri Sports Ground take the first left turn (before the Commonwealth Cemetery). It’s 500m to the Sanctuary main gate.
22nd October – Kiambethu Farm. Meet at the Kiambethu Farm Main Gate, at 8:30am. Directions: Drive along Limuru Road to Ruaka, take a right turn and continue straight along Banana Hill Road. Turn right at Kenchic Bus Stop onto Limuru Girls School Road. Drive past Limuru Girls School and continue for 500m.Turn left into Kiambethu Farm.
Alternatively, take PSV number 116 and alight at Kenchic Bus Stop and take a boda boda up the hill to the farm. Thanks to the management for welcoming the birdwalk.
29th October – Paradise Lost. Meet at Paradise Lost Main Gate at 8:30 am. Directions: Take Kiambu Road. Turn Left at Paradise Lost junction in Thindigua after Runda Greens before Quick Mart Supermarket. Turn right at Kencom Apartments just after Kasarini Primary School. It’s about 500m to the main gate. Thanks to the management for welcoming the birdwalk.
If you have questions, please write <news@naturekenya.org> or phone 0780-149200.
Bird Ringing at Nairobi National Museum grounds usually takes place on Tuesday mornings. Please confirm with Titus Imboma <Imbomati911@gmail.com> Phone 0721-649452
Malindi Birding Updates
Saturday Bird Watch
25th October. Saturday Birdwatch – Arabuko-Sokoke Forest – Meet at 6:30 am at Gede Forest station, Kenya Forest Service ticket office. Thanks to Kenya Forest Service Gede station for welcoming the walk.
Thursday Birdwalks in Malindi: Please note that all the Thursday walks this month will be in the morning except on 30th October which will be at 3:00 pm
2nd October – Ziwa la Bi Kirao. Meet at 6:30 am at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
9th October – Malindi Harbor. Meet at 6:30 am at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
16th October – Mtangani via Afya Hospital. Meet at 6:30 am at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Office.
23rd October – The Hanging Gardens of Malindi. Meet at 6:30 am at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
30th October – Mida Creek. Meet at 3:00 pm at Mida Creek on the Mida stage/Msikitini side along Mombasa-Malindi highway. Thanks to the Mida Conservation Group for welcoming the walk.
For more information, email: <malindimembers@naturekenya.org > or phone 0759474453/0725 223042.
Mombasa Birdwalks by Friends of Fort Jesus are held the 3rd Saturday of each month. To check meeting time and place check Facebook page:
<https://www.facebook.com/groups/FFJmombasa/>
Or contact: Taibali Hamzali <thamzali@gmail.com> / 0733-980540
or Kelvin Mazera <klvnrua@yahoo.com> / 0720-928783
SSGs birding updates
Birdwalks by Site Support Groups
Nature Kenya members are welcome to join! Phone the contacts given regarding
Meeting time and place.
11th October 2025 – Lake Ol’Bolossat Nyahururu Birds Club. Contact Victor Mwaniki through 0111545673
11th October 2025 – Lake Kanyaboli by Kanyaboli Site Support Group. Contact George Wambiya through 0720919931
11th October 2025 – Yimbo Usenge, Yimbo Site Support Group. Contact Ayiro Lwala on 0722522192
11th October 2025 – Bunyala by Bunyala Yala Siye Group. Contact Edwin Onyango through 0703748034
12th October 2025 – Sabaki River Estuary by Sabaki River Conservation and Development Organization. Contact Joseph Mangi through 0728572700
25th October 2025 – Gathiuru forest by Mt. Kenya Biodiversity Conservation Group. (Mt. KEBIO). Contact Alex Karuri on 0702104488.