Birding Updates
Sunday Birdwatch
19th July. Sunday Birdwatch – Empaash Ooloirienito Conservancy, Kajiado County. Meet at 8.30am at the Boda boda stage, Kisamis. Directions: Coming from the city centre, take Langata Road to Magadi Road. After Ongata Rongai and Kiserian, you will reach the edge of the Rift Valley and travel down a steep hill. Kisamis is just before Olepolos. For public means, take Kiserian matatus at Railways bus stage in Nairobi. From Kiserian, take Magadi matatus and alight at Kisamis. Thanks to the management for welcoming the bird watch.
This is a day trip; bring packed lunch and water.
Wednesday Morning Birdwalks in Nairobi and vicinity.
1st July – Museum Grounds / Michuki Memorial Park. Meet at 8 am in the open space in front of the entrance to the museum galleries.
8th July – Ngong Road Forest Sanctuary (Miotoni Block, Section 1). Meet at 8:30am at the Southern Bypass Gate. (There’s an entrance fee of Ksh. 242 for citizens, payable via eCitizen on site). Directions: Coming from the City Centre, take Ngong Road towards Southern Bypass. Turn towards Kikuyu. The Forest gate is on the Karen side, immediately after the turn off.
15th July – Karen Blixen Museum. Meet at 8.30am in the Museum’s Car Park area. Directions: Coming from the city centre, take Ngong Road towards Karen. Turn left at Shell Petrol Station onto Karen Road. The Museum is about 1.5Kms after Karen Country Club.
22nd July - Shamba Café, Loresho. Meet at Shamba Café parking at 8.30 am. Directions: Coming from Nairobi, drive to Sarit Centre in Westlands and take Lower Kabete Road. Exit onto Kyuna Road at Kyuna Roundabout. Turn right onto Loresho Ridge at Mitsumi Palace. Continue on Loresho Ridge towards the University of Nairobi’s Upper Kabete campus. The Café’s gate is on the left after the coffee farm, before the university gate.
Alternatively, take Kangemi PSV Matatus at Odeon Stage and alight at Kangemi. Take a boda boda to Shamba Café, Loresho.
29th July –– 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 take place on Tuesday mornings. Please confirm with Titus Imboma <Imbomati911@gmail.com> Phone 0721-649452.
Birdwalks in Malindi
Saturday Bird Watch in Malindi
25th July. Saturday Birdwatch – Arabuko Sokoke Forest. Meet at 6:30 am at Kenya Forest Service ticket office, Gede station. Bring snacks and drinking water. Thanks to the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) and community guides association (ASFGA) for welcoming the walk.
Thursday Birdwalks in Malindi; Please note that the Thursday walks will be in the evening.
2nd July – Malindi Museum Ground. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
9th July – Sita. Meet at 4:00 pm at Ola petrol station Gede stage.
16thJuly – Malindi Harbor Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
23rd July – Mtangani. Meet at 4:00 pm at Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office.
30th July – Bofa, Mtondia. Meet at 4:00 pm at Mtondia Highway Trinity School main gate. Direction: coming from Malindi, drive on the highway towards Kilifi. The school is along the highway after Tezo.
For more information, email: <malindimembers@naturekenya.org> or phone 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 <ruamazera9@gmail.com> / 0110009749
Birdwalks by Site Support Groups
Nature Kenya members are welcome to join! Phone the contacts given regarding meeting time and place.
19th July 2026 –Kanyululu Transect, Mumoni Forest, Mumoni SSG. Contact David Musya through 0729748108.
19th July 2026 – Dunga Beach Transect by Friends of Dunga SSG. Contact Hezbon Okoth through 0735416938.
25th July 2026 – Mwea Game Reserve, Kirinyaga County, Mt KEBIO SSG. Contact Alex Karuri through 0702104488.
27th July 2026 – Ruma National Park, Nyatoto Gate, Ruma SSG. Contact Mark Juma through 0769550901.