Birding Updates
Sunday Birdwatch
20th September. Sunday Birdwatch - Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site. Meet at 8.30am in the Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site’s Car Park area. It’s about 90 kms southwest of Nairobi on Magadi Road. 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 many steep hills. The Olorgesailie Prehistoric Site’s sign post is on the left after Tinga (Ol Tepesi) Shopping Centre. For public means, take Kiserian matatus at Railways bus stage in Nairobi. From Kiserian, take Magadi matatus.
Proof of membership is required (bring your membership card – soft or hard copy)
This is a day trip; bring packed lunch and water.
Wednesday Morning Birdwalks in Nairobi and vicinity.
2nd September – 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.
9th September – Museum Grounds / Michuki Memorial Park. Meet at 8 am in the open space in front of the entrance to the museum galleries.
16th September – Thogoto Forest. Meet at 8.30am at Mwanawa General Contractors, Dagoretti Road. Directions: From city centre, take Langata Road or Ngong Road to the Southern Bypass and drive towards Kikuyu. Slip left onto Dagoretti Road at Kihoko, Mwanawa and turn left towards Karen. The destination is 150m on the right. Alternatively take Kikuyu PSVs at Khoja Stage. From Kikuyu, take Karinde PSVs and alight at Mwanawa General Contractors. Thanks to The Thogoto Forest Family for welcoming the birdwalk.
23rd September – Fairview Estate, Kiambu. Meet at 8.30am at Fairview Estate Car Park. Directions: Take Kiambu Road. Turn right onto a murram road just after Kiambu National Polytechnic (KINAP) stage and proceed for about 1.3km. The gate will be on your left.
Alternatively take Kiambu PSVs and alight at KINAP stage. Take a boda boda to Fairview Estate. Thanks to the management for welcoming the birdwalk.
30th September –– 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 Runda Ridge just after Kasarini Primary School. The main gate is about 200m after Impala Paradise. 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.
North Coast Birdwalks
Saturday Bird Watch
26th September. Saturday Birdwatch – Kilifi Plantation. Meet at 6:30 am at the entrance at Kivukoni School Junction, Mombasa -Malindi Highway. Bring snacks and drinking water. Thanks to the Kilifi Plantation Management for welcoming the walk.
Thursday Birdwalks in Malindi. Please note that two walks will be in the afternoon, and two will be in the morning. Meet at the Malindi Museum near the Nature Kenya Membership Office or as shown below.
3rd September – Kirao Swamp. 3:00 pm
10th September – The Hanging Gardens of Malindi. 7:00 am. Thanks to Mr. Nick for welcoming the walk.
17thSeptember – Malindi Museum Ground. 4:00 pm
24th September – Mwamba, A Rocha Kenya. Meet at 7:00 am at Mwamba in Watamu. Directions: drive past Turtle Bay Beach Resort, and look on your left side for the signpost of Plot 28 or Mwamba, A Rocha Kenya. Drive up to the front office. There will also be a bird ringing activity. Thanks to A Rocha Kenya (Watamu office) for welcoming the walk.
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> / 0110-009749
Birdwalks by Site Support Groups
Nature Kenya members are welcome to join! Phone the contacts given regarding meeting time and place.
18th Sept 2026 – South Marmanet Forest with Nyahururu Bird Club. Contact Peter Karani 0714451326.
20th Sept 2026 – Bogoria, South lake shore with Friends of Nature Bogoria SSG. Contact Patrick Kurere 0720385096.
26th Sept 2026 – Lake Moa, Tana River Delta, with Tana Delta Conservation Network (TDCN). Contact Yona Makondeni 0722510772 and Jaoko Moses 0715578263
27th Sept 2026 – Dunga beach, Lake Victoria, with Friends of Dunga SSG. Contact Hezbon Okoth 0735416938.
29th Sept 2026 – Nanyuki Sports Club and Sewage site, Laikipia, with Mt Kebio SSG. Contact Alex Karuri 0702104488.