Birdwatching in Kenya

Birding contacts and birdwatching information


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Local Birdwatchers
Using the Birdingpal resources you must agree to the following: If you contact a local Birdingpal and make arrangement to go birding, you should note it is common courtesy to make sure you show up for the appointment. If for any reason you are unable to do this, the least you must do is contacting the local Pal right away.
Please note that most Birdingpals are serious birdwatchers. It is a privilege to contact them, and your message should reflect it. A local Pal does not get paid, but should he/she offer to take you out birding, using their own vehicle, it would be courteous to pay for the fuel. A lunch and/or a small gift would also be appropriate, something as simple as a souvenir of your country, or a pin from your local birding club.


Initial Last Name Area Available Language
J Musina Nairobi Weekend
E Mwangi Nairobi Weekend English/French
Spanish
I'm out going, social and an eloquent speaker, plus good in bird watching. My area has about two hundred and seventy six species of birds thus making it a good place for birdwatching.
F Reid Nairobi Anytime English
Nairobi has over 600 species of birds. More than any capital (and many countries!) in the world. Within a couple of hours from the city there's an amazing variety of habitats, from salt pan to highland forest; from freshwater lakes to grassy plains.
R Nyaosi Nairobi Anytime English/Kiswahili
some French
I am a graduate of the University of Eastern Africa, Baraton with extensive information and experience of the Birds and Mammals of East Africa. I have a degree in Conservation Biology which furthers my responsibility to nature and humanity. Birds are a Lifelong passion and hobby. My favourite bird is... the Robinchat, and am just as noisy.
A Sango Eldoret, Rift Valley Weekend English/Luhya
Kiswahili
I am potential birdwatcher in North Rift. Love birds and fun.
S Otieno Naivasha, Rift Valley Anytime English/German
French
P Kipchumba Naivasha, Rift Valley Weekend

Professional Guides
If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services.


Initial Last Name Area Available Language
M Kandie Nakuru, Rift Valley Anytime English
I visited Lake Baringo last year, and Moses came out for 3 days with me as a guide. He showed an excellent knowledge of local species, calls as well as location of some of the specialties of the area and he is a very nice person to boot. Our company is planning to run trips to Africa and for Baringo, we plan to use Mr Kandie - which I suppose sums up how much I enjoyed my time with him as my guide. Any questions, please feel free to email me.
Vandit Kalia, Photo Safari India. vkalia(AT)photosafariindia.com
Moses is a sympatic and responsible birding guide that I first met in his home village Kampi ya Samaki by Lake Baringo in 2004. He's especially familiar with the birds of the Rift Valley but has also travelled over much of the rest of Kenya. We've made one professional tour together and there are more to come. I can thus recommend Moses as your birding guide!
Samuel Hansson, Heliangelus Nature Tours, Sweden. heliangelus(AT)telia.com
B Mwangi Nanyuki, Rift Valley Anytime English
I am a freelance tourguide and live West of Mt Kenya.
J Mwangi Nairobi Anytime English
M Onyambu Nairobi, Nyanza Weekend English/Kiswahili
The area I have done research in has more than 350 different bird species. It also has the rare antelope Sitatunga and a great potential for more biodiversity. I am a graduate in biological sciences and have a passion for birds. I am now taking a masters in pharmacy(pharmacognocy and complimentary medicine) in the university of Nairobi. I am a Seventh Day Adventist single youth aged 26.

Local Information
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Nature Kenya Conservation
Kenya Birds Sites
Birding Hotspots around the world Sites
Lake Baringo Sites
Kipepeo Butterfly Project Butterflies
Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Kenya
Local weather Yahoo
Electronic maps MapQuest
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Printable bird check list
Trip Reports from Kenya
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Last update 18/02/2010