Birdwatching in Kenya
Birding contacts and birdwatching information
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Local Birdingpal Contacts
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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. | ||||||
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| J | Musina | Nairobi, Nyanza | Weekend | |
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| E | Mwangi | Nairobi, Nyanza | 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. | ||||||
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| F | Reid | Nairobi, Nyanza | 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. | ||||||
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| R | Nyaosi | Nairobi, Nyanza | 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. | ||||||
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| C | Njoroge Chege | Nairobi, Nyanza | Weekend | Proficient English |
| Conservation biologist and nature enthusiast.Kenya is beautiful with over 1400 species with many of them being endemic.Kenya is definetly a perfect birders haven. Welcome! | ||||||
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| P | Wairasho | Nairobi, Nyanza | Anytime | English/some Japanese |
| I've a strong passion in birds,wildlife,nature in general and love photography too.I live 20 mins from the ''Worlds City Park'' .i.e. the Nairobi National Park which has over 450 recorded bird spp. | ||||||
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| A | Sango | Eldoret, Rift Valley | Weekend | English/Luhya Kiswahili |
| I am potential birdwatcher in North Rift. Love birds and fun. | ||||||
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| S | Otieno | Naivasha, Rift Valley | Anytime | English/German French |
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| P | Kipchumba | Naivasha, Rift Valley | Weekend | |
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| M | Gitau | Nakuru, Rift Valley | Anytime | English |
| I live near Lake Elementeita which is the one of Key Biodiversity areas in Kenya, it has over 400 bird species. I coordinate a birding group here which try to raise awareness on the importance of conservation to communities living around the lake, birding being one of our activity. Lake Elementeita which is alkaline, is close to Lake Nakuru National Park, part of it is within Soysambu Conservancy. Birdlife here is prolific,over 400 bird species have been recorded. Birdwatching here is pretty easy because it is done while walking as opposed to many areas where it is done while driving vehicles. On a good day you can record up 200 bird species. I am an ardent ornithologist interested also in botany. | ||||||
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| M | Onyambu | Rift Valley | Weekend | English/Kiswahili |
| I want to encourage any birder who wants to bird in the Rift vally, Kakamega forest, Lake nakuru, Lake Victoria and Kisii Highlands to Join me anytime of the week but mostly during weekends. The areas mentioned boasts a rich bird diversity ranging from terrestrial to water birds. Birding is still my hobby despite my routine lecturing Job. I look forward to hear from fellow Birdingpals. | ||||||
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New 2012 fixed date birdwatching tours to Kenya Professional Guides If you contact a professional Birdingpal guide you must be prepared to pay a fee for guiding services. | ||||||
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| Initial | Last Name | Area | Available | Language |
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| 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 | ||||||
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| B | Mwangi | Nanyuki, Rift Valley | Anytime | English |
| I am a freelance tourguide and live West of Mt Kenya. | ||||||
Local Information
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| Name | Description
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| Birder friendly lodging | Kenya |
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| Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia | Kenya |
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| Local weather | Yahoo |
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| Electronic maps | |
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| Find lowest prices for field guides, books, maps etc. | BookFinder4U |
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| Bird check list | Printable |
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| Read a Birdingpal's Trip Report | Kenya |
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| Nature Kenya | Conservation |
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| Kenya Birds | Sites |
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| African Bird Club | Kenya |
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| Birding Hotspots around the world | Sites |
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| Kipepeo Butterfly Project | Butterflies |
Last update 16/01/2012