where in nairobi? (1 Viewer)

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sean_bird

New member

• Dec 12, 2010

• #1

hi. what are the places where i can see lots of birds? i am interested particularly in small, cute and colorful ones like blue waxbills, sunbirds, etc., and not so much so in weavers or any bigger than them. i prefer seeing them in lodges or gardens a bit outside the town. have been to a limuru lodge and the masai mara lodge.

thks!

 

tomjenner

Well-known member

• Dec 13, 2010

• #2

I am also interested in sites in Nairobi as I will be flying out on Friday and will be there for 5 days before heading out on Safari. I will certainly be doing a few day trips to Nairobi National Park, but it is expensive. A few safe sites in the city would be good to know, as I hear that many places are a bit dodgy for walking around with binoculars.

Tom

 

jc122463

Well-known member

• Dec 14, 2010

• #3

Nairobi NP is definitely a good place to start but it does get very costly. The Natural History Museum also had some decent birds on the grounds. Depending on how far from Nairobi you're willing to travel, there are a number of great day trips that can be done. Lake Magadi, the Solio Plains, Kiene Forest, Thika sewage works, and Hobcraft Farm can all be reached in easy day trips and have some great birds!

 

JWN Andrewes

Poor Judge of Pasta.

• Dec 14, 2010

• #4

We day tripped this place from Nairobi on our honeymoon in June 2006.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giraffe_Manor

There's a bit of a bird reserve there that a guide can take you round. Some woodland stuff, with White-starred Robin being the highlight.

James

 

JWN Andrewes

Poor Judge of Pasta.

• Dec 14, 2010

• #5

Also, check this out

http://10000birds.com/three-birding-sites-around-nairobi.htm

James

 

JWN Andrewes

Poor Judge of Pasta.

• Dec 14, 2010

• #6

And this

http://10000birds.com/langata-nature-centre-nairobi-kenya.htm

 

tomjenner

Well-known member

• Dec 14, 2010

• #7

Thanks for the useful links James. I'm traveling with a 3-year-old, so the Giraffe Center looks particularly interesting.

Tom

 

hollis_f

Well-known member

• Dec 15, 2010

• #8

tomjenner said:

Thanks for the useful links James. I'm traveling with a 3-year-old, so the Giraffe Center looks particularly interesting.

Tom

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I was there three months ago and I reckon the 3-year old will love the Giraffe Centre.

 

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sean_bird

New member

• Dec 17, 2010

• #9

thanks!

will try the AFEW sanctuary or the Windsor Golf & Country Club. hope i will get their locations right.

cheers!

 

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Merlin

Well-known member

• Dec 17, 2010

• #10

Try the Botanical Gardens and it's not too far to travel.


regards
Merlin

 

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dagoretti

Active member

• Dec 29, 2010

• #11

if you are in Nairobi on a wednesday , try the Nature Kenya Bird walk which starts at the museum about 8.30 . It goes to a different place every week and there are plenty of them . when will you be there ?

Mike D , normally in Nairobi

sean_bird said:

will try the AFEW sanctuary or the Windsor Golf & Country Club. hope i will get their locations right.

cheers!

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