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Oloolua Nature Trail

Karen, Nairobi  >  Kenya

A very nice place to go birding if you happen to be in Karen because here you stand a great chance of spotting the beautiful Hartlaub's Turaco.

Añadido* por Timothy Nderitu Rendell
Última actualización 10 enero 2026

Descripción

Oloolua Nature Trail is a scenic nature reserve in a forest of indigenous trees, which also has a few beautiful waterfalls that drain into the Mbagathi River that flows through the area. In the forest and by the river you will be able see Red-cheeked Cordonbleu, Baglafecht Weaver, Cinnamon-chested Bee-eater, Pied Crow, White-eyed Slaty-Flycatcher, Yellow-breasted Apalis and Yellow-rumped Serin.

The trail also has a resting point in a mini bamboo forest and a papyrus swamp where you would be able to spot Hadada Ibis, Sacred Ibis, Variable Sunbird, Common Bulbul and African Harrier-Hawk.

And a nice addition are the resident Syke's Monkeys and Vervet Monkeys.

Detalles

Accesso

Oloolua Nature Trail is located in the Karen-Langata area of Nairobi and it can be explored both by foot and on mountain bike. There is a car park where you can leave your vehicle at the main entrance to this trail. Press P on the map for directions.

You can properly explore the area in 2 to 3 hours. The circular trail shown on the map is about 3 km.

Terreno y habitat

Bosque , Humedal , Río

Condiciones

Montañoso

Camino circular

¿Se necesita telescopio?

No

Buena época para el avistamiento de aves

Todo el año

Ruta

Camino ancho

Camino difícil de andar

Fácil

Accesible vía

Bicicleta , A pie

Escondite de observación / plataforma

No

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