ECOTOURISM AT ONDIRI WETLAND
Responsible travel that conserves the wetland, sustains our community and educates every visitor who walks the trail.
#TwendeOndiriWhat Is Ecotourism
Travel that gives back to the land it visits
Ecotourism is responsible travel to natural areas that conserves the environment, sustains the well-being of local people, and involves education and interpretation at every step. At Ondiri Wetland, every guided walk, bird count and bog crossing is designed around that same idea.
It rests on three core pillars of sustainability — minimizing physical and ecological impact, directly funding conservation, and empowering the host community socially and economically.
Minimize Impact
Boardwalks, small groups and barefoot trails that protect the peat bog's fragile ecology.
Fund Conservation
Every visit channels resources directly into wetland restoration and protection.
Empower Community
Local guides, schools and families share socially and economically in every tour.
The Difference
Ecotourism vs. Mass Tourism
Mass Tourism
- Leisure-based experiences
- Standardized itineraries
- Commercialized attractions
Ecotourism
- Educational at its core
- Active engagement with nature
- Active engagement with culture
How It Works
The fastest-growing market in tourism
Ecotourism is considered the fastest-growing market in the tourism industry. It links tourism with environmental and community interests — a practice that has become essential in light of global climate challenges and the Millennium Development Goals.
If you are looking to get involved locally, Ecotourism Kenya acts as a regional hub, promoting responsible travel and managing Eco-rating certifications for sustainable accommodations across the region. You are free to visit with us for one-of-a-kind green tourism.
Everyone is welcome
Things To Do
Six Ways to Experience Ondiri
From floating across a living bog to counting birds for science, every activity is guided and grounded in conservation.
01
Birdwatching
Spot African jacanas, herons, egrets, ducks, kingfishers, weavers and seasonal migrants along the wetland edge.
02
Botany
Learn the plant life that holds the peat bog together, from sedges and reeds to rare wetland flora.
03
The Quaking Bog
Feel the ground move beneath you on the floating peat mat — a rare sensation found in few places on earth.
04
Citizen Science
Join real data collection — species counts, water readings and habitat surveys that feed real conservation work.
05
Duduwalks
Study and interact with the insect family up close — "dudu" walks reveal a whole world underfoot.
06
Barefoot Walking
Reconnect with the earth, literally, on guided barefoot stretches of the wetland trail.
Watch
See the wetland before you visit
Discover Ondiri, the quaking peat bog and the wildlife that calls it home — filmed by The Alliance Film Society.
Plan Your Visit
The Ondiri Wetland Eco-Experience
Theme
Kenya's Unique Peat Bog and the Source of the Nairobi River
Activities
- Guided birdwatching
- Walk on the floating peat bog
- Nature trail exploration
- Wetland ecology interpretation
- Tree planting & environmental education
Ideal For
- Students
- Conservationists
- Photographers
- Researchers
- Families
Common Bird Species
Ready to walk the bog with us?
Book a half-day eco-experience for your school, family, institution or research group.
Book a Visit #TwendeOndiri