In the field, the Nyanza swift is commonly unseen and hard to identify without a good view or clear picture.

[2] There are 2 subspecies[4] The Nyanza swift can be found in areas of high elevation, gorges, cliff faces, and human settlements like cities and towns.

It is also a terrestrial bird that has been seen during the rainy season from February to April and June to September within the Addis Ababa colonies.

[4] When nesting activity presents itself among the Nyanza swift, it stays after throughout the day, rather than strictly at dawn or dusk.

[2] The Nyanza swift nests in colonies[2] around steep rocky regions, gorges, cliff faces, among tall buildings,[4] and under house eaves in air vents.