Malindi/Watamu: Half day adventure in Arabuko Sokoke Forest
ID: GYG1225696-1880368
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
06:00 hours
Description
Key highlights include guided nature walks, birdwatching and spotting endemic wildlife, Tours typically feature the Nyari Cliff view, tree-top platforms, and the elephant-frequented Kararacha Pool.
Key Tour Details & Activities
• Best Time to Visit: Early morning or afternoon for better wildlife sightings.
• Activities: Guided nature walks, birdwatching (especially for the endemic Sokoke Scops Owl) and visiting the Mida Creek.
• Wildlife: Apart from birds, look for African elephants, buffaloes, yellow baboons, and rare species like the Ader's duiker and Sokoke bushy-tailed mongoose.
• Location: Situated along the Mombasa-Malindi highway, roughly 18 km from Malindi.
Highlights to See
• Nyari Cliff: A steep cliff providing a stunning viewpoint over the forest canopy towards the Indian Ocean.
• Arabuko Swamp: A key water source where elephants and other animals often gather at sunset.
• Tree Platforms: Structures designed to give visitors an elevated, panoramic view of the dense woodland.
• Gedi Ruins: A 13th-century Swahili town partially enveloped by the forest near the edge of the reserve.
Highlights
- Discover rare birds, butterflies, and the golden-rumped elephant shrew
- A forest where every stay deepens your connection to Kenya
- The Hidden Heart of Kenya’s Coast
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Hotel/airport pick up and drop off
- Bottled drinking water
- Entrance fee
- Professional driver/guide
- Transportation in a comfortable car
NOT INCLUDED
- Tips for the driver/guide
- Local guide fee
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
