Arabuko Sokoke Forest & Mida Creek Tour from Malindi
ID: GYG12393-12393
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
07:00 hours
Description
Enjoy a day tour to the Arabuko Sokoke National Reserve and Mida Creek mud flats from Malindi, and discover the largest stretch of coastal reserve on the eastern coast of Kenya. Look out for endemic bird and mammal species.
Explore the largest stretch of coastal forest remaining in Eastern Africa on this 7-hour tour from Malindi and Watamu. Located 66 miles (110 kilometers) north of Mombasa, the Arabuko-Sokoke National Reserve offers a stunning vista, comprising of three forest types and dozens of bird and mammal species.
The treasure chest of wildlife is a cool and shady retreat where you can spot more than 230 species of bird. Look out too for Waterbuck and Common Duiker, as well as endangered Aders’ Duiker and Golden-Rumped Elephant Shrew.
For bird lovers, the Clarke's Weaver is completely endemic to the forest, while the Sokoke Scops Owl, Sokoke Pipit, Amani Sunbird, and Spotted Ground Thrush are only found in Arabuko-Sokoke and a few parks in Tanzania.
See tangles of mangrove and dense cynometra forest, where seasonal pools can burst into life following a tropical downpour. And keep your eyes open for Green Mamba and Rock Python.
Highlights
- Tour the largest coastal reserve on the eastern coast of Kenya at Arabuko Sokoke Forest
- Look out for more than 230 species of bird, including endemic Amani Sunbird and Spotted Ground Thrush
- See the mangroves and mud flats of Mida Creek
- Spot Waterbuck and Common Duiker
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour can be combined with other tours
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.
