Arabuko Sokoke Forest
The largest surviving coastal forest on East Africa's coast, home to the Sokoke scops owl and other rare endemic species, as well as the golden-rumped elephant shrew.
Arabuko-Sokoke is the largest remaining natural coastal forest in East Africa, covering about 420 square kilometres. It is famous for its biodiversity and is home to endemic birds such as the Sokoke scops owl and Clarke's weaver, as well as the golden-rumped elephant shrew, Ader's duiker, and a small population of forest elephants. The visitor centre is located near Gede, beside the Malindi road. You can hire a guide for early-morning birdwatching or a hike. If you're driving, you can follow the forest tracks to lookouts and wetlands. Entry tickets are sold by KWS. Check road conditions in advance.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Mida Creek
- Gede Ruins
- Bio-Ken Snake Farm
- Watamu Beach & Turtle Bay
- Local Ocean Conservation (Watamu Turtle Watch)
- Watamu Marine National Park
- Marafa Depression (Hell's Kitchen)
- Malindi Old Town & Portuguese Chapel