Jewel- Arabuko Sokoke Forest

Arabuko-SokokeForest Reserve is the largest stretch of coastal dry forest, the ecosystem comprises three forest types, mixed forest, Brachystegia Woodland, and Cynometra, each containing different rare species of Birds, Mammals, Butterflies, and Plants. There are 270 birds, 261 butterflies, 79 amphibians, 52 mammals, and 600 plant species. The Clarke's Weaver is an endemic bird that breeds in the forest,  other unique and rare birds are; Sokoke Scops Owl, Sokoke Pipit, East-coast Akalat, Amani Sunbird, and Spotted Ground Thrush, Three mammals that are endemic species: - Aders Duiker, Sokoke Bush Tailed Mongoose, and Golden rumped Elephant Shrew. Situated 110km North of Mombasa

                                    Golden rumped Elephant Shrew

 

                                  Brachystegia Forest

                                   Mombasa Train

                                 Cynometra Habitat-preferred habitat for the Sokoke Scops Owl

                                  Land Crab

                                 Well marked Nature Trails

                                  Leaf Litter

                                 

                                   Brachystegia Forest

                                    Inside the Forest

                                  Brachystegia Woodland

                                 Elephant droppings

                                 

 

There are various accommodation facilities in Watamu from Budget to luxury, other areas worth visiting in the vicinity are; Gede Ruins, Mida Creek, Sabaki Estuary, Bio Ken Snake Farm, Kipepeo Butterfly House. The Warm climate makes it ideal for a visit any time of the Year. Travel is by Road or Air

Giraffe Facts

Giraffe

Height-18 feet tall, Weight up to 1360kg, Lifespan 15 to 20 years,

Gestation: 14 Months, Size at birth: 6 feet tall, 45-68kg

Age of maturity- 3-5years

A group of Giraffes- A tower of Giraffe

Heart weighs- 14 kg

Gives birth while standing up, the tall and impact on ground functions to kick start the Calf’s lungs and heart

They sleep for 1-12 minutes at a time

Tongue is 20 inches long which is blue black in colour to prevent it from getting sunburn

Feet are like dinner plate-12 inches across, tail -2.4 metres  

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Bird having a drink

Like all animals, birds need water to survive. Though they can extract some moisture from their food, most birds drink water every day. Birds also use water for bathing, to clean their feathers and remove parasites. After splashing around in a bath for a few minutes, a bird usually perches in a sunny spot and fluffs its feathers out to dry. Then it carefully preens each feather, adding a protective coating of oil secreted by a gland at the base of its tail.