Friday, 27 February 2015

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






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