With over 400 square kilometers and over 200 species of birds,
there's plenty for the nature enthusiast to do here.
BIRDWATCHING
With 5 globally threatened bird species, as well as hundreds of others,
the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest is a birdwatcher's paradise. The open brachistegia woodland
is ideal for stalking feeding parties of birds during the day, while walks in
the dense cynometra forest at night are arranged to see the tiny Sokoke scops
owl.
WALKING
There are many kilometers of track in the forest, ideal for walking. For added
excitemnent there is a resident herd of elephant, some buffalo and probably some
large cats too.
CYCLING
For the fit and adventurous a mountainbike ride in the forest is really exhilerating.
Conditions can be tought, though, since many roads are very very sandy.
RUNNING
A popular pastime among the Watamu residents a couple of established
routes are used for evening (and morning) runs, and you're bound to find someone
who is your level and willing to go for a run!
OVERNIGHTING
There are possibilities for camping in the forest, or even overnighting
in the tree-house. Please enquire at the Visitors Centre at the Forest Station.
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