Arabuko Sokoke National Reserve

Arabuko Sokoke National Reserve has 40 recorded mammal species including African Elephant, African Buffalo, African Civet, Caracal, Syke's Monkeys, Yellow Baboons and Lesser Galago (or bushbaby). A portion of Kenya's most extraordinary mammals is found here, including the Golden-rumped Elephant-shrew, Sokoke bushy-tailed Mongoose and Ader's Duiker.

The Arabuko Sokoke Forest is a space of high endemism, containing endemic mammals, birds and plants. The charming brilliant rumped elephant shrew, an endemic elephant shrew the size of a rabbit, is the most perceptible of the Park's endemic mammals; the Sokoke bushy-tailed mongoose and Aders' duiker (saw as just here and in Zanzibar) are more slippery. The forest likewise has savannah elephants, African civets, just as sokokes, baboons and vervet monkeys. 

Arabuko Sokoke can be visited all year round, but heavy rainfall might restrict game drives and hiking trips. There is rain along the coast throughout the year. However, the peak of the short rains in November and the long rains in April and May make these months less appealing.

There are more than 270 species of birds recorded in the forest including a few rare and endemic species for Arabuko Sokoke National Reserve. The Clarke's Weaver is just found in Arabuko-Sokoke and another region 30 km further north of Arabuko-Sokoke in the entire world. Other worldwide endangered bird species found in Arabuko-Sokoke include Amani Sunbird, East Coast Akalat, Sokoke Scops Owl, Sokoke Pipit, and the Spotted Ground Thrush. Other birds limited to Kenyan seaside forests are tracked down the most effective in Arabuko-Sokoke, making it an incredible spot to visit.

Arabuko Sokoke is a bird watcher's delight the entire year. Numerous unusual, dry-country specials live here and can be spotted all year. Migratory birds show up in the reserve from November to April. One significant thought is the climate, as substantial showers can wreck your birding plans – November and April get the most precipitation.

Arabuko Sokoke can be visited all year round, but heavy rainfall might restrict game drives and hiking trips. There is rain along the coast throughout the year. However, the peak of the short rains in November and the long rains in April and May make these months less appealing.