Arabuko Sokoke Forest

East Africa’s largest remaining tropical coastal forest, Arabuko Sokoke Forest is a magnet for birders. Here is the best place to see the near endemic species, Sokoke Scops Owl and Sokoke Pipit.

East Africa’s largest remaining tropical coastal forest, Arabuko Sokoke Forest is a magnet for birders. Here is the best place to see the near endemic species, Sokoke Scops Owl and Sokoke Pipit. Just a short journey from the stunning coastal town of Watamu, a birding tour at Arabuko Sokoke Forest is an essential activity for any bird enthusiast exploring Kenya’s coast.

Spanning a staggering 420 km², this forest stands as the largest and most intact coastal forest in East Africa. It holds 20% of all Kenya’s bird species, 30% of butterfly species, and hosts at least 24 rare and endemic bird, mammal, and butterfly species. This site’s significance is truly remarkable.