Arabuko Sokoke Entrance Fee

In this post we will look at

1.)About Arabuko Sokoke Forest

2.)FAQ about Arabuko sokoke

3.)Arabuko sokoke size

4.)List of Animals in Arabuko Sokoke

5.)Arabuko Sokoke Forest Entrance Fees

About Arabuko Sokoke Forest

The Arabuko Sokoke Forest, located along Kenya's coast, stands as the largest remaining fragment of coastal dry forest in East Africa, covering approximately 420 square kilometers. Situated about 110 kilometers north of Mombasa and near the towns of Malindi and Watamu, it is a vital conservation area due to its unique biodiversity and high levels of endemism. The Arabuko Sokoke Forest was first protected as a Crown Forest in 1943 and later gazetted in the 1960s. It is jointly managed by the Kenya Forest Service, Kenya Wildlife Service, National Museums of Kenya, Kenya Forest Research Institute, Community Forest Associations, and Friends of Arabuko Sokoke Forest.

FAQ about Arabuko sokoke

What does Arabuko Sokoke mean

The name "Arabuko Sokoke" derives from two areas within the forest: Arabuko in the south and Sokoke in the north. These names are rooted in the local Giriama language, reflecting the cultural and geographical significance of the regions. The forest's terrain is relatively flat, lying on Pleistocene lagoon sands and clays in the eastern section, separated by sandy deposits from a ridge of red Magarini sands in the west.

Arabuko sokoke size

The Arabuko Sokoke Forest covers approximately 420 square kilometers (162 square miles), making it the largest remaining coastal dry forest in East Africa.

List of Animals in Arabuko Sokoke

Mammals

Photo of Elephant in Kilifi by Mr kilifian

The forest is home to the golden-rumped elephant shrew, an endemic species easily spotted due to its distinctive coloring. Other notable mammals include the Sokoke bushy-tailed mongoose, Aders's duiker (found only here and in Zanzibar), savannah elephants, African civets, baboons, and vervet monkeys.

Birds

With over 260 recorded species, the forest is a critical bird conservation area. It is the global stronghold for the Clarke's weaver and supports populations of the Sokoke scops owl, Sokoke pipit, Amani sunbird, and spotted ground thrush.

Reptiles and Amphibians

The forest hosts unique reptiles like the green keel-bellied lizard and is exceptionally rich in amphibian diversity, including coastal endemics such as Bunty's dwarf toad.

Insects

Approximately one-third of Kenya's 870 butterfly species are found here, especially abundant during the rainy seasons.

Arabuko Sokoke Forest Entrance Fees

Kenyan Citizen	100Ksh
Kenyan Child	50Ksh
Resident	500Ksh
Resident Child	250Ksh
Non-Resident	$20
Resident Child	$10