The Arabuko-Sokoke forest is managed by the Kenya Forest Service and is the largest and most intact coastal forest in East Africa. It has about 20 percent of Kenya’s bird species, 30 percent of butterfly species, and 24 rare and endemic birds, mammals, and butterfly species While there, one can see rare species like Golden-rumped Elephant-shrew, Ader’s Duiker, and the Sokoke busy-tailed mongoose. Clarke’s weaver is only found in Arabuko-Sokoke and another area further north of the forest in the whole world, making it the only bird species found in Kenya. One can take a walk, drive, picnic, or cycle around the forest. The best time to visit the forest is early in the morning or late afternoon, while the best time for bird watchers to visit is from dawn to 9 am.
