Sabaki River Estuary

Located north of Malindi town is where Kenya’s second largest river; the Sabaki River meets the Indian Ocean. Because of the conjunction of freshwater and saltwater, a mosaic of different habitats has developed. The estuary has huge dunes situated about 200 to 300 metres inland from the shore. Some parts of the dunes are still on the move while others are fixed in their position by growing vegetation. The estuary is recognized as an Important Bird Area (IBA) and is an excellent place to view waterfowl. The best time for birding are around the high tides because it brings the wading birds.