Arabuko-Sokoke National Forest

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Arabuko-Sokoke National Forest Description

The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest is East Africa's largest remaining indigenous coastal forest. The Forest contains over 260 species of birds including six species of globally threatened birds - Sokoke Scops Owl, Sokoke Pipit, East Coast Akalat, Spotted Ground Thrush, Amani Sunbird and Clarke's Weaver. Several of the rare mammals that call the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest home are the golden-rumped elephant shrew, bushy-tailed mongoose and Ader's duiker.

The forest plays host to plenty of rare species including birds, butterflies, amphibians and plants.

The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest contains three forest types: mixed forest; Brachystegia, woodlands on the east side, and Cynometra, thick forest on red soil located in the western area. The

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Hobbies & Activities category: Natural area; National park; Scenic site or route; Wildlife area, bird sanctuary

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Arabuko-Sokoke National Forest
Box 109
Malindi, Coastal
Kenya

http://www.kws.org/arabuko.html

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