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Arabuko Sokoke Forest KFS Gede Gate (Main Gate)

Google rating 4.3 (63 reviews)
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The best place to connect with nature when in Malindi, where you'll spot big groups of elephants and rare owls. Trained guide Jonathan Baya earns recommendations for his professional storytelling that enhances the experience. A worth-it life memory for all nature lovers.

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Monday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
TuesdayToday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Wednesday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Thursday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Friday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Saturday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Sunday6:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Google reviews

4.363 Google reviews
  • Wambui K.Google review · 30 Dec 2025

    Biggest group of elephants also spotted rare owls.

  • Felix M.Google review · 24 Dec 2025

    The best place to visit when in malindi . Connect to the nature as you walk as you walk around . Enjoying the trained guide as you walk. It was a worth life memoirs. I would not wish to miss such a beautiful scenery.

  • Radek Z.Google review · 26 Nov 2024

    I would like to recommend visit to arabuko sokoke forest to all the nature lovers. I would also like to recommend a tour guide Mr Jonathan Baya who will enhance your experience with his proffesional guidance and ability to spot and name animals around. We were really impressed by his experience and knowledge. Thanks Jonathan.

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  • Martha O.Google review · 22 Jun 2024

    Beautiful all round . We paid 1220 for two citizens and one none citizen . There’s a 2400 option for a guide but we opted to just go explore by ourselves. There is a cultural manyttas there and the place is just stunning .

  • James O.Google review · 14 Apr 2023

    Visiting this forest is always awesome!!! I've guided lots of clients (Am a freelance Tour Guide). I saw lots of Birds as always my main objective of going into this forest...it's always great to see the forest Elephant,Elephant Shrew(Sengi) Suni and different beautiful plants and ofcourse nice trails...you can feel free to contact me as a guide to the birds of this beautiful forest.

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Location

Kefri Building, B8, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arabuko Sokoke Forest KFS Gede Gate (Main Gate) is open daily, 6:00 AM – 6:00 PM.
Arabuko Sokoke Forest KFS Gede Gate (Main Gate) is located at Kefri Building, B8, Watamu.
Call +254 743 030850 or visit friendsarabukosokoke.org.

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