Ecosystem

Arabuko Sokoke national park is the untold story of Tropical jungle escapade. The wealthy bird diversity of this enchanting complex of aves includes six species; the Sokoke pipit, scops owl, Clark's weaver, Spotted Ground Thrush, East Coast Akalat, and Amanu sunbird. The region’s ancient trees still provide firewood, medicines, poles, timber and carving wood to the natives and still supply that vital relief rainfall. The Mida Creek hosts a variety of rare species of butterfly, while the Ader's duikers that went extinct in Zanzibar Island are amazingly found here. At the Gedi ruins, the yellow/golden-rumped elephant Shrew and the rare Sokoke bush-tailed mongoose co-exist concordally though it takes a bit of patience to notice them.

Climate

The long rains fall between April-July and short rains between October-November. The diurnal temperature ranges are 22.0 º C-29.5 º C though global warming has significantly altered this pattern. Carry plenty of water just incase you get all heated up and sweaty.