Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek Mangroves Tour, Watamu, Kenya
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Half Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared group
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Book for your preferred date
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Half-day nature tour
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Forest walk
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Mida Creek mangroves
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Birdwatching
Description
Discover two of the most important natural areas on the Watamu coast in one half-day tour: the coastal forest and the mangroves of Mida Creek. Walk with a local guide under the forest canopy, then explore the creek, where the tide shapes the day and the mangroves shelter birds, crabs and young fish.
Our team handles the booking and can add the tour to any Watamu, Malindi or North Coast stay.
Rates and Child Policy
| Excursion | Schedule | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Resident and citizen adult | Resident and citizen child |
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| Forest and Mida Mangroves | Wednesday and Friday, timed around the tide | KSh 5,000 (about USD 39) | KSh 3,000 (about USD 23) | KSh 4,500 | KSh 3,000 |
- Child rates are shown in the table above; ask our team for the age range that applies to your excursion
- Children are welcome, and child rates apply as shown above
- USD figures are approximate, converted from KSh at about 129 to the dollar, and the KSh rate applies
Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice. Departure times depend on the tide and are confirmed when you book.
Excursion Overview
This tour pairs the cool shade of the coastal forest with the open water and mangroves of Mida Creek. It runs on Wednesday and Friday, because the creek is tidal and the timing has to follow the water.
- Guided walk in the coastal forest near Watamu
- Visit to the Mida Creek mangroves
- Birdlife, butterflies and small forest wildlife, subject to sightings
- Tide-based timing for the best creek conditions
- Scheduled departures on Wednesday and Friday
- Meet your guide at the confirmed time
- Walk in the forest and learn about its plants and wildlife
- Travel to Mida Creek
- Explore the mangroves at the right tide
- Return to Watamu
What to Expect
Your guide takes you into the forest on foot, pointing out trees, birds, butterflies and other small wildlife. Forest wildlife is shy, so sightings depend on the day and cannot be guaranteed.
The tour then moves to Mida Creek, where the mangroves are visited at the state of the tide that suits the day. The exact timing is confirmed when you book.
The tour is relaxed and suitable for most ages. Wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals, a hat and light clothing, and bring insect repellent, sun cream and drinking water. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_05.jpg); Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_08.jpg); Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_Starfish.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the confirmed time for a short briefing.
Walk through the coastal forest, learning about its plants, birds and small wildlife.
Continue to Mida Creek, timed around the tide.
Explore the mangroves and the creek edge with your guide.
Return to Watamu after the visit.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 5,000 per non-resident adult (about USD 39) and KSh 3,000 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay KSh 4,500 per adult and KSh 3,000 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
It runs on Wednesday and Friday. The start time depends on the tide and is confirmed when you book.
Land trips need a minimum of 4 guests, with transport charged separately where arranged. Contact our team if you are travelling with fewer.
Wear comfortable walking shoes or sandals, a hat and light clothing, and bring insect repellent, sun cream and drinking water.
Birds, butterflies and small forest wildlife are likely, but wild animals cannot be guaranteed.
$ 39.00
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