MagicalKenya - Arabuko Sokoke

Arabuko Sokoke is a costal forest to the North of Mombasa. This fascinating forest wilderness is nestled beside the beaches of Watamu. The forest is a world apart from the beaches and reefs with an untold wealth of natural beauty. The air is filled with butterflies and birds, the trees alive with monkeys and the forest floor home to many smaller mammals.

The forest stretches to the headwaters of the mighty Sabaki River, and occasionally herds of elephant pass through the forest en route to the river. The 13th century Swahili town of Gedi thrived here for hundreds of years, hidden away from Portuguese invaders and the influence of the outside world. The town was eventually deserted, and today the ruins of Gedi, lying among the trees and twisting vines of the forest are a haunting reminder of the past.

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• Arabuko
• Sokoke
• Forest
• Kenya
• Mombasa
• Watamu
• Gedi
• Ruins