Below are various National Reserves
that will make your stay in Mombasa a pleasant one. These are some of the
attractions that make Mombasa a holiday destination for many.
Arabuko
Sokoke Forest Reserve
Arabuko Sokoke is located in
Kilifi approximately 110km North of Mombasa town.
Attractions and
Activities
Arabuko National Park is an important habitat for
endemic/endangered birds, insects and mammals.
Arewale
National Reserve
It was opened to preserve the Hunter’s
hartebeest (Hirola antelope). The Reserve can be accessed from Garissa to Lamu
road
Attractions and
Activities
Arewale National Reserve is an important habitat for Hirola
antelope as well as various animal types
Diani/Chale
Marine Reserve
It was created to protect the
fragile coral reef, it is located South of Mombasa
Attractions and
Activities
The activities at the Diani/Chale Marine reserve include
traditional dhow fishing trips, snorkeling and non-motorized watersports
Dodori and
Boni National Reserves
Dodori and Boni National Reserves
are located at the northern stretch of the coastline just adjacent to Kiunga
Marine National Park.
Attractions and
Activities
Attractions at Dodori and Boni National Reserve include various
animals like lion, lesser kudu, elephants, buffalos, gerenuk, giraffe, and
hippos too as well as birds such as pelicans etc.
It has very dense varied species of mangrove forests
Kisite and Mpunguti Marine Parks are
located on the south coast off Shimoni and south of Wasini Island in Kwale South coast of Mombasa, Kenya.
Attractions and
Activities
The
surrounding waters have well developed coral gardens and a large variety of
fish.
Kisite Mpunguti National Marine
Park is the home of Dolphin and Coconut crab in Kenya.
Traditional
Dhows sail you back and forth to the underwater park where you can enjoy
snorkeling or diving among its colorful coral reefs. Dolphins, turtles, manta
rays, angelfish and parrotfish are regularly sighted.
Best time to Visit Kisite and Mpunguti Marine Parks
The best time would be between October – January
Shimba Hills is located 56km south
of Mombasa town, in Kwale district of coast province, Kenya.
Attractions and
Activities
It is the only reserve in the
country where you will see sable antelope.
At
the baited water hole at Shimba Lodge it is possible that you will see leopard
and so many elephants. The ecosystem comprises of a heterogeneous habitat
including forest lands, exotic plantations, scrub lands and grasslands.
Tana River Primate Reserve
The Tana River Primate Reserve is
located 350km east of Nairobi and 240km north of Mombasa in Tana River district
of coast province, Kenya.
Attractions and
Activities
The
ecosystem consists of riparian forests, dry woodlands and savannah habitats on
the east and west of the lower Tana River.
Mombasa Kenya has various attractions
that make it a desired holiday destination for both locals and foreigners; it
is a city that serves you everything which makes your stay here a memorable
one.
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