Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve Best Time To Visit
Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.
It is possible to visit Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve at any time of year. However, heavy rain might interfere with drives and forest hikes. There is rain along the coast throughout the year, but the months of April and May are very wet and therefore less ideal.
December to March & June to September Drier Seasons
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Mostly sunny and not much rain
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The park never gets busy
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Roads are in good condition
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Resort hotels, which can be used as a base, get very busy
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Scenery is drier and there might be haze in the sky making views harder to appreciate
April to May & October to November Wet Seasons
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Everything is green and lush with many flowers
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Very few other visitors
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Bird watching is excellent and the Clarke’s weaver arrives
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Frogs are most active after rain
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There are many overcast days and rain can dampen enthusiasm for activities
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Roads in the forest can deteriorate
Best Time To Go by Major Park
- Amboseli National Park
- Buffalo Springs NR
- Lake Nakuru National Park
- Masai Mara NR
- Samburu National Reserve
- Tsavo East National Park
- Tsavo West National Park