Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
Getting There
Kenya Parks
Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.
Your entry point to Kenya will most likely be Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), 15km/9mi southeast of the capital city Nairobi. The second international airport is Moi International Airport (MBA), located 9km/6mi west of the coastal city of Mombasa. From either airport you can take a domestic flight to Malindi, which is the closest airport to Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve.
The main entry for Arabuko Sokoke is Gede Gate, which stands alongside the main surfaced road between Mombasa and Malindi. It is around 100km/60mi north of Mombasa (2½ hours’ drive*) and 550km/340mi from Nairobi (at least 9 hours*).
Malindi is only 18km/11mi from Gede Gate (a drive of less than 30 minutes). Even closer, the popular beach resort of Watamu is a mere 8km/5mi from Gede Gate (15 minutes’ drive). Day trips are offered by most hotels in Malindi and Watamu, or you can hire a car.
The car park for Gede National Monument is 3km/2mi from Gede Gate by road.
*Driving times are only a rough indication. You should always consider the possibility of significant delays.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
Please check Skyscanner to see which airlines can take you to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO), and what tickets would cost.
Domestic Flights
Domestic flights from Nairobi leave from Wilson Airport (WIL), 6km/4mi south of the city, or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). Scheduled flights to Malindi from Nairobi and some of Kenya’s parks can be booked with several domestic carriers:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
Please check our Getting There – Kenya page to learn more about passport, visa and other entry requirements.