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Mida Creek:
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Mida Creek is located south of Malindi along the
Mombasa-Malindi road. The creek covers around 32 square
kilometres and is composed of extensive mudflats and mangrove
forests that attract a wide variety of flora and fauna. Along the
sheltered creeks and estuaries can be seen many species of
mangroves, among them the Rhizophora mucronata, Avicenia Marina
and Ceriops tagal among others. Along the margins of the mangrove
forests on Sudi Island, the Pied Kingfisher, the Little Egret,
the Osprey and the African Fish Eagle abound. In the mudflats
abound the Yellow-billed Storks, the grey and Black-headed herons
and the Woolly-necked Storks. Along the sandy areas are the Ghost
crabs, Money crabs and the Fiddler crabs.
Snake & Crocodile Farms:
The Bioken Laboratory and Snake Farm is located about 2
kilometres north of Watamu and is internationally known for
having the biggest collection of snakes in Africa. It has a live
collection of around 200 snakes of 30 different species. The
research station is owned and managed by James and Sanda Ashe and
was designed to breed snakes for use in research. However, it is
open to the public. You may also visit the African Snake Farm off
Mombasa-Malindi road just after Malindi Airport. Other snake
farms worth visiting include the snake and crocodile farm near
Malindi Marine Park and the Francis Ngombo Snake Farm near Gede.
Come view the wonders of the legless mobiliers.
The Kipepeo Project
The Kipepeo Project is located in Arabuko Sokoke Forest just
near the Gedi ruins on the way to Watamu. The project was started
in 1994 and involves small groups of people that have organised
themselves to rear butterflies and export their pupae abroad. The
small group of farmers are licensed to collect butterflies in the
forest for sale abroad at a fee. This is an example of allowing
the local population to reap directly the benefits of tourism.
Breeding and research is also carried out to ensure that a
constant butterfly population is maintained throughout the year.
The project is open to the public and visitors have a chance to
wonder and see a wide selection of the Arabuko Sokoke
butterflies, up to 260 species.
Falconry of Kenya:
The Falconry of Kenya is located off Lamu road near the
Moriema cottages, and has one of the greatest collection of birds
in Kenya. Their stock of birds covers eagles, falcons, goshawks
and owls. You can also be treated to a bird safari to see the
falcons at close range and watch them perform exciting flight
shows. The Falconry also operates an exclusive camp on the banks
of the river Sabaki, about 15 kilometres from Malindi town. The
camp offers spectacular views of the landscape and very romantic
sunsets.
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