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FoASF Homepage - About the forest
- Visitors Centre - Forest Birds
- The Shrew - Activities - Community
Driving, walking and running in the Forest
The Official Guide to the ASF and Mida Creek, which
gives detailed information about the Forest and has lists of species of plants
and animals recorded in the Forest, was first published in 1995. It is on sale
at the Visitor Centre, along with the recently published German version of the
guide.
In April 2000 a Visitor's Guide was published by
former FoASF secretary, Tansy Bliss, who knew the Forest thoroughly after 4 years'
work there. The Guide gives a detailed account of all the paths and tracks in
the Forest, how they can be followed (ordinary car, four-wheels drive vehicle,
on foot) and what birds, mammals, butterflies and plants you are likely to see
there.
 FoASF
in conjunction with the ASFGA organises at least three specialist nature walks
in Arabuko-Sokoke Forest every year. If you would like to lead a walk or can think
of someone who would, please let us know at the above address.
The Tree House, or Platform, which was opened in
December 1999 by the Mayor of Malindi, is a fine place from which to watch birds
in the Sand Quarry area, which is swampy in the wet season. It is also a good
place to begin a walk into the Forest or to spend a night and see the sunrise.
 Any
thoughts and suggestions as to how to improve the Tree House are always welcome
and can either be put in the comments book that stays in the Tree House, or passed
through the Visitor Centre.
Everyone is welcome to use the Tree House during
the day free of charge though bookings are required for overnight stays, and there
is a small fee of Ksh 200 per person, payable at the Visitor centre, which goes
to KWS.
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