Watamu: Mida Creek Mangrove & Birdwatching Tour w/Boat Ride

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Explore Mida Creek's mangrove forests and spot a variety of bird species on a guided tour. Enjoy a boat ride, walk along boardwalks, and experience the beauty of the ecosystem.

Highlights

  • Immerse yourself in the beauty of Mida Creek's mangrove forests
  • Spot a variety of bird species, including flamingos and kingfishers
  • Explore the mangrove channels on a boat tour and enjoy the scenery
  • Walk along boardwalks for unique views and closer encounters with nature
  • Enjoy a relaxing boat ride at sunset and watch birds roosting

Description

Begin your adventure by exploring the Mida Creek reserve, a stunning area formed of extensive mangrove forests, warm shallow waters, and large areas of mud flats at low tide. This area hosts not only many local birds, such as greater flamingo, yellow-billed stork, great white egret, and malachite kingfisher, but is also the winter home of many migrants such as the crab plover, curlew sandpiper, whimbrel, and sanderling. The osprey and African fish eagle are often overhead. The Creek is used by the local population for subsistence level fishing. Many small, dugout canoes will pass as you cruise in the creek. A bird-lovers paradise, Mida Creek is also the spot to watch the spectacular African sunsets whilst sipping an icy cold Dawa aboard an old Arabian dhow at the end of an active day. Mida Creek boasts extensive mangrove forests, mudflats, and shallow waters, providing crucial habitats for various species. The creek attracts numerous migratory and resident bird species, making it a popular spot for bird enthusiasts. Exploring Mida Creek by boat, whether by canoe, dhow, or motorboat, is a common way to experience its beauty and wildlife. The creek, along with Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, is recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, highlighting its importance for biodiversity conservation and sustainable use. Local communities are involved in projects like mangrove replanting and running a crab farm and restaurant, contributing to both conservation and economic development.

Includes

Pick up and drop off Entry fee Transportation Bottled water Boat tours Birdwatching Mangrove boardwalk Sunset cruises Lunch seafood (lobster, shrimp, fish) All Fees and Taxes General Local Guide

Important Information

  • Mida Creek is a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Local communities are involved in conservation projects

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