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Members of the group provide guiding services to visitors. Many of the group’s members are expert birders and naturalist who locate the forest “small seven” among other attractions. It is advised to…

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Members of the group provide guiding services to visitors. Many of the group’s members are expert birders and naturalist who locate the forest “small seven” among other attractions. It is advised to take a local guide into the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest with you to achieve the full experience.

Visiting forest is one of the best ways to support communities and forest conservation. You can chose one of these community guides:

Jonathan Mwachongo

Jonathan Mwachongo

Jonathan is a qualified guide. He studied tour guiding and administration certificate in 1997 in a college. He has trained in professional guide of the forest and creek code and conducts. Has a knowledge in city tour and historical monuments. Work with visitors to plan tailor made Packages for both tours and Safaris into the parks. Birdwatching and driver position makes him unique with others.

+254724440374

jonoiseau@gmail.com

Willy Nganda

Willy Nganda

Willy is a professional Safari guide, started guiding in Arabuko Sokoke Forest and surrounding area since 1993. Specialized in bird watching and big game safaris, he does guiding in all over East Africa. He also assisted and worked as a research assistant during the Golden Elephant Shrew, Butterflies, Amani Sunbird and Sokoke Scops Owl studies.

+254733971604

+254723314416

willynganda@gmail.com

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