Dakatcha Woodland Important Bird Area north of Malindi is at its best at this season. Thanks to March rains, the trees are brilliantly green with new leaves, many of them flowering. Most of the shrubs are in bloom, some are in fruit. Migratory birds are passing through, and Clarke’s Weavers – birds found only in Kilifi County – are checking out the seasonal wetlands as potential breeding sites.
Now there is a new guest house to stay in, overlooking a great nyari or depression and a sweeping view of Dakatcha woodland forest. This is the Bore Community Forest Centre.
Bore Community Forest Centre is about ten kilometres past Marafa off the Malindi-Baricho Road. It is owned by the community, and has just been officially opened. It has a large traditional central banda where you can view the sunrise or sit in the shade in the heat of the day.
Accommodation offered are basic rooms with one or two single beds in another large new banda. The showers and toilets are currently in the next building nearby. Bring your own food and the staff will cook it. Solar panels provide electrcity and you can charge your phone and use the Bore wifi.
The special introductory offer is Ksh.1,000 per person per night, bed and breakfast.
For more information or to book accommodation, contact Alex Katana of Green Umbrella,
E-mail: alex.katana2013@gmail.com
Mobile: 0728-526449
What’s app: 0711-424635
To book an experienced local bird guide, contact Julio Mwambire of Hell’s Kitchen, Marafa
E-mail: juliohellskitchen2@gmail.com
Mobile: 0725-082464