Eco-Tourism

Eco-tourism has demonstrated a great potential in sustaining the long-term future of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek. Given the rare and unique wildlife in these areas, the potential for income generation from Eco-tourism is high.

ASSETS is promoting Eco-tourism by providing facilities which allow visitors a more in-depth experience of the sites. A hanging mangrove walkway and bird hide was constructed at Mida Creek. All the proceeds from the Boardwalk go directly into the ASSETS Eco-bursary fund for Secondary School scholarships.

Mida Boardwalk

The Boardwalk is a 260m long walkway hanging on suspended galvanized steel cables with a small structure at the end (bird hide) for bird-watching and viewing the creek. 

This facility is strategically placed overlooking a high tide roosting site for over 5,000 water birds. The reception is situated at the entrance to the Creek from where the operations are managed. Highly trained guides are available at the reception for interpretation of the habitat and general guiding of visitors.

Upon paying a minimum entry fee of Ksh 400/= (3 USD) for non-residents visitors, Ksh 200/= for residents and Ksh 100/= for Kenyan citizens, one is guaranteed a life time memorable experience of the extremely complex Mangrove ecosystem of Mida Creek. This facility whose operation is being managed by A Rocha Kenya through a memorandum of agreement is the property of Muvera wa ASSETS.   

The Sokoke-Forest MTB Bike Challenge

The Sokoke Forest MTB Challenge was started to both provide a chance for cyclists to enjoy some of our diverse & challenging coastal riding conditions as well as to raise funds for the conservation of Arabuko-Sokoke Forest through which the race takes place.

The event was established in 2018 by A Rocha Kenya in collaboration with Turtle Bay Beach Club and Ocean Sports. The event takes place mostly during the last weekend of May every year. All the proceedings from the race are fueled into ASSETS where there are used for the eco-bursaries.

If you are a cyclist, you can support ASSETS by registering for this challenge. Corporates, organizations, institutions, individuals, et. cetera are also invited to sponsor the event. For more information, check out the Challenges website.

Donations from amazing people like you

ASSETS is only as strong as the people who are rallying behind it. Even with the boardwalk and the Sokoke MTB Challenge, the donations you make is one HUGE pillar that makes ASSETS stand.