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    Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

    Eco Lodge · Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve, Kenya

    Luxury
    PlnrScore 59
    Best time
    Jan, Feb, Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Health
    Malaria area: take prophylaxis
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    Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers is a guesthouse near Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve.

    Why stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

    • Airstrip 22 km away

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
    Spa, Wellnes, Massage
    Amenities
    Pool, Spa, Wellness, Restaurant, Dining, Bar

    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    328

    Species

    12

    Mammals

    48

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Kenyan Rock Agama13 sightings
    • Vervet Monkey11 sightings
    • White-headed Dwarf Gecko8 sightings
    • Anchieta's Ridged Frog7 sightings

    Best time to stay at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers

    Best months:
    February
    August
    September
    Jan
    Great27°C52mm
    Feb
    Great27°C36mm
    Mar
    Great28°C76mm
    Apr
    Fair27°C178mm
    May
    Good26°C108mm
    Jun
    Great25°C80mm
    Jul
    Great24°C54mm
    Aug
    Great24°C39mm
    Sep
    Great25°C47mm
    Oct
    Great26°C54mm
    Nov
    Fair26°C169mm
    Dec
    Good27°C135mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High31°32°32°30°29°28°27°28°29°30°30°31°
    Low25°26°26°25°25°24°23°23°23°24°24°25°
    Rain mm4429691961329473465550156123
    Humidity76%74%74%79%77%76%76%75%75%76%79%79%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airstrip

    Vipingo Estate Airport (HKVG)

    22 km away

    Nearest airport

    Malindi International Airport (MYD)

    26 km from the park

    International airport

    Moi International Airport (MBA)

    83 km from the park

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    Data updated September 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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