Watamu Snake Farm

Open Today 10:00am – 4:30pm +254 707 577748
No Online Booking Required!
Adults - 1500/=
Kids - 500/=

Located in the heart of Watamu, our snake farm is one of the area’s must-visit attractions. Home to an incredible variety of East African snakes, including the Black Mamba and Ashe’s Spitting Cobra, we offer an up-close look at these fascinating creatures.

What to expect:

A full guided tour by one of our amazing team

Live snake milking every day at 11am.

Some of the rarest and most fascinating snakes in the world!

Live snake handling every day at 3pm.

What’s on at Watamu Snake Farm?

  • Venomous Snake Milking

    Monday to Friday at 11am
    See something truly extraordinary! Our expert handlers perform live venom extraction right before your eyes. Watch as they carefully collect venom and explain its fascinating uses – you’ll even get to see the venom up close. A thrilling and unforgettable experience that’s not to be missed!

  • Snake Handling Demonstrations

    Monday to Friday at 3pm
    Ever seen a snake up close? Get hands-on and watch as our skilled handlers safely interact with these incredible creatures, showcasing their unique behaviours right in front of you. It’s a thrilling and educational experience that’s sure to be a highlight of your visit. Don’t miss it – held Monday to Friday at 3pm!

  • Reptile Rangers Kids Club

    Every Saturday 10am to 12pm
    Join our Kids Club for a fun-filled Saturday morning! Give your children the chance to connect with nature, feed tortoises, dig for clues, and learn about our amazing reptile friends. KES 1300 per child (includes a juice). Children under 4 must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Half-Day Snake Safari

    Explore the local area on foot searching for snakes in the wild. Guided by experts, you’ll journey through community land, cashew and coconut forests, and finish at an incredible three-tier cave system home to endangered bats.

    Rates: 1–2 Pax: Kes 14,000 | 3–4 Pax: Kes 6,250 pp | 5–6 Pax: Kes 5,750 pp | 7–8 Pax: Kes 5,250 pp

  • Upon Enquiry: Photography Shoots

    At Watamu Snake Farm, we offer a unique opportunity to photograph a wide range of venomous and non-venomous species rarely seen or captured in such detail. Our expert handlers safely position the snakes in naturalistic settings within the farm, allowing you to take stunning, lifelike photos in a controlled and secure environment.

Have any questions? Give us a call now.

  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Amazing experience

    Oct 2024 • Family

    aatifa e

    Very organised and clean. Lovely guide named Alex who was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. We learnt a lot about the snakes and the kids had a great time.

    Well worth it.

  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Very informative and interesting

    Jul 2023 • Friends

    Daniel M

    It was such a brilliant experience. Nancy (the Mother of Snakes!) was so knowledgeable and patiently answered all of our questions!

  • ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

    Great guide, learned loads

    Apr 2023 • Friends

    ATraveller

    Arthur was an incredible guide!! Made the experience really worth it, we learned so much about snakes and reptiles and really did not expect it
    Rexxomend it if you have some spare time in watamu and want a change from just staying at the beach

 

Open Today
10am – 4.30pm
+254 723 386 558
+254 707 577 748

No Booking Necessary!


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About Us

The Watamu Snake Farm, established in 1980 by James Ashe and his wife Sanda, began as a reptile research and education center. As James's health declined in 2002, his protégé Royjan Taylor took over, aiming to establish Kenya's first snakebite center of excellence. Tragically, Royjan passed away in 2019, and the Taylor Ashe Antivenom Foundation (TAAF) was established in their memory to continue their work.

TAAF has since partnered with global organizations to develop a new Pan-African polyvalent antivenom, addressing the critical need across Africa. With significant donations, facilities at the farm were upgraded, including a new milking suite and laboratory, positioning it as a world-class center focused on snakebite education, prevention, and research, continuing the legacy of its founders.

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  • Snakebite significantly harms Kenya's poorest, contributing to roughly 138,000 global deaths and over 500,000 disabilities each year. It represents 44.8% of human-animal conflict cases in Kenya.

  • The cost of treating snakebite envenoming is substantial, often devastating community finances. Survivors face long-term challenges including unemployment, social rejection, and stigma due to disabilities and disfigurement.

  • Taylor Ashe Antivenom Foundation supports the World Health Organisation’s aim to halve snakebite-related deaths and disabilities by 2030. This initiative focuses on improving community engagement and empowerment to tackle this neglected tropical disease.

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