Kakamega Forest National Reserve
The Kakamega Forest National Reserve is situated in the Lake Victoria basin, about 50km north of Kisumu city. It is an area of immense biodiversity that has developed along its own unique evolutionary course for thousands of years. It is Kakamega reserve, which was first established in May 1985 and covers area of around 240 km². The Kakamega Forest has over 360 species of birds, 380 species of plants, 400 species of butterflies, 7 species of primates, other animals include chameleons, skinks and lizards. The park also supports more than 350 species of trees and 7 primate species including the endangered DeBrazza monkey, black and white colobus monkey and vervet monkey. The forest has been a protected area of Kenya since its vital role in the eco-system was first recognised in 1933. The Reserve is twice the size of Nairobi National Park with 380 species of plants spread in swamps, riverine and hardwood forest areas, glades and the shallow forest around the edge of the reserve. Kakamega rainforest is one of the best tourist destinations in Kenya and East Africa that you can visit and explore on foot enjoying the wildlife in wild. Kakamega Forest National Reserve offers unique wildlife and scenic beauty, a must visit for bird and butterfly watchers. Kakamega forest avifauna is unique not only nationally, but continentally. The best time to visit is during the rainy season, April to July, when the flowers are at their most beautiful.
How to reach Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
How to reach: By road reach to the Kakamega reserve is 415 km away from Nairobi via Nakuru and Kapsabet towns.
Hotels in and around the Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
Excursion: Interesting / Popular Destination around Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
Prominent Animals found in Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
Park Timings of Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
April to July.
Map of Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
The Kakamega Forest National Reserve is situated in the Lake Victoria basin, about 50km north of Kisumu city. It is an area of immense biodiversity that has developed along its own unique evolutionary course for thousands of years. It is Kakamega reserve, which was first established in May 1985 and covers area of around 240 km². The Kakamega Forest has over 360 species of birds, 380 species of plants, 400 species of butterflies, 7 species of primates, other animals include chameleons, skinks and lizards. The park also supports more than 350 species of trees and 7 primate species including the endangered DeBrazza monkey, black and white colobus monkey and vervet monkey. The forest has been a protected area of Kenya since its vital role in the eco-system was first recognised in 1933. The Reserve is twice the size of Nairobi National Park with 380 species of plants spread in swamps, riverine and hardwood forest areas, glades and the shallow forest around the edge of the reserve. Kakamega rainforest is one of the best tourist destinations in Kenya and East Africa that you can visit and explore on foot enjoying the wildlife in wild. Kakamega Forest National Reserve offers unique wildlife and scenic beauty, a must visit for bird and butterfly watchers. Kakamega forest avifauna is unique not only nationally, but continentally. The best time to visit is during the rainy season, April to July, when the flowers are at their most beautiful.
How to reach Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
How to reach: By road reach to the Kakamega reserve is 415 km away from Nairobi via Nakuru and Kapsabet towns.
Hotels in and around the Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
- Protea Hotel Mbale
- Rondo Retreat Centre
- Rondo Retreat Centre
- Riversand Holiday Rentals
- Hotel Riversand
- Imperial Hotel Kisumu
- Royal City Hotel
- Sunset Hotel
Excursion: Interesting / Popular Destination around Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
- Kakamega
- Wamono
- Kakamega Forest
- Amakura
- Bumala
- Broderick Falls
- Bujwane
- Bukoma
- Bungoma
Prominent Animals found in Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
- Duikers
- Bush Pig
- Squirrels
- Porcupine
- Bushbuck
- Mongoose
- Tree Pangolin
- Clawless Otter
- Giant Water Shrew
- Bats and Primates
Park Timings of Kakamega Forest National Reserve:
April to July.
Map of Kakamega Forest National Reserve: