Witu Forest Reserve
Witu Forest is a protected area in Lamu District, Kenya, East Africa. It was formed in 1927 and the forest covers 4,639 hectare. The Witu Forest is bounded by the Pangani Swamp to the northeast and east and by a Ranch, including the Mungajini Forest to the east and southeast. The adjacent Mungajini Forest on the Nairobi Ranch contains approximately 1,100 hectares. As of 2007, there was no management plan for the forest. The forest is mainly a conservation area established to protect wildlife and some of the endangered plant species such as the Euphorbia tanaensis.The forest reserve is generally regarded to offer the best birding, and it is also where the bulk of the accommodation lies, including the upmarket Rondo Retreat and delightful but affordable Forest Rest House and delightful but affordable Forest Rest House.
How to reach Witu Forest Reserve:
How to reach: On arrival to the Kenya airport then access to the 471 km from Kenya then access to the nearest Keekorok Lodge then forest reserve.
Hotels in and around the Witu Forest Reserve:
Excursion: Interesting / Popular Destination around Witu Forest Reserve:
Prominent Animals found in Witu Forest Reserve:
Park Timings of Witu Forest Reserve:
The Park is open daily from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.
Map of Witu Forest Reserve:
Witu Forest is a protected area in Lamu District, Kenya, East Africa. It was formed in 1927 and the forest covers 4,639 hectare. The Witu Forest is bounded by the Pangani Swamp to the northeast and east and by a Ranch, including the Mungajini Forest to the east and southeast. The adjacent Mungajini Forest on the Nairobi Ranch contains approximately 1,100 hectares. As of 2007, there was no management plan for the forest. The forest is mainly a conservation area established to protect wildlife and some of the endangered plant species such as the Euphorbia tanaensis.The forest reserve is generally regarded to offer the best birding, and it is also where the bulk of the accommodation lies, including the upmarket Rondo Retreat and delightful but affordable Forest Rest House and delightful but affordable Forest Rest House.
How to reach Witu Forest Reserve:
How to reach: On arrival to the Kenya airport then access to the 471 km from Kenya then access to the nearest Keekorok Lodge then forest reserve.
Hotels in and around the Witu Forest Reserve:
- Keekorok Lodge
- Fairmont Zimbali Lodge
- Kumbali Country Lodge
- Jalsa Beach Hotel & Spa
- Forest Creek Lodge & Spa
- Serenity Forest Eco Reserve
Excursion: Interesting / Popular Destination around Witu Forest Reserve:
- Rhino Walking Safaris
- Ubizane Wildlife Reserve
- Kibale Forest National Park
- Shimba Hills National Reserve
- Obudu Mountain Resortmore info
Prominent Animals found in Witu Forest Reserve:
- Giraffe
- Gerenuk
- Gazelle
- Buffalo
- Leopard
- Cheetah
- Elephant
- Antelopes
- Hartebeest
- Lesser kudu
Park Timings of Witu Forest Reserve:
The Park is open daily from 6.00 am to 7.00 pm.
Map of Witu Forest Reserve: