Kakamega as a region in Kenya and being the most forested area in the country, covered with the tropical rainforest, is home to unique and diverse plant and animal life.
Kakamega’s forest lies in the Lake Victoria’s catchments of approximately 40Km North of Kisumu and East of the magnificent Nandi Escarpment. In 1986, Kakamega together with the adjacent Kisere forest, were gazetted as Kakamega forest National Reserve, hence an important Primate Reserve.

Due to the abundant avian population known of Kakamega and the reserve that attracts many of the nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and many bird watchers from the world over have been pulled to this region.
Including some of Africa’s hardest and softest wood like Elgon teak, Red and white stink woods and several varieties of croton, Kakamega forest has 380 species of plants.
These provide an awesome sight to the visitors. The exceptionally large -sized trees with enormous branches having beautiful orchids, act as captivating sceneries for the visitors.

The forest has many beautiful walking trails like the scenic Buyango Hill, which is the highest point in the forest, offering a perfect destination to adventure seekers.
Game viewing, bird watching, hiking and walking, as well as fishing in the rivers, are the most prime attractions for tourists visiting Kakamega.

Among the wildlife are the Bohor’s Reedbucks, Rothschilds Giraffes, Jackson’s Hartebeests, Roan Antelopes, Buffaloes, Black and White Colobus, Blue monkey, Leopards, Olive baboons, Hyenas, Porcupines and the Red tailed monkeys, which are the most popular animals.
It as well shelters 350 exotic and colourful bird species including rare snake-eating birds.
Kakamega is a must visit destination on your Kenya tour, since it’s a peaceful haven for nature lovers, wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers.

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