Kakamega Forest National Reserve
Getting There
Kenya Parks
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Kakamega Forest is 420km/260mi northwest of Nairobi and 45km/27mi north of Kisumu. The drive from Nairobi takes about six hours. You can organize a pick-up, rent a car, or take a taxi from Kisumu International Airport (KIS), which is an hour drive away from Kakamega.
Most people flying from Europe or North America to Kenya arrive in Nairobi as this is the biggest transport hub, and there is a lot of choice for tickets. Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) is located 15km/9mi southeast of Nairobi. Kenya's second international airport is Moi International Airport (MBA) situated 9km/6mi west of Mombasa.
Airlines & Ticket Prices
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Domestic Flights
Charter flights between parks are usually organized for you by your tour operator. There are daily flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS). Domestic flights to Kisumu can be booked with several domestic carriers:
Passport, Visa & Other Entry Requirements
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