Kakamega Forest National Reserve
User Reviews (17)
Kenya Parks
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Email Shima Mudakha | 35-50 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
we saw incredible monkey with white hair on their back so pretty, Kakamega people are amazing. food was delicious .there are so many birds and the trail is wonderful.
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Email Lori Carlisle | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
We chose Kakemega for the birdlife and were not disappointed!
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Email Linda | 50-65 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
the best place for watching West African birds in Kenya,especially there is a nice staying home for traveler, Rondo Retreat.
Email Cookswell Jikos | 20-35 years of age | Experience level: over 5 safaris
biodiversity hotspot of note
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: 2-5 safaris
The Kakamega Rainforest is so beautiful! The wildlife is incredible. People come from thousands of miles away just to see the incredible birds. There are hundreds of different species of birds and butterflies in the forest. The monkeys are my favorite part! The climate is literally perfect. It is chilly in the morning and evening, and warm in the afternoon. If you want to visit the Kakamega Forest, make sure you stay at Rondo Retreat Centre, and visit the Kakamega Environmental Education Program (KEEP).
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20-35 years of age | Experience level: first safari
You won't find big game in Kakamega, but you will find diverse birds, reptiles, and plants. It's off the beaten track, and there probably won't be many other tourists around. That said, western Kenya is a densely populated rural area, so you are likely to see people.
Kakamega Forest is an oasis of the original forest that once blaneketed Kenya. It has been beautifully preserved. The butterflies alone are worth the visit.