Kakamega Forest National Reserve

Description

Teeming with over 300 bird species, over 400 butterfly species recorded and a safe haven to about seven primate species, Kakamega Forest makes a perfect destination for nature lovers and bird watchers. The forest is renowned by bird enthusiasts not only in the confines of our borders but also globally. Scenic spots easily accessible and rewarding sites worth your visit include Buyangu hill-a short sharp climb to a rocky summit from where the rolling forest canopy can be viewed to the South. Other spots include Lirhanda hill and Isiukhu waterfalls.

Unique snake species numbering to about thirty six species find a conducive home environment in the forest. True to the forest’s continental origins, the snakes of Kakamega are also found in West Africa. They include the Forest Cobra, The Gold’s Cobra, the Forest Night Adder, the Black – Lipped Cobra, Jameson’s Mamba, the Bush Viper, the Rhinoceros- horned Viper and the Gabon Viper. The beautiful forest and natural glades, rich and unusual in their composition makes it unique both nationally and globally where over 380 species of trees have been recorded.

Visitors can enjoy picnicking, camping, bird/butterfly watching, hiking, scenic viewing, cycling and cultural tourism from the rich Western Kenya community.