Kakamega Forest
The last fragment of tropical rainforest in Kenya, at the eastern edge of the Guinea-Congolian rainforest. A paradise for birdwatching and monkey spotting.
Kakamega Forest is the easternmost remnant in East Africa of the Guinea-Congolian rainforest, which once stretched across Central Africa. It is home to more than 300 bird species, along with black-and-white colobus monkeys, red-tailed monkeys and other primates, and hundreds of butterfly species. The most popular activities are a dawn hike up Buyangu Hill for the sunrise and a night walk in search of flying squirrels and chameleons. The northern entrance at Isecheno (Buyangu) has KWS and community guides, and entry fees follow KWS rates. The forest is about 50 km from Kisumu, roughly 1.5 hours' drive, so you can visit as a day trip or stay overnight at a forest lodge.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Kibuye Market
- Kisumu Museum
- Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
- Hippo Point
- Dunga Beach
- Kit Mikayi
- Ndere Island National Park
- Lake Simbi Nyaima