Kakamega tropical rain forest discovery is highly recommended for birds, butterflies and people interested in rich biodiversity and tropical forest adventures.
Here you can spot magnificent trees like Mama Mutere (Maesopsis emini), stranger figs (like Ficus lutea and Ficus sur), majestic Antiaris and Anningeria trees or and a variety Stinkwood trees (Celtis). You can also find riverine groves of huge Raffia palms left over from the time Kakamega was connected to the Congo rainforest. There are also over 400 different species of butterfly, several hundred species of birds, a number of interesting primate species including Colubus and Red-Tail Monkeys as well as the endangered DeBrazza Monkey. The magnificent forest canopy with epiphytes and lianas, and numerous streams and rivers add to the beauty and adventure of Kakamega Forest.
The forest is criss-crossed by numerous well maintained trails ideal for biking and hiking, and for the hard-core adventurer, join us on a real off-trail jungle trek in search of rare plants and secretive animals.
Enjoy a memorable trip to Kenya’s only rain forest and get a chance to rest from the stress and bustle of the city in this unique forest.
We will show you all this while having the comfort of surrounding yourself with one of the most enchanting secret and well-kept arboretums in Kenya, where you can enjoy yoga, village walks and some of the best local food in Kenya cooked to by the community as you watch and participate if you want to.
You can camp, stay in comfortable rustic bandas, or sleep outdoors in hammocks under the trees.
