Kakamega Rainforest

Kakamega rainforest is the only tropical rain forest in Kenya of the Guineo-congolian type. It once stretched across the Central Africa to East Africa. Kakamega forest is located in Western Kenya, Kakamega East District (Kakamega county).

Kakamega Forest has over 330 species of birds, 380 species of plants, 400 species of butterflies, 7 species of primates, other animals include chameleons, skinks and lizards.

Other mammals includes ,squirrels, Bush bucks, Aardvarks, porcupines, giant forest hogs and many others. The Rainforest is penetrated by a network of walking/hiking trails silent with only melody of singing birds, whispering trees, rasp of butterflies as they fly on by, the croaking frogs, chattering of monkeys as they move from one tree to another and gurgling streams nearby.

Rates for accommodation in Kakamega forest rest house

Forest rest House Accommodation fee is 500Ksh per person per night.

Southern part of Kakamega forest Park entry fee is 600Ksh tourists, 400ksh residents and 200ksh citizen per person.

• Water proof Tent hiring is 800Ksh per group per night.
• Meals, breakfast 350Ksh, Lunch 500Ksh, Dinner 500Ks per person
• Forest walks, Short walk 500Ksh (2hours), Sunrise/sunset 1000Ksh, Long walk 800ksh Night walk 1200ksh, Full day walk 2500ksh per person.
• Entertainment (Isukuti dance) and Story telling 6000ksh per group.
• Bull fight in Shibuye or Khayega is 10,000ksh per group.

Useful External links

• KWS TARIFFS for Parks and Bandas
• Respect Wildlife code
• Kenya Forest Service KFS
• Tourists information in Kenya

There is Accommodation inside the Forest for both Budget travelers and top-end travellers e.g. Kakamega Forest Rest House, Isencheno Campsite, Isecheno KEEP bandas, Rondo Retreat Centre in the Southern part, Kakamega Forest Reserve.

In the Northern Kakamega Forest National Reserve, there is Udo's Bandas, Isikuti Guest House and Udo's Camping Site.

Operating Hours

The Forest reserve is open 365 days a year, even holidays, from 8am till 6pm. It is possible to arrive earlier for a sunrise walk, or to come for a night walk, but please book ahead of time.

Contact

Abraham Imbai, Kakamega rainforest Tour Guide

E-mail: kakamegaforesttour@gmail.com

E-mail: kakamegaforest@yahoo.com

Phone: +254 726 951 764

or +254 771 806 284

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