Kakamega Rainforest Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
protected area of Kenya
About Kakamega Rainforest
The Kakamega Rainforest is the last that remains of the tropical rainforest that once stretched from the Atlantic coast across the African continent to the Indian Ocean. Even Kakamega is interspersed with open areas, both man-made and caused by wild animals. The altitude of the forest is between 1466 m and 1779 m above the sea level and it is divided into three parts. The first part is the national reserve, composed of the forests of Buyangu and Kisere in the north, and it is administered by theKenya Wildlife Service(KWS). The second part is the forest reserve administered by theKenya Forest Service(KFS). The natural reserve, which is also administered by the KFS, is made up of two enclaves of the forest reserve Isecheno in the middle and Lirhanda in the south. Geographically Kakamega is a
Top Attractions in Kakamega Rainforest
Explore the best things to see and do in Kakamega Rainforest:
- ★Batcave
- ★Buyangu Hill
- ★Isiukhu Fall
- ★Lirhanda Hill
Where to Stay in Kakamega Rainforest
- 🏨Isecheno blue shouldered guesthouse
- 🏨Isukuti Guest House
- 🏨Rondo Retreat Lodge
- 🏨Udo's bandas
Kakamega Rainforest Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 10 sections including: