Kakamega Forest National Reserve - Kenya’s Hidden Jewel

What to See at the Kakamega National Park

The Kakamega Forest National Reserve is a hidden jewel we are more than glad to help you uncover. Her remote location has seen her fail to feature on lists of ‘promising Kenya Holiday Destinations,’ but it is this mysteriousness that adds to her beauty and charm.

See nature in its untainted form, let’s go out on an exciting treasure hunt mission. And here is a list of stimulating activities we can engage in while at it:

Kakamega Forest Animals – Wildlife Watching

When not too busy having your mind blown away by the lush green sceneries of this paradise, maybe you could take a look at the myriad of games in the park.  The park is home to a variety of wildlife, but the playful primates always carry the day.

Cardinals in the park include the; Blue Monkey, monkeys with red tails, black Colobus monkey, Sykes monkey, white Colobus monkey, Potto, olive baboon and the De Brassai’s Monkey.

Other mammals you are likely to see in the park include; the bush pigs, bushbucks, mongoose, Potto, porcupines, the red and blue duikers, Hammer-Headed fruit bats, flying squirrels, tree pangolins and the Dik-dik.

Kakamega Forest Birds – Bird Watching

Records show that over 90% of the tourists who visit the park do so with the aim of getting acquainted with the massive population of birds. The Kakamega National Park is one of the very few locations where highland and lowland birds freely interact.

The park is home to over 367 species of birds with 45 of them confined to only that region of the country. The park is home to two globally endangered bird species; the Chaplin’s Flycatcher and the Turner’s Eremomela plus the African Gray Parrot which is an endangered species in the region.

Other birds to look out for in the park are;

• Quails
• Ibis
• Guinea Fowls
• Raptors
• Grey Heron
• The blue-headed Bee Eater
• Pink-backed Pelican
• Storks
• Hornbills
• Great Blue Turaco

Kakamega Forest Butterfly – Butterfly Watching

The Kakamega National Park houses over 4800 species of colored butterflies and an additional 6000 species of the less colored butterflies, moths. Common types of butterflies are the;

• Forest Mother of Pearl
• Mocker Swallow-tail
• Regal Swallow-tail
• Black-tipped Diadem

Kakamega Forest Snakes – Types of Snakes

The forest is home to different kinds of lizards, reptiles and amphibians. Its naked are mainly from West Africa and include Gaboon Viper, Bush Viper, Forest Cobra, Rhinoceros Viper, and Jameson;s Mamba.

Kakamega Forest Hiking

The park has several well-marked trails that you can efficiently use without the guide’s assistance. You will, beyond any reasonable doubt, enjoy the liberating moments all by yourself.

However, our knowledgeable, experienced guides are the difference between an enjoyable trek and a mesmerizing experience that you will live to remember. We strongly recommend that you take a guided walk and taste nature at the hands of our professional guides.

kakamega Forest Camping 

If camping is your cup of tea, then the Kakamega National Park is the place for you. The park is one the best places to camp in the country. The campsites in the park allow you a close encounter with the animals without necessarily having to worry about one of the hungry beasts eating you whole.

Coupled with the serene surroundings, cool atmospheres, and gorgeous backdrops, nothing beats a night out of the wild at the Kakamega National Park.

Kakamega Forest National Reserve – Monitored Walks

For one to safely walk around the Kakamega National Park, they have to be well acquainted with the complex demography of the place. Our team of born-and-raised in Kenya tour guides are that and more.

Nothing is as liberating as a walk, and the walks become even better in the presence of a trustable guide. It is in these walks that you will get to see the smaller animals you did not get a chance to see before.

Kakamega National Park – Photography

Everyone loves the idea of freezing a beautiful moment, an encounter with the park will leave you taking thousands of photos. Bringing your camera with you is mandatory lest you miss out on capturing some of these once in a lifetime moments.