Kakamega Forest National Park

Location

The Kakamega Forest National Park is located northwest of Nairobi in Kenya’s Nandi County.

Size

The size of Kakamega Forest National Park is around 92 square miles.

History

The Kakamega Forest National Park was gazetted in 1933 as a Forest Trust and in 1986 a portion of the forest was joined with the Kisere Forest to create the Kakamega National Park.

Entrance Fees & Permits

The entrance fee to Kakamega Forest National Park is USD 25 per adult.

Hours of Operation

The Kakamega Forest National Park is open between 8am and 5pm daily.

How to Get There

By Road

The drive from Nairobi to Kakamega Forest National Park is around 216 miles, a drive that would take over six and a half hours.

By Air

Visitors can take a 55-minute flight from Nairobi to Kisumu Airport and then drive 90 minutes to get to Kakamega Forest National Park.

Best Time to Visit

Weather & Climate

The rainfall is low during the winter months of June and July, making this a great time to visit, and again during the high season from December to February. Enjoy a dry climate as you discover the wonders of the Kakamega Forest National Park.

Avoiding Crowds

Visitors looking to avoid crowds should consider visiting Kakamega Forest National Park between the months of December to March and again either late June and early July or at the end of October, just on the edge of high and peak season.

Value for Money

With a variety of accommodations that range from comfortable and simple three-star options to modest hotels, discovering this part of Kenya is a value-for-money experience.

Wildlife and Landscape

Popular Wildlife Sightings

Discover unusual animals such as the potto and tree pangolin when visiting the Kakamega Forest National Park. Giant hedgehogs and Colobus monkeys are always a treat to see and if you are enjoying a night drive, look out for civet and genet. Over 400 species of bird have been discovered in the park.

The Terrain

On the eastern border of Kakamega Forest National Park, the Nandi escarpment presents steep cliffs with other parts of the park clearly hilly while the rainforest covers vast parts of the park.

Experience

Game Drives

Experience the wonders of the Kakamega Forest National Park with enclosed 4×4 game drives through a diverse landscape, the chance to see colobus monkeys, De Brazza’s Monkeys and the small duiker, among many other fascinating animals.

Game Walks

There are nature trails that can be walked either with or without a qualified guide and a chance during the 5am–7am sunrise walk to spot nocturnal favorites such as the potto.

The Crying Stone

Witness the mystery of this weeping rock, said to depict a mourning woman, the water seeping from the “neck” of the feature.

Murilo Gardens

Enjoy a walk around the grounds of the Muliro Gardens, enjoying some downtime under tranquil trees.

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