Kakamega Forest National Reserve is a natural tropical forest within the counties of Nandi and Kakamega. The closest town is Kakamega. It is said to be Kenya’s last remnant of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once spanned the continent.

This beautiful forest is home to various mammals including bush pigs, giant forest hedgehogs, colobus monkeys, Debrazzar monkeys and pottos. Some of the birds to be seen here include the Blue Headed Bee Eater, Black Billed Turaco, Turner’s Eremomela and Grey Parrots. Bird watching, hiking and rock climbing can be enjoyed here in the serenity of the forest that time forgot.