Day tour to Kakamega Rainforest from Kisumu
ID: GYG1187729-1821757
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
09:00 hours
Description
The forest is famous for its diversity of plants, bird species, insect life, and its uniqueness. A rainforest that once spanned west and central Africa with its easternmost edge in Western Kenya
After meeting your guide in the lobby of your hotel at 7:00am, start your journey to Kakamega Forest. Explore the forest's unique trails, focusing on endemic bird species (over 300 types!) and colorful butterflies and waterfalls.
12:00 PM - 1:00 PM: Picnic Lunch: Enjoy a packed lunch at a designated spot.
1:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Butterfly Watching & Forest Exploration: Discover the forest's vibrant butterfly species in clearings.
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM: Short Walk/Souvenir Shopping: A final short trail or visit local craft stalls for Luhya crafts.
3:00 PM: Depart Kakamega Forest.
4:30 PM - 5:00 PM: Arrive back in Kisumu.
Kakamega Forest is known for:
• Over 300 bird species
• More than 400 butterfly species
• Several primates, including blue monkeys and colobus monkeys
• Rare plants and medicinal trees
• Endemic species found nowhere else in Kenya
Highlights
- Rich variety of plant and animal species, including many that are rare, endemic
- Diverse butterfly and insect populations, with numerous species
- Rich in amphibian and reptile diversity, with numerous species of frogs, toads
Guiding languages
INCLUDED
- Return transfer from and to the reserve
- Bottled drinking water
- Lunch
- Qualified Drive Guide
- Entrance fee
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal items
- Entrance fee
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
