Western Region

Overview

Western Kenya is one of the nation's least-visited regions in terms of tourism numbers. Yet Western Kenya is an area with hidden gems for those who enjoy life off the regular tourist trail. The easiest way to reach this region is by regularly scheduled flights into Kisumu Airport or by the generally good road from Nairobi. This area of rich forests, swamps and strange rock formations is home to some of Kenya's rarest animal species. In particular, it features the rain forest of Kakamega, covering 59,305 acres, which provides a habitat for over 300 species of birds.
Western region is rich with forests, swamps and strange rock formations. It is home to some of Kenya's rarest animal species. In particular, it features the rain forest of Kakamega, covering 59,305 acres, which provides a habitat for over 300 species of birds.

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Bucketlist Ideas

Bucket List Ideas

7 Things to Do at The Kakamega Forest Reserve

Did you know the Kakamega Forest Reserve is a national heritage site? Make sure you include these 7 things in your bucket list.

Bucket List Ideas

Kakamega Has a Funny Origin to its Name

In this second instalment of my western Kenya and North Rift trip, I stumble upon a funny revelation as to how Kakamega acquired its name, among many other interesting things.

Bucket List Ideas

Why Kakamega Should be in Your Travel Itinerary

Kakamega town is, perhaps, known more for being the home of Kakamega Forest – few among the last remnants of indigenous rain forests in the world. The forest is home to rare plant and animal life including the red-tailed monkey and ...