Kakamega forest National Reserve sheer abundance of bird life overwhelming. This is an important primate reserves, and the forest is full of monkeys of many species. Beautiful Chameleons are often seen in the undergrowth.

At night the Kakamega forest National Reserve is a different world, the air filled with bats and ringing with the sounds of frogs, night birds and the booming call of the giant forest squirrel. Despite its easy accessibility, Kakamega is a quiet haven for nature lovers, the perfect place to relax for a few days.

The Kakamega forest National Reserve has many walking trails, and there are plenty of very good guides available.