Kakamega Forest National Reserve forms part of Kenya’s last surviving tract of tropical rainforest - a 45-square kilometre area of virgin stinkwood and teak trees, ferns and flowering plants. These ancient woodlands shelter a rich diversity of fauna, including tree pangolin, duiker, porcupine, seven primate species and a profusion of butterfly species. It is also a superb bird-watching destination, with over 300 avian species recorded - at least nine of them found nowhere else on earth. The forest’s many hiking trails allow visitors to catch glimpses of its resident wildlife and explore the diverse attractions across the reserve, including the Isiukhu Waterfall and Buyangu Hill, which offers 360-degree views over the forest - most spectacular in the light of dawn. You can either explore these trails on your own or enlist one of the knowledgeable guides from the Kenya Wildlife Service to lead the adventure.