Throughout the year (except for April and May)
Mid December to March and July to October
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Kenya is known for the diversity of its native wildlife, and rightfully so. But there is more to this jewel of the African continent than elephants and lions. The Kakamega National Reserve is a remnant from a lost age. The last remaining piece of the Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once covered all of Western Kenya.
Within its borders, you will find treasures to awaken the mind and fill the heart. You will see birds that do not exist anywhere else, mysterious primates, and rare forest-dwelling mammals while walking deep forest trails that seem carved from another century. Kakamega Safari Tours are an important part of our offerings at FlashMC Tours. Once you partake of this stunning nature preserve you’ll know why.
Safaris in Kakamega: The Kenya Birding and Wildlife Safari
The Kakamega Forest National Reserve is a natural wonder of the world, harbouring more than 1,000 species of birds and scores of smaller but equally impressive mammals, some seen rarely anywhere else. But if you really want to optimize your exposure to the wildlife of Western Kenya you must partake of our Kenya Birding and Wildlife Safari.
As far as Western Kenya and Kakamega Safari Tours go this is among the best. For 9 days you will be escorted in safety and comfort from one natural wonder to another and take in the entire panoply of East African wildlife including giraffe, lion, elephant, zebra, rhino, gazelle, cheetah and more. That’s in addition to the astonishing diversity you will see in the Kakamega National Reserve, where you will spend 2 nights and 1 full day.
Kakamega Forest has a tropical, high-rainfall climate. Due to its proximity to the equator, temperatures are constant throughout the year. Average afternoon temperatures are around 28°C/82°F, but nighttime is cool at around 11°C/52°F. It rains throughout the year, but it peaks in April and May.
General weather summary in April
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
Long sleeve shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
74%
Amount
252 mm
Wind speed
9 kmh
Humidity
76%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in May
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
79%
Amount
241 mm
Wind speed
8 kmh
Humidity
77%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in June
Feel like
Mildly cool, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
79%
Amount
165 mm
Wind speed
8 kmh
Humidity
74%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in July
Feel like
Mildly cool, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
67%
Amount
159 mm
Wind speed
9 kmh
Humidity
70%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in August
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
71%
Amount
213 mm
Wind speed
10 kmh
Humidity
69%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in September
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
62%
Amount
170 mm
Wind speed
10 kmh
Humidity
69%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in October
Feel like
Pleasantly warm, humid but cool
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
65%
Amount
135 mm
Wind speed
10 kmh
Humidity
69%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in November
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
T-shirt, rain coat and rain boots
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
62%
Amount
119 mm
Wind speed
9 kmh
Humidity
71%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in December
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing, Sleeveless shirt and shorts
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
27%
Amount
83 mm
Wind speed
10 kmh
Humidity
68%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in January
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing, Sleeveless shirt and shorts
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
14%
Amount
65 mm
Wind speed
11 kmh
Humidity
66%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in February
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing, Sleeveless shirt and shorts
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
18%
Amount
100 mm
Wind speed
12 kmh
Humidity
64%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
General weather summary in March
Feel like
Pleasantly warm with a gentle breeze
What to wear
Light clothing, Sleeveless shirt and shorts
Daylight length
12 hours
Chance of rain
40%
Amount
142 mm
Wind speed
12 kmh
Humidity
69%
Sunrise
06:34 AM
Sunset
06:40 PM
C°
Temperature
F°
30
20
10
0
86
68
50
32
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Things to do in Kakamega
Go Birding: If you are a fan of birding there are few places that equal the Kakamega National Reserve for the sheer variety of obscure bird species. You’ll see African broadbill, black-billed weaver, chestnut wattle-eye, grey parrot, Kakamega greenbul, pink-footed puffback, red-headed malimbe, white-chinned prinia, white-spotted flufftail and hundreds more species.
Take a Hike: One of the most popular activities during Safaris in Kakamega is hiking. The reserve sports a variety of trails that range in length from 1 to 7 km and in difficulty from easy to moderate. Several trails pass evocative waterfalls, snake through the deepest part of the ancient forest and occasionally open up to provide spectacular vistas.
Go Camping: If you are not the type who goes for organized Kakamega Tours you will be happy to hear that parts of the forest have been set aside specifically for camping. Mischief is discouraged by the presence of local guards so you can rest assured knowing you’re safe as you enjoy the abundant thrills of staying overnight in the deep African jungle.
Polish Your Photographic Skills: Kakamega Safari Tours reveal a gold mine for photography buffs. The interior of the forest has remained essentially unchanged for thousands of years and is a place of stunning natural beauty and diversity. Because of the dense nature of the tree cover, you won’t see lions or giraffe or wildebeest. What you will find are several types of monkeys, bushpigs, genet, tiny antelope-like creatures called dik-diks and much more.
Visit The Crying Stone: Located just a short drive outside the forest is one of the most compelling sites in Western Kenya. The Crying Stone is a natural rock formation that resembles (a somewhat modern take on) the human figure. The stone is more than 120 feet high with a second stone perched somewhat precariously atop it, providing the “head” for the figure. What makes the Crying Stone such a rich source of myth and legend is that, from time to time, water drips from under the “head” down the front of the “body” of the stone, giving the impression it’s crying.
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