DISCOVER KENYA KAKAMEGA FOREST canopy of natural beauty Kakamega Forest Reserve,in shinyalu Division of Kakamega District, is a world famous equatorial rainforest known for its diversity of birds and insect life.Its uniqueness makes conservation its top priority.A visit to the forest will give you a feel of what Amazon looks like.The forest is a natural wonder that has a large variety of indigenous trees as well as species of different animals and birdlife.The rainforest which is the only one in kenya,covers 240 square km and has many different types of plants and species of butterflies,many of which can only be found there.The indigenous Mysopis Eminee,locally known as Mama Mutere,has a multitude of medicinal qualities that are believed to help cure ailments such as prostate cancer and stomach aches.The timber is very valuable and consequently,this tree has become an endangered species over the years.The climate is Wet with over 200-700 mm of rain annually. It boasts a variety of species including over 300 bird species,over 400 species of butterflies,scenic spots and waterfalls,27 species of snakes,its home to debrazza monkey and other primates,bush pig,duikers,giant water shrew,tree pangolin,porcupine,bats,otters and bushbucks.camping sites and guest house available. This is definately a place to squeeze in your diary.
Posted on: Mon, 10 Mar 2014 08:24:23 +0000
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