The Kakamega Forest National Reserve is Kenya’s only rainforest, and is said to be the country’s last remnant of the ancient Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once spanned the continent. It is a unique and biodiverse ecosystem that provides habitat for a wide variety of plants and animals.

The forest is located in the Kakamega and Nandi County of western Kenya, northwest of the capital Nairobi, and near the border with Uganda. The park is bisected by the Kakamega Forest Station, a research center that was established in 1933. The forest itself is a classified Natural Monument.

The Kakamega Forest is a mid-altitude tropical rainforest, with an average altitude of 1,525 meters (5,003 ft). The climate is humid, with an average annual rainfall of 1,200 millimeters (47 in). The forest is home to a variety of plant and animal life, including over 380 species of birds, 130 species of butterflies, and 80 species of mammals. Some of the mammals found in the forest include chimpanzees, black and white colobus monkeys, Sykes’ monkeys, blue monkeys, elephants, buffaloes, and bush pigs.

The Kakamega Forest is a popular tourist destination, and offers a variety of activities for visitors, including hiking, bird watching, and nature walks. The forest is also home to the Kakamega Forest Exploration Centre, which provides visitors with information about the forest and its inhabitants.