​Best Time To Visit – Kakamega Forest

Anthony Ham
Expert
By Anthony Ham

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.

Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

Anthony is the author of the Lonely Planet guide to Kenya.

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Kakamega Forest National Reserve can be visited year-round. There is quite heavy rain throughout the year, but December to February are the driest months. June to August is an excellent time for bird watching, as many birds breed and display after the rains of April and May. August and September are the best months for butterflies. Migrant birds are present from November to April.


Kakamega Forest Safaris
Best Time December to February and June to July (Less rain and good bird watching)
High Season Mid-December to March and July to October (The reserve never gets very busy)
Low Season April to June and November to mid-December (Low-season rates may apply)
Best Weather December to February (Less rainfall)
Worst Weather April and May (Wettest months)

December to February –Drier Season

  • There is less rain and more sunshine
  • This is a good time for longer forest hikes
  • Roads are in good condition
  • There are many migrant birds from Europe and North Africa
  • Not the best months to find some of the special forest birds
  • The only tourist accommodation might be fully booked

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March to November –Wet Season

  • Bird watching is excellent
  • Butterflies are abundant in August and September
  • It rains a lot, which might interfere with your activities

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