​Best Time To Visit – Kakamega Forest

Philip Briggs
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By Philip Briggs

Philip is a renowned Africa expert and author of many guidebooks to African destinations, including the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.

Philip is an expert for SafariBookings and author of the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.

Philip is the author of the DK Eyewitness Guide to Kenya.

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Kakamega Forest can be visited year-round. There is rain throughout the year, but usually this takes the form of brief but heavy storms. 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.

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 more, which might interfere with your activities

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