Kakamega Forest
Birds
Kenya Parks
Anthony is a renowned Africa expert and author of many Lonely Planet guidebooks, including the guide to Kenya.
Kakamega Forest National Reserve is an eastern extension of the great Congo Basin rainforest. It is one of Africa’s most famous birding forests, and it supports more than 80 species on the eastern limit of their range from Central and West Africa. Examples of this are the spectacular great blue turaco and the colorful blue-headed bee-eater. More than 350 bird species have been recorded, 36 of which are endemic to the forest and can only be found here.
Notable Birds in Kakamega Forest
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Best Time for Bird Watching
Many birders find Kakamega Forest a bird-watcher’s paradise that is productive all year. Unusual forest species are often permanent inhabitants and can be seen at any time. June to August is particularly rewarding as many birds breed and display at that time. Migratory birds swoop into the forest from November to April. There is a lot of rain throughout the year, but April and May are the wettest months and travel in that time can be more challenging.
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