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Watch "Destination World". Now Playing. Up Next. North America. South America. More to explore. Geographically Kakamega is an eroded mountain massif, situated about m or about one mile above the sea level and part of the Kavirondo rift, which itself is a part of the East African rift. The highest peaks in the forest are Ikuwya Hill m , Lirhanda Hill m and Buyangu Hill m , while the lowest point is the Yala river m. Rivers generally flow from east or northeast to west-southwest.
The Kakamega forest reserve was created in , and in the Yala nowadays Lirhanda and Isecheno natural reserves were established. Back then, the region was used for farming and economical activity on a completely different scale than today, even as fees were eventually instated for using the forest. In large parts of the forests in the region were cut down in order to establish the Nyao-Kaimosi tea-growing zone, and thereby Kakamega was separated from Nandi.
This was a watershed event in the history of Kakamega and since that measures have been taken to restore the rainforest. One year later the shamba system of small-scale farming functional since was scrapped, and the national reserves of Buyangu and Kisere were created. Over the last decades nurseries for native trees, plants and shrubs have been set up, in addition to projects to help the indigenous butterflies one of the forest's main attractions and to introduct bee farming.
Today "human interaction with the environment" is either prohibited or limited, though local peasants are allowed to pick up dead wood and graze cattle in parts of the forest. December to February are the driest months, while April, May and August are the wettest. As Kakamega is located almost right at the Equator, temperatures are in practice constant around the year and monthly differences in precipitation are far less pronounced than in other tropical locations.
Large mammals such as elephants are rare in Kakamega, but there are a large number of different birds, snakes and butterflies.
About species of butterflies can be encountered here including Acraea , Junonia , Tirumala , Limenitidinae euphaedra and Charaxes , plus other insects like the goliathus goliatus, mantidae, and myriapodae.
The forest is also good for birdwatching; you can encounter almost as many different bird species including turacos including the great blue turaco , old world babblers including the grey-chested kakamega , sunbirds including the Nectarinia rubescens kakamegae. The forest is also home to some very rare birds like the psittacus erithacus erithacus a subspecies of the African grey parrot of which there are only about a dozen individuals left and the threatened Chapin's flycatcher.
There are about 40 snake species in the forest, many of them poisonous, including black and white cobras, Gaboon vipers, black and green mambas. Moreover there are other reptiles like chameleons, geckos and agamas and amphibians including puddle frogs, the Mascarene grass frog and toads.
Mammals in Kakamega include monkeys and other primates, like the de Brazza's monkeys, mantled guerezas, blue monkeys, red-tailed monkeys, olive baboons and pottos.
Other mammals living there are giant squirrels, Egyptian mongooses, civets, giant otter shrews and red river hogs. Massive trees characterise the flora of Kakamega. About different plants grow here, of which are endemic, including ferns, orchids and the camphor basil which has many medical uses. Located in the southwest of Kenya, The Masai Mara National Reserve is one of the most visited game reserves in the African continent by tourists across the globe.
When you browse for the best Kenya jungle safari packages, this one is sure to come up in the top search results. This place is known to provide the best of Savannah. The Big 5 animals including African elephant, lion, leopard, Cape buffalo and rhinoceros are a magnificent sight to see in their natural habitat. Key Attractions: Night safari, balloon safari, Mara Triangle, bush camping, Mara ecosystem, and Wildebeest annual migration.
From mesmerizing scenic beauty to peaceful bushes in the surrounding, here you will find the silence you have been longing for in order to be in sync with the fervour of wildlife adventures. If you are planning a visit during the months of October to January, brace yourself for an amusing bird watching session. Witnessing a herd of migratory birds is sure to be one of the most amusing experiences on your Kenya Safari.
Amboseli National Park brings to you the best of springs and weary grounds. The beautiful diversity of the region is delightful on many levels. There are numerous safari tours organized in this region. You can take out your camera and capture the visual treat for many more years to look back upon and cherish. Key Attractions : Big 5, local Massai culture, swamps and elephants, panoramic views of the Observation Hill. You can even book a Kenya safari package from India!
You will find Mount Kenya in the background; no points for guessing that this metre mammoth is a popular attraction among tourists. Afro-alpine flora, the stunning ecology of the national park, and glacier-clad peaks are some of the highlights you will get to witness here.
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