Kakamega Forest Reserve

We spent a relaxing day exploring the Kakamega Forest Reserve just outside of Kakamega. As described on the Kenya Wildlife Service Website, it the only remnant in Kenya of the unique Guineo-Congolian forest ecosystem left. It is only 44 square kilometres in size. Although small, it is home to over 400 species of butterflies, about 300 bird species and 27 species of snakes. The park also supports more than 350 species of trees and 7 primate species including the endangered DeBrazza monkey, black and white colobus monkey and vervet monkey.