Kenya has a range of forests from tropical to high mountain.
Kakamega Forest
Kakamega is accessed via Kakamega which is reached from Kisumu. An equatorial forest with big trees and wet undergrowth provides a habitat for monkeys and bird life. Nighttime brings out the bats, frogs and forest squirrels. Kakamega has marked walking trails and local guides are available.
Aberdares
The Aberdares are a mountain range in the centre of Kenya not far from Nairobi and accessed from Nyeri or Mweiga. Between the forest is open moorland giving views to Mount Kenya and the Rift Valley. Large herd of buffalo and elephant live in the forest and colobus monkeys thrive in the canopy. Nighttime brings out the hyrax and sounds of the leopard. Within the Aberdares are tracks and trails.
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