Western Kenya Birding – The Kenya Birding tours destination comprises the region around Lake Victoria, Kakamega Forest, Busia Grasslands, Ruma National Park, and Mount Elgon National Park which lies between the eastern and western branches of the Great Rift Valley. This region is marked by numerous faults and escarpments with valleys in between. The last remaining rain forest in Kenya is located there, the Kakamega Forest which is the most visited forest in Africa by birdwatchers. Some 80 species of birds in the Kakamega Forest are found nowhere else in the country.
The well-marked and kept nature trails are very productive, walking while birding is allowed in the forest. of bird species.
Habitat such as Papyrus swamps and other lakeshore vegetation around Lake Victoria is home to its own set of specialty birds, while the lake itself attracts numerous aquatic species. The Busia Grassland near the northeast shore of Lake Victoria is home to several localized bird species and is fast turning into agricultural fields
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