Isecheno is the main hub of the southern part of Kakamega Forest. Many trails start here and local guides are based nearby. The Kakamega Environmental Education Programme (KEEP) also works in the area, sharing information about the forest and its conservation.
Visiting with us
Staying at Isecheno Blue Shouldered Guesthouse puts you close to the forest's main trails. Our guides can include this stop in a guided tour or help you plan transport. See getting here for directions.
Other places to explore
- Kakamega Forest National Reserve — Kenya's only tropical rainforest — a remnant of the Guineo-Congolian forest belt.
- Lirhanda Hill & Bat Cave — A forest hilltop viewpoint famous for sunrise views, with a bat cave nearby.
- Yala River — A scenic river running through the forest with pools and waterfalls.
- Isiukhu Falls — A forest waterfall that is at its most spectacular during and after the rainy seasons.
- Crying Stone of Ilesi — An iconic granite rock formation with deep cultural meaning to the Luhya community.
- Kakamega Town — The county headquarters, with banks, shops, markets and onward transport.
- Kisumu & Lake Victoria — Kenya's lakeside city — the nearest major airport and a great add-on to a forest trip.