Overview
Kakamega is a city of around 100,000 inhabitants in Nyanza province, Western Kenya. Its primary appeal is serving as the common starting point for trips to the nearby Kakamega Rainforest, Kenya's last primeval rainforest.
Budget Travel · Day Trips · Nature · Transit Hub
Before you go
Accommodation
Budget guesthouses on Kisumu-Webuye Road offer rooms from KES 3000 including breakfast. Mid-range options like Golf Hotel start from 100 USD.
Food
Local barbecue at Franky Grill; basic restaurants in the market area. Limited upscale dining options.
Money
Kenyan Shilling (KES) is the local currency. Credit cards rarely accepted outside Golf Hotel.
Transport
Bus station at Chilli Park serves major routes to Kisumu, Nairobi, Mombasa, and cross-border to Uganda and Tanzania.
