The entrance into Kakamega, Kenya's Western region headquarters, is adorned by a huge rock formation on the side of the main road, the so-called the “Weeping Rock”.

The Kakamega Forest, the only equatorial forest in East and Southern Africa, is actually an extension of the great equatorial forests of Gabon. Hiking trips under a canopy of lush trees open up to a rare view of numerous birds, monkeys and all manner of exotic flora and fauna.  Once atop Lirandha Hill, one can catch a view of old gold mines and also enjoy a bird’s eye-view of the Nandi Escarpment and the tea plantations. 

If you are looking for cultural tourism then do not miss the local ancient version of Spanish-type bullfights and while at it be regaled by the evergreen isikuti  (a local rendering of the phrase "it's good")dance routine which earlier Western travellers saw and, without even comprehending the lyrics, quickly concurred that indeed "it was good"!

Other interesting features in this region are Mount Elgon, the second tallest peak in Kenya, situated on the border of Kenya and Uganda.  The rock faces around Mt Elgon feature ancient rock art.  The Mount Elgon area is the only place in the world where elephants venture underground into caves.