Public transport

Buses usually leave Nairobi for Kakamega via Kisumu twice a day, morning & late evening. Journey time is approx. 9 hours over very bumpy roads, with a short break at Nakuru en route.

 

Once in Kakamega, take a ‘boda-boda’ (bicycle taxi) to the main matatu stand at the market (say you want to take the matatu to Shinyalu ). The matatu will leave once it is full. Others leave for Shinyalu fairly often throughout the day (journey time about 1hr 20mins, but can be longer).

 

It’s best to try & arrive at Shinyalu in daylight as you then need to take another ‘boda-boda’ from Shinyalu to Isecheno Forest Station, approx. 40mins ride away. It’s a great way to meet some of the locals. Be aware, though, the roads are unsurfaced, there’s no street lights & if it’s raining, it can be a slippery ride.

 

If you prefer not to travel by ‘boda-boda’, then it is possible to hire a vehicle in Shinyalu, or even all the way from Kakamega town, but this option is very expensive by comparison & you’ll miss out on a great experience.

 

Please contact KEEP in advance to make your accommodation bookings, to check what you may need to take with you, & for any other useful information, etc.

 

 

 

Essential reading for travellers to Kenya—’The Rough Guide to Kenya’ or  the ‘Lonely Planet Guide to Kenya’.

Western Highlands, Kenya

Map after ‘Rough Guide to Kenya’.

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HOW TO GET THERE

 

If you don’t have your own 4-wheel drive transport, & if you are feeling adventurous, then public transport is a viable option.

If you would like to visit Muliru Farmers Conservation Group and their Naturub distillery which is situated approx 15 minutes walk from Isecheno Forest Station please tel Thomas Maasi (Chairman)  Tel +254 (0)725200669 for further information.