Cherangani Hills Forest, Forest reserve in western Kenya.
The Cherangani Hills Forest spans 1,200 square kilometers across three counties, featuring multiple peaks including Nakugen at 3,530 meters elevation.
The forest has sustained generations of indigenous communities, with the Dorobo people developing traditional methods of resource management through centuries.
The Sengwer community maintains traditional practices within the forest boundaries, incorporating natural resources into their daily routines and ceremonies.
Visitors can access the forest through the Kenya Wildlife Service station, located at coordinates 1°09′46″N 35°29′36″E, with local guides available.
The forest contains 1,296 plant species across 130 families, including 17 endemic species found nowhere else in the world.
GPS coordinates: 1.30000,35.41670
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:17
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