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Town in Kakamega County, Kenya
Photo: Josep M. Gracia, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Kakamega is a city of around 100,000 inhabitants in the Nyanza province in Western Kenya. It's a common starting point for trips to the nearby Kakamega Rainforest.
Barbecue restaurant, with a view to the kitchen.
Bar and disco.
Rooms with bathrooms. Parking for 50 cars.
40 rooms. Bar, restaurant and two conference rooms. Guarded parking.
Free Wi-Fi. 56 standard rooms and 2 suites with balcony. Bar and restaurant with local and international cuisine. Guarded parking. On Facebook.
By bus
Kakamega is served by three bus companies:
By car
From Kisumu it's a 50 km drive along the Jomo Kenyatta Highway (route 1) towards Kakamega and Webuye, taking about 45 minutes.
As is the case everywhere in Kenya, motorbike taxis and tuk-tuks are the cheapest and fastest means of transport. Those who prefer more comfort can take an Uber.
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