Lizzie Williams first wrote for Travel Africa in the late 1990s, when we were all living in Harare. She has been a regular contributor since.
01 Kakamega Forest:
Tangled vines, intermingled branches and a chorus of screeches and mutterings from a host of creatures, Kakamega is one of the last remaining tropical rainforests of East Africa. It’s a valuable source of fruits and vegetables for local people and for visitors the trails are fascinating, thanks to great guides.
02 Saiwa Swamp National Park:
The smallest national park in Kenya (3sq-km). Come to see the rare swamp-dwelling sitatunga antelope and De Brazza’s monkey from the boardwalks over the marshy
