Step into one of Kenya’s last remaining indigenous lowland sanctuaries. Join local communities, conservationists, and eco-travelers for a historic conservation walk, tree planting initiatives, and live cultural celebrations to protect the critically endangered Mt. Kilimanjaro Guereza.
Conservation efforts only succeed when communities are actively involved. The Bush Festival is a creative platform to celebrate ecological value and face challenges head-on.
The estimated wild population of the Mt. Kilimanjaro Guereza (Colobus guereza caudatus) within Kitobo Forest.
Kitobo Forest is a vital biodiversity gem under immediate threat from climate change and unsustainable resource exploitation. Beyond safeguarding rare primates, this indigenous ecosystem supports local livelihoods, anchors cultural heritage, and provides critical water resources to surrounding communities.
Decades of stability are unraveling. The forest is currently facing unprecedented existential threats driven by accelerating climate change anomalies and unsustainable, unregulated resource extraction by surrounding populaces.
By promoting eco-tourism and sustainable alternative livelihoods (like specialized beekeeping), we can transition the community from extractors to active guardians of the ecosystem, strengthening partnerships across government and NGOs.
From sunrise walks to evening melodies, explore our curated conservation tracks on August 8th.
Join the main expedition from Taveta Town deep into the Kitobo Forest. Experience a guided ecological trek through the dense indigenous canopy.
Explore snapshots of our unique forest ecosystem, active restoration efforts, and community engagement in action.
The dense, indigenous groundwater forest canopy of Kitobo Forest reserve.
Local guardians leading an eco-walk through shaded forest trails.
Active restoration inside the reserve planting native tree seedlings.
The rare and protected lowland primates and fauna thriving in Kitobo Forest.
Conservationists camping overnight under the dark skies of Taveta.
Local Taita Taveta community members gathering to plan conservation walks.
Register for the 1st Edition of the Bush Festival. The form now follows the guide structure for participation, camping, jersey, support, and payment preferences.