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Kakamega Rainforest Reserve

4 Days Kisumu Kit Mikaye Ndere Island Kakamega Road Safari begins from Nairobi and travels to Kisumu the 3rd largest city of Kenya after Nairobi and Mombasa. Kisumu is 350 km from Nairobi. Along the way, we make a stop at Kit-Mikayi – a sacred site for the local Luo community. 

Kit-Mikayi also spelled Kit Mikayi, Kitmikayi, and Kitmikaye is a rock formation, (a tor) around 120 meters high situated along Kisumu-Bondo highway roughly 30 km to Kisumu Central Business District.

Kit-Mikayi’s name is a Luo dialect meaning ‘The Stone of the First Wife’. This Impressive rock formation has lots of historical significance and a visit offers you an opportunity to learn more about the Luo culture and believes.

Other places of interest on this tour include a visit to the Ndere Island National Park on Lake Victoria which is a haven for birds.

Over 100 different species of birds can be seen here including African fish eagles, black-headed gonoleks, and grey-headed kingfishers.

Ndere Island shores on Lake Victoria supports a wide variety of animals including hippos, monitor lizards, Nile crocodiles, several fish species, snakes, baboons, impalas, the rare sitatunga antelopes, waterbucks, zebras, and warthogs.

A visit to the Kakamega rain forest is also included on the tour. This forest is the only tropical rain forest in Kenya of the Guinea-congolian type that once stretched across from West Africa to East Africa.

Kakamega forest has over 360 species of birds including Great blue turaco, Blue-headed bee-eater, Turners Eremomela, Yellow-bellied wattle-eye, African shrike-flycatcher, Petits Cuckoo-shrike, and many others.

Mammals of Kakamega rain forest Includes Primates, Bush back, Red and blue Duikers, Bush pigs, Porcupines and at night Flying squirrels, Hammer Headed fruit bats, Tree pangolins, poto, Mongoose along the rivers Clawless otter.

4 Days Kisumu Kit Mikaye Ndere Island Kakamega Road Safari Detailed Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Kit Mikaye – Drive to Kisumu

After breakfast, depart Nairobi for Kisumu town. Today you will visit Kit Mikayi a large rock with three rocks on top. It stands tall above many surrounding rocks in Kangeso village.

Kit Mikayi is a Mysterious rock formation located in a village about 30 km from Kisumu, 3rd largest city of Kenya after Nairobi and Mombasa. Kit Mikayi means “Stone of the First Wife”.

We hike to the top of the rock formations, enjoy the scenery, and learn the cultural significance of the site for the Luo community.  Later drive to your Kisumu hotel for dinner and accommodation.

Overnight Accommodation:
Luxury Accommodation: Acacia Premier Hotel, Jambo Impala Lodge, Sovereign Hotel
Mid Range Accommodation: Vittoria Suites, Wigot Gardens, Pinecone Hotel, Grand Royal Swiss Hotel
Budget Accommodation: Cosy Garden, Sooper Guest House, Hotel Homeland, Good Samaritan Inn
Meal Plan {Lunch & Dinner}


Day 2: Kisumu – Drive to Ndere Island National Park

After breakfast trek to the lakeshore then catch a boat to Ndere Island National park. Located on Lake Victoria, this island is a haven for birds.

Ndere Island provides beautiful scenic views of the Homa hills to the south, Mageta Island to the east, and glimpses of Kampala in Uganda beyond the southwest horizon.

The lakeshore supports a wide variety of animals including hippos, monitor lizards, Nile crocodiles, several fish species, snakes, baboons, impalas, the rare sitatunga antelopes, waterbucks, zebras, and warthogs.

Over 100 different species of birds can be seen here including African fish eagles, black-headed gonoleks, and grey-headed kingfishers.

Overnight Accommodation:
Luxury Accommodation: Acacia Premier Hotel, Jambo Impala Lodge, Sovereign Hotel
Mid Range Accommodation: Vittoria Suites, Wigot Gardens, Pinecone Hotel, Grand Royal Swiss Hotel
Budget Accommodation: Cosy Garden, Sooper Guest House, Hotel Homeland, Good Samaritan Inn
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}


Day 3: Kisumu – Drive to Kakamega Forest

Depart for Kakamega after an early breakfast. Spend the day exploring the famous tropical forest looking for colobus monkeys and many types of reptiles and birds.

It is ideal for nature walks, bird watching, rock climbing, research, and spiritual pilgrimages  Kakamega rain forest is the only tropical rain forest in Kenya of the Guinea-congolian type that once stretched across from West Africa to East Africa.

The forest has over 360 species of birds including the Great blue turaco, Blue-headed bee-eater, Turners Eremomela, Yellow-bellied wattle-eye, African shrike-flycatcher, Petits Cuckoo-shrike, and many others.

Mammals of the Kakamega rain forest Includes Primates, Bush back, Red and blue Duikers, Bush pigs, Porcupines and at night Flying squirrels, Hammer Headed fruit bats, Tree pangolins, poto, Mongoose along the rivers Clawless otters.

This beautiful forest is also home to various mammals including bush pigs, giant forest hedgehogs, colobus monkeys, Debrazzar monkeys, and pottos.

Overnight Accommodation:
Luxury Accommodation: Golf Hotel Kakamega, Jamindas Paradise Motel, Kakamega Sheywe Hotel
Mid-Range Accommodation: Malava K Hotel, Saffi Guest House, Christian Guesthouse
Budget Accommodation: Pentagon Guest House, Western Star Hotel, Lumo Blues Kakamega
Meal Plan {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}


Day 4: Kakamega Forest – Drive to Nairobi

Make use of the facilities of the hotel and then depart early afternoon for Nairobi.

Meal Plan {Breakfast & Lunch}

4 Days Kisumu Kit Mikaye Ndere Island Kakamega Road Safari Prices

4 Days Kisumu Kit Mikaye Ndere Island Kakamega Road Safari Rates Includes:

Mineral water during tour + All meals included while on safari + Professional experienced driver-guide + All applicable Game Park entrance fees + Accommodation of your choice in Kisumu + Guaranteed window seating with open top + Round trip transport from Nairobi and Kisumu & Safari vehicles carry cold drinks and mineral water

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Notes
* Trip Highlights include: Nairobi – Kit-Mikaye – Ndere Island National Park – Kakamega Forest National Reserve – Nairobi
* You can also choose to fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Kisumu and begin our 4-Day Safari – Kindly inquire


4 Days Kisumu Kit Mikaye Ndere Island Kakamega Road Safari Rates Exclude:

* International Airfare
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Sundowner bush cocktails and bush dinner
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at hotels, camps, and airports
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)
* Personal expenses such travelling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes, and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary

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