Kisumu Day Tours Impala Sanctuary Park Trip

The Kisumu Impala Sanctuary is open daily from 0600 Hours to 1800 hours. While a quick tour of the main attractions can be completed in about 2 hours, our full-day trip to the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary (approx. 2-3 km from Kisumu CBD) offers a mix of walking safaris, wildlife viewing (impala, zebras, lions, leopards), and lakeside relaxation.

Our full-day tour to the sanctuary lasts from 0900 Hours to 1800 hours and includes a resident professional guide who offers a more in-depth exploration. The main activities include nature trails, bird watching, bush picnics, and viewing the sunset over Lake Victoria from the dedicated Sundowner Tower. 

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary covers 1.5 square kilometers and includes the Ndere Island Sanctuary, which covers 4.2 square kilometers. Located just a Kilometer from the Kisumu Central Business District, it lies near Hippo Point and features 3 kilometers of nature trails and a selection of picnic sites.

This walking sanctuary is a holding area for animals that require special protection in this densely populated area. Kisumu Impala Sanctuary was established to provide a home for threatened impalas in Kisumu City and its environs. The sanctuary is one of Kenya’s smallest wildlife preserves. It also provides a safe grazing area for hippos from the lake.

It is home to both free-ranging and captive animals, as well as to over 115 species of birds, a variety of trees, grass & herbs, amongst others. The sanctuary has all the big five animals except the Elephant. Captive animals include the leopard, spotted hyena, blue monkey, patas monkeys, grey parrots, and buffalo.

Others include grey duikers, ostriches, hartebeest, cheetahs, lions, lionesses, white rhinos, guinea fowl, tortoises, and serval cats. The free-ranging animals include hippos, impalas, zebras, monitor lizards, Sitatungas, red-tailed mongooses, etc.

The sanctuary holds its annual Kisumu Impala conservation boat-racing event in November, a fundraising event aimed at conserving the endangered Sitatunga antelope found within the sanctuary and its neighborhood. Kisumu Impala Sanctuary attractions include over 115 recorded bird species, captive and free-ranging animals, and all the Big Five animals except the Elephant.

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary Park Day Tour Itinerary

0900 Hours: Pick up from the hotel in Kisumu and drive to the sanctuary
0930 Hours – 1130 Hours: Morning nature walk along the sanctuary trails to spot free-ranging impalas, zebras, and various monkey species
1130 Hours – 1300 Hours: Visit the animal orphanage section to see caged leopards, lions, buffaloes, and hyenas rescued from conflict areas
1300 Hours – 1430 Hours: Bush lunch picnic within the park or at a nearby restaurant
1430 Hours – 1630 Hours: Relaxed bird watching (over 50 species) or a boat ride on Lake Victoria, organized via neighboring Hippo Point
1630 Hours – 1800 Hours: Head to the Sundowner Tower for spectacular views of the sunset, Lake Victoria, and the Kisumu port
1800 Hours: Departure and return to the hotel

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary Park Day Tour Activities

✓ Birdwatching: With over 115 recorded bird species, it is a prime spot for viewing kingfishers, fish eagles, and sunbirds
✓ Sunset Viewing: Visit the Sundowner Tower, facing the railway trail, for panoramic views of Lake Victoria as the sun sets
✓ Nature Trails: Walk or cycle along well-maintained trails spanning approximately 3km, winding through indigenous trees and lakeside papyrus swamps
✓ Glass-Bottom Boat Rides: Take a scenic boat tour on Lake Victoria, directly from the sanctuary’s shores, to spot hippos, crocodiles, and diverse water birds
✓ Wildlife Viewing: Explore the sanctuary to see free-ranging animals such as impalas and zebras, as well as captive animals including lions, leopards, hyenas, and the rare Sitatunga antelope

Kisumu Day Tours Impala Sanctuary Park Trip: Kisumu Impala wildlife sanctuary is located a few kilometers from Kisumu Port and is a rich wildlife ecosystem adorned with savanna grassland, papyrus swamps fringing Lake Victoria, and woodlands.

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary occupies an area of 1.5 square kilometers and includes the 4.2-square-kilometer Ndere Island Sanctuary. Located just a Kilometer from Kisumu Central Business District, it lies close to Hippo Point and features 3 kilometers of nature trails and a selection of picnic sites.

This walking sanctuary is a holding area for animals that require special protection in this densely populated area. Kisumu Impala Sanctuary was created to provide a home for threatened Impalas within Kisumu city and its environs.

The sanctuary is one of Kenya’s smallest wildlife preserves. It also provides a safe grazing area for hippos from the lake. It is home to both free-ranging and captive animals, as well as over 115 species of birds, a variety of trees, grass & herbs, amongst others.

The sanctuary has all the big five animals except the Elephant. Captive animals include the leopard, spotted hyena, blue monkey, patas monkeys, grey parrots, and buffalo. Others include grey duikers, ostriches, hartebeest, cheetahs, lions, lionesses, white rhinos, guinea fowl, tortoises, and serval cats.

The free-ranging animals include hippos, impalas, zebras, monitor lizards, Sitatungas, red-tailed mongooses, etc. The sanctuary holds its annual Kisumu Impala conservation boat racing event in November, a fundraising initiative aimed at conserving the endangered Sitatunga antelope found within the sanctuary and its neighborhood.

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary attractions include over 115 recorded bird species, captive and free-ranging animals, and all the Big Five animals except the Elephant.

A shady and peaceful place, with its abundance of bird life and picnic areas beside the lake, the Sanctuary provides an ideal refuge away from Kisumu’s busy town center.

The Sanctuary is open all year round. It offers excellent venues for weddings, corporate events, and functions. The Sanctuary is open daily from 0600 Hours to 1800 Hours. Entry on foot is allowed.

Kisumu Day Tours Impala Sanctuary Park Trip Rates Include

✓ Professional English-speaking guides
✓ Kisumu Day Tours Impala Sanctuary Park Trip
✓ All entry fees, guide fees, service charges, and taxes
✓  Pickup from your hotel in Kisumu City and drop-off at your hotel

Notes

* The Impala Park Tour takes 2 hours. You can combine other places of interest with this tour, e.g., Kisumu Museum Tour, Kisumu Market and Bus Park Tour, Kisumu City Walking Tours, Kisumu Bicycle Tour, Kit Mikaye Tour, and Lake Victoria Boating Excursion

Kisumu Day Tours Impala Sanctuary Park Trip Rates Do Not Include

✘ Drinks
✘ Laundry
✘ Tips or gratuity
✘ Travelers Insurance
✘ Communication charges
✘ Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
✘ Lunch or dinner in town (option and extra charges direct)
✘ Sightseeing is not included in the package; optional activities
✘ Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from Kisumu airport)

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