Kisumu Day Tours Rusinga Island Lodge Day Trip

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Kisumu Day Tours Rusinga Island Day Trip offers a colorful and exciting 1 day excursion from Kisumu to Rusinga Island Lodge located in Mbita on the world's second largest fresh water – Lake Victoria.

Our Rusinga Island Lodge day tour offers endless choices of activities. These include:
* Boat rides to bird Islands for bird watching
* Boat rides to the nearby white sandy beaches of Takawiri Island
* Fishing for Legendary, giant Nile Perch along the shoes or cast for tilapia off the jetty
* Water Sports activities such as Jet-Ski, Water-skis, Mono-skis, Kneeboard, Banana, Kayaks
* Relax at the lodge and play a selection of board games in the mess as well as croquet and boules
* Visit Lake Simbi – home to millions of flamingos who migrated from Lake Nakuru and Lake Bogoria
* For the active you can ride mountain bikes for those wishing to take some exercise near the lodge or try 19 km’s ride around the Island
* Visit a Women’s Orphan Group nearby to see how widowed mothers make soap, tailoring, basket weaving, beadwork and patchwork etc
* Relax and at the lodge and enjoy Rusinga Spa which offers massages = scrubs, wraps, Indian head massages, Spa Manicures and pedicures
* Visit Ruma National Park – a 30 minute boat ride followed by a short drive to the park to see Rothschild Giraffe, Jackson’s Hartebeest, Oribi and Bohor Red buck, Leopard etc
* Fossil Sites: a walk behind the lodge brings you to the site where in 1948, Mary Leaky discovered Proconsul Heseloni – The first “missing link” together with a dazzling array of 18 million year old fossilized remains of mammals, fish, insects, reptiles and plants

Kisumu Day Tours Rusinga Island Lodge Day Trip Itinerary

0530 Hours: After an early breakfast at your hotel/ residence depart by road for a transfer to Luanda K’Otieno in Uyoma, Rarieda where the 90 kilometer Kisumu-Luanda K’Otieno tarmacked road ends and Lake Victoria begins.

Road transfer from Kisumu International Airport to the Lodge through Luanda Kotieno via the ferry.

0730 Hours: We arrive at Luanda K’Otieno in good time for our ferry which departs on schedule timings (0800 Hours). Luanda K’Otieno is more like of trading centre and a vital harbor that links commuters to Mbita Town across Lake Victoria.

0800 Hours: The ferry departs Luanda K’Otieno and sails to Mbita. Mbita channel is an important economic passage for residents of the low laying locations within these two regions as well as the two major fishing islands of Rusinga.

0900 Hours: After an hour’s ride, the ferry docks in Mbita, this is linked to Rusinga Island by a 200 metre causeway. You will be met and transferred to Rusinga Island Lodge. There are tons to do and see for the adventurous.

1300 Hours: Lunch is served at the lodge

1630 Hours: We transfer you to the ferry for a retun trip from Mbita to Luanda K’Otieno.

1700 Hours: Ferry departs Mbita for Luanda K’Otieno.

1800 Hours: Arrive at Luanda K’Otieno and transfer you by road back to Kisumu.

2000 Hours: Arrive back at your hotel/ residence

Kisumu Day Tours Rusinga Island Lodge Day Trip Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Price Per Person	8 to 12 Year Child
1st January 2017	31st December  2017	Request for rates	Request for rates

Notes
* Our fishing day trip from Kisumu could also visit Mfangano Island Camp on Lake Victoria. Kindly request before booking
What to Bring on the Day Trip: Sun protection (hats, sun cream, glasses), ankle-length walking boots and trousers for walking, light windproof jacket, jersey, swim wear, binoculars, cameras and film

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Kisumu Day Tours Rusinga Island Lodge Day Trip Rates Includes:
* Lunch
* Professional English speaking guides
* Kisumu Day Tours Rusinga Island 1 day Trip
* All entry fees, guide fee, service charge and taxes
* Pickup from your hotel in Kisumu City and drop-off to your hotel

Kisumu Day Tours Rusinga Island Lodge Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing 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 the airport)

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Booking & Reservations for Kisumu Day Tours Rusinga Island Lodge Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 (0) 721242711
Mobile : + 254 (0) 780242711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com  

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Kisumu Day Trips Kit Mikayi Rock Luo Cultural Tour is a half day tour to Kit Mikayi rock formation, around 40 meters (70 feet) high with a very rich Luo cultural heritage.

This large rock with three rocks on top (granite rock tower) situated about 29 kilometers west of the town of Kisumu. It is about 1 km from the Kisumu-Bondo road.

1530 Hours; Depart from your Hotel and drive to Kangeso village. Upon arrival enjoy 1.5 Hours country walk around the surrounding countryside, through farmland and past rural Luo homesteads, before reaching Kit Mikayi.

You will take a historical tour of the rocks and also get a chance to climb it and see the breathtaking surrounding, Kisumu City, Lake Victoria and the low-lying plain lands.

Kit Mikaye is said to be the rock where Mikaye (which means, literally, "the first wife"), the mother of the Luo tribe, sheltered herself after a long journey down the Nile.

The massive columns of Kit Mikaye are towers of boulders piled together into gravity defying columns. According to legend, this was once the homestead of a powerful man who used to abuse and mistreats his first wife.

The woman returned to haunt him after her death, eventually turning him and his property into stones. Religious groups, the sick and those who want solace after a misfortune visit the rocks hoping that their prayers will be answered.

It is said the woman went up the rock where she has been weeping ever since. There are many spectacular rock formations which abound with myths and mythologies in western tourist circuit.

The stones have been a source of solace for the Luo people for a long time. They believe that if any man with a problem visits the stones, his problems will be solved and his wishes answered, so long as elders sacrifice a goat at the site.

In the past, only men were allowed near the rocks, but visitors are these days welcome. The site is managed by the Kit Mikaye Rock Development Group which has since built a house and a banda where visitors can get refreshments while on a tour.

1930 Hours: Return/ transfer back to your hotel/ residence in Kisumu.

Kisumu Day Trips Kit Mikayi Rock Luo Cultural Tour Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Price Per Person	8 to 12 Year Child
1st January 2017	31st December 2017	Request for rates	Request for rates

Notes
* The tour takes about 4 Hours
* This tour departure is dependent on the weather. Guests advised to wear suitable outdoor walking attire and shoes and to bring sunscreen

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Kisumu Day Trips Kit Mikayi Rock Luo Cultural Tour Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guide
* All entry fees, guide fee, service charge and taxes
* Kisumu Day Trips Kit Mikayi Rock Luo Cultural Tour
* Pickup from your hotel in Kisumu City and drop-off to your hotel

Kisumu Day Trips Kit Mikayi Rock Luo Cultural Tour Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing 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 the airport)

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Booking & Reservations for Kisumu Day Trips Kit Mikayi Rock Luo Cultural Tour Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

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Kisumu Day Tours Saiwa Swamp National Park 1 Day Trip Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Price Per Person	8 to 12 Year Child
1st January 2017	31st December 2017	Request for rates	Request for rates

Notes
* When visiting the park, remember to wear a hat and carry water with you to avoid dehydration
* A camera and binoculars for viewing the wildlife, and a spotter's guide to identify the animals and birds will also be useful

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Kisumu Day Tours Saiwa Swamp National Park 1 Day Trip Rates Includes:
* Picnic Lunch Box
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees, guide fee, service charge and taxes
* Kisumu Day Tours Saiwa Swamp National Park 1 Day Trip
* Pickup from your hotel in Kisumu City and drop-off to your hotel

Kisumu Day Tours Saiwa Swamp National Park 1 Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing 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 the airport)

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Booking & Reservations for Kisumu Day Tours Saiwa Swamp National Park 1 Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]

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Kisumu Day Tours Ndere Island National Park 1 Day Trip is a day excursion to Ndere Island National Park – a small tourism destination situated in the Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria.

Ndere is a Luo word which means a “meeting place”. The park was established in 1986 and covers an area of 4.2 square kilometers.

The park is located 50 km from Kisumu which is the third largest urban centre in the country and the native home of the Dhuluo community.

By road from Kisumu city: The drive to the Island enables you to enjoy a shorter boat ride (as opposed to taking a boat from Kisumu).

Ndere Island National Park is easily accessible by water from Kisumu. By water from Kisumu: It will take about 45 minutes with a speed boat direct from Kisumu city to Ndere island national park.

The boat ride to Ndere Island National Park will provide you with an opportunity to spot a variety of animals that inhabit the lake.

These include crocodiles, hundreds of fish species and hippos, De brazza monkeys, Olive baboons, Sitatunga antelopes, Impalas, Monitor lizards, variety of fish species, Dikdiks, Aardvarks, Jackals, Geckos and Vervet monkeys.

Apart from the lake, Ndere Island National Park is richly endowed with small games such as baboons and antelope. This makes the park ideal for game watching.

Apart from the hippos and crocodile that are found on the shores of the lake, the rest of the animals inside the park are harmless and therefore you will get an opportunity to walk around the park with the company of a Kenya Wildlife Service ranger.

Ndere Island National Park is also popular for having a variety of bird species including fish eagles, ibis and the hawks. This makes the park an ideal destination for bird lovers.

Other activities that can excite you visit to Ndere Island National Park includes; hiking, camping and photography.

The beautiful scenery provided by the lake and landscape also makes Ndere Island National Park an ideal destination for taking photographs.

0800 Hours: After breakfast at your Kisumu hotel/ residence, we transfer you to Kaloka beach to take a boat ride to Ndere Island.

The park is an island covering only 4.2 square Kilometers and is located off the northern shores of Lake Victoria.

A boat ride from Kisumu takes about 2 Hours. If you travel by boat from Kisumu it is a nice experience to be on the water but remember to bring sunscreen, and a hat.

By road the park is about an hour's drive outside of Kisumu through the most beautiful/ interesting area about 50 km away from Kisumu City.

1000 Hours: Arrive at Ndere Island and take a walking/ hiking tour of the small Island accompanied by an armed park ranger.

Ndere Island is generally a hill. After a kilometer of hiking, you will got to the top of the hill. Looking around, the views are overwhelming.

From the viewpoint one can see distant Kisumu skyscrapers and part of Uganda. Ndere Island has among the most beautiful views over the Lake Victoria.

The major attractions in this park include good views of Homa hills.

The park also offers great scenic views of 7 surrounding mini-islands namely Mnara, Maboko, Kagera, Mageta, Rambungu, Imra, Ochola amongst others.

During your nature walk you will encounter wildlife such as De brazza monkeys, Olive baboons, Sitatunga antelopes, Hippos, Impalas, Monitor lizards and a variety of fish species.

There are Dikdiks, Aardvarks, Jackals, Geckos, Vervet monkeys, over 100 bird species and a variety of trees, shrubs, herbs and grass.

1300 Hours: Enjoy your picnic lunch box.

1400 Hours: You will continue with your hike. Other attractions in the park include hiking, walking, optional traditional fishing and optional boat safaris at a cost.

1500 Hours: We transfer by boat to Kaloka where you will be transferred further to Kisumu by your driver to end your Kisumu Day Tours Ndere Island National Park 1 Day Trip.

Kisumu Day Tours Ndere Island National Park 1 Day Trip Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Price Per Person	8 to 12 Year Child
1st January 2019	31st December 2019	Request for rates	Request for rates

Notes
* If you travel by boat from Kisumu remember to bring sunscreen, and a hat, sunglasses and clothes/ an umbrella in order to avoid getting a sun burn from sitting in the boat under the strong equatorial sun for hours. Also you should wear safety jackets, as winds on the lake can take up during afternoon and waves can become high.

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Kisumu Day Tours Ndere Island National Park 1 Day Trip Rates Includes:
* Professional English speaking guides
* Full day guided hiking tour to Ndere Island
* All entry fees, guide fee, service charge and taxes
* Pickup from your hotel in Kisumu City and drop-off to your hotel

Kisumu Day Tours Ndere Island National Park 1 Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing 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 the airport)

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Booking & Reservations for Kisumu Day Tours Ndere Island National Park 1 Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile/ WhatsApp : + 254 721-242-711
Mobile : + 254 780-242-711
Email: [email protected]
Website: www.africanspicesafaris.com

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Kisumu Day Tours Mount Elgon National Park 1 Day Trip is full day tour to Mt Elgon National Park located on the border of Kenya and Uganda.

Mount Elgon National Park is about 190 Kilometers by road from Kisumu and takes about 4 Hours. The drive takes you through Kakamega, Webuye and Kitale. The park is about 26 kilometers northwest of Kitale. The usual entry to the park is through the main Chorlim Gate.

The mountainous park has many cliffs, caves, waterfalls, gorges, hot springs and, of course, some amazing mountain peaks for visitors to enjoy, in addition to the wildlife.

The wild and remote location of this national park offers excellent viewing of African animals found in Kenya. There are over 400 elephants plus buffalo, leopards, the colobus and blue monkeys (a protected species), hogs, waterbucks and various species of antelope.

They can be viewed from a 4×4 wheel drive truck and the many hiking trails which wind around the park. There are also three nature trails that lead to both the caves and Elephant Bluff. You will also find breathtaking views of the park from Endebass Bluff.

Mountain climbing or trekking is another attraction in Mount Elgon National Park. For those who want to combine their safari with a visit to the peak of Mount Elgon, which sits at 4,155 meters above sea level, climbing can be accomplished in two to three hours depending on one's pace.

The park is also home to at least 240 different species of birds, including the cinnamon-chested bee-eater, Hartlaub's turaco and redheaded parrot.

Elephant Salt Licks; The Mountain has a number of large caves that can be explored by visitors but one of the more fascinating aspects of the caves is the Elephant, and Buffalo, that walk to the caves at night to lick the salt from the walls.

They do this as a nutritional supplement. One of the caves, Kitum, stretches almost 200 meters into Mount Elgon and it is believed that the salt-licking Elephants and other animals have contributed over time in the expansion of the caves.

Rock paintings can be found in one of the caves.

0600 Hours: After an early breakfast at your hotel/ residence in Kisumu you will depart by road to Kakamega. You will go past Webuye town- home to the Pan African Paper Mills, the largest paper factory in the region, home to the Bukusu and Tachoni tribes.

1000 Hours: Arrive at the park at Chorlim (main gate) and proceed for Game viewing around the Mountain. Mount Elgon on the Kenya/ Uganda border is a volcanic mountain, formed when the earth's crust erupted creating the Great Rift Valley.

The National Park is one of Kenya's most beautiful, still wild and intact, with vast areas of untouched forest. As one of Kenya's more secluded and less disturbed areas, Mt. Elgon offers its wildlife and visitors alike a truly natural haven.

In addition to the elephants, other commonly sighted animals include leopard, buffalo, waterbuck, bushbuck, olive baboon, giant forest hog, duiker, black and white colobus monkey and blue monkey, giraffe, impala and zebra.

Bird Watching; Mt. Elgon is an Important Bird Area (lBA). More than 240 species of birds have been sighted on the mountain. Bird watching at the glade itself and along the quiet forest roads you may find Thick-billed Honey guide and Purple-throated Cuckoo-shrike.

The designated trails are great for early morning birding with the possibility of sighting Ross'sand Hartlaub's Turaco's, Black-and-white-casqued hornbills and if you are lucky an African Crowned Eagle.

Mt. Elgon is dotted with caves formed from ancient lava tubes namely Kitum, Makingeny, Chepnyalil and Ngwarisha. The caves were used until recently by the local communities for traditional ceremonies.

A range of creatures including bats and spiders use the Mt. Elgon caves as their shelter. Kitum and Makingeny caves are easily accessible from a park road on well-maintained trails.

1300 Hours: We enjoy our picnic lunch boxes at a picnic site in the beginning of the Kitum Cave trail. After lunch proceed on a game-drive.

1400 Hours: Visit the Salt-Mining Elephants of Kitum Cave. Kitum Cave is regularly visited by herds of elephants, dubbed the troglodyte tuskers, as well as bushbuck, duiker and buffalo, all in search of the salts that abound in the mineral-rich earth of the caves.

These elephants are elusive. Typical of most forest animals, they are shy and generally wary. Spectacular Waterfall; Makingeny Cave located not far from Kitum has a spectacular waterfall over its mouth.

Huge Elgon teak and cedar trees, some over 80 feet tall, dominate the forest scenery. The major attraction in the parks is the caves favorite gathering places for elephants.

Every night, long convoys venture deep into the caves to feed off the salt rich deposits. This nightly phenomenon has earned them the title "underground elephants".

Mount Elgon National Park offer several activities such as visiting caves, salt mining Elephants of Kitum cave, and spectacular waterfall, game viewing around the mountain, bird watching and viewing the mountain.

1500 Hours: We exit the park and drive back to Kisumu.

1900 Hours: Arrive in Kisumu City back at your residence/ Hotel

Kisumu Day Tours Mount Elgon National Park 1 Day Trip Prices

Dates From	Dates To	Price Per Person	8 to 12 Year Child
1st January 2017	31st December 2017	Request for rates	Request for rates

Notes
* You will need a pair of binoculars, hat, sunscreen and field guides
* Please bring along Plenty of water, picnic items, waterproof gear, warm clothing, walking boots and camera

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Kisumu Day Tours Mount Elgon National Park 1 Day Trip Rates Includes:
* Lunch Boxes
* Professional English speaking guides
* All entry fees, guide fee, service charge and taxes
* Kisumu Day Tours Mount Elgon National Park 1 Day Trip
* Pickup from your hotel in Kisumu City and drop-off to your hotel

Kisumu Day Tours Mount Elgon National Park 1 Day Trip Rates Do Not Include:
* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing 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 the airport)

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Booking & Reservations for Kisumu Day Tours Mount Elgon National Park 1 Day Trip Contacts;
Booking Office Tel: + 254 718-179-967
Mobile : + 254 721-242-711
Email: [email protected]

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