Kisumu: 3-Day City Tour with Rusinga Island & Kit Mikayi
ID: GYG1322746-2020167
Category:
Country: Kenya
Duration:
3 days
Description
Explore Kisumu on a 3-day tour. Visit the Kisumu Museum, Impala Park Wildlife Orphanage, Rusinga Island, and Kit Mikayi. Enjoy boat rides, hiking, biking, and more.
Day 1: Kisumu Museum, Impala Wildlife Orphanage, and Rusinga Island
Begin your adventure with a pickup from your hotel or the airport. Head to the Kisumu Museum to learn about the history and culture of the region. See depictions of the lifestyles and diverse cultures of Western Kenya, including ancient clothing styles, basket weaving, pottery, weaponry, traditional Luo homesteads, and fishing methods.
Next, visit the Impala Wildlife Orphanage and take a lakeshore walk with the impalas. Afterward, drive to Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria. Check in at the lodge and enjoy a themed dinner before spending the night.
Day 2: Rusinga Island
After breakfast, take a boat ride to nearby islands. Enjoy hiking, biking, picnicking, and photography. Visit archaeological sites and have lunch on the island. Spend the afternoon fishing, water-skiing, and snorkeling. In the evening, enjoy a themed dinner and entertainment before spending the night.
Day 3: Ruma National Park and Kit Mikayi
Take a boat ride to Ruma National Park and have breakfast at the lodge. Check out and head to Kit Mikayi, the Crying Stone. This archaeological site features a vast granite rock tower that "weeps" periodically during the year. The site is considered holy, and the water gushing down from the top is believed to have healing powers by the local community. Have lunch before being dropped off at your hotel or the airport.
Highlights
- Discover the history and culture of Western Kenya at the Kisumu Museum
- Take a lake-shore walk with the Impalas at The Impala Park Wildlife Orphanage
- Enjoy a scenic drive to Rusinga Island in Lake Victoria and go for a boat ride
- Visit Kit Mikayi, an archaeological site with a vast granite rock tower
- Take a boat ride to Ruma National Park and enjoy a picnic on the island
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Itinerary is flexible and can be customized.
INCLUDED
- Boat rental
- Private Guide
- Private Transportation
- Tickets
NOT INCLUDED
- Personal expenses
- Public Transportation
- Food Drinks Snacks
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.