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Kisumu City Excursions, Lake victoria Safaris, Kit Mikayi, Ndere Island National Park, Maasai Mara, Nakuru National Park, Nairobi.

Kisumu City Excursions
This tour will begin in the morning after breakfast in your hotel. You will then be driven to Kisumu Museum which has varieties of interesting animal exhibits, including a stuffed Lion pouncing on an equally stuffed Wildebeest.

Children trying to row boats used for fishing and boat rides in Kisumu City's Dunga beach

There are ethnographic exhibits and a display of dominant Luo tribe musical instruments and their traditional culture. Kisumu Museum is considered by many to be one of Kenya’s finest collections of the artifacts. You will then be driven to Impala Park a game sanctuary and animal orphanage and home to the rare Sitatunga antelope. The Kisumu Impala Wildlife Sanctuary was opened in 1992 with the intention of protecting a herd of impala and serve as a safe grazing ground for hippopotamus from the lakes. Spread over an area of less than 1sq km, this wildlife sanctuary acts a holding point for problem animals like baboons, hyenas and leopards which can be seen at a close range. You will then drive for lunch at Kiboko Bay Resort followed by a boat ride to get a first hand experience of the second largest fresh water lake in the world – Lake Victoria. Proceed to Dunga fishing village where you will encounter the local fishermen and fishmongers. You will get to interact with the fishermen to learn the secrets of their trade which is their lifeline for sustainability. The fish business has also contributed largely to the escalating of the HIV/AIDS pandemic apart from being a source of income. After this adventure, you will be driven to your hotel or accommodation to end this trip.



Kit Mikayi

Kit Mikayi, Kenya's most dramatic vast granite rock tower in Kadol clan in Kangeso villlage in Kisumu district

After Breakfast, depart from Kisumu city to reach Kenya’s most dramatic archaeological site, a vast granite rock tower called Kit Mikayi. The rock is situated in Kisumu district, Maseno division, East – Seme – location, Kit – Mikayi sub-location, Kangeso village, Kadol clan. The rock which is about 70 to 80 ft tall is located 30kms Far East of Kisumu city and 1km from Kisumu Bondo road. The sign board is on the gate of Kit Mikayi primary school then you enter through N’gop-Ngeso primary school. The legendary story behind Kit Mikayi which in Luo dialect means “the stone of the first wife” is that: Long time ago, there was an old man by the name Ngeso who was in great love with the stone. Everyday he wakes up in the morning, he could walk into the cave inside the stone and stay there the whole day, and this could force his wife to bring him breakfast and lunch everyday. The old man became passionately in love with this stone to the extent that people ask the wife his whereabouts, she could answer that he has gone to his first wife (Mikayi) hence the stone of the first wife (Kit Mikayi). More further explanation about this unique stone is that according to its feature and components, the structure represents the Luo cultural polygamous family which had the first wife’s house (Mikayi) built further in between on the right hand side was the second wife’s house (Nyachira) while the third wife’s house (Reru) was built on the left hand side of the homestead. This rock also is seen to have a nuclear family whereby the father (Ngeso) being the middle stone followed by the bulky Mikayi (first wife), then Nyachira (second wife) followed by Reru (third wife) and further in front they have the child which is representing Simba (which is the house for the first born boy in the homestead). From a long time, this stone has been a sacred place for the villagers to worship during the trying moment. You will then be driven through the villages before departing to Kisumu to end your tour.

Ndere Island National Park

After breakfast, you will drive to Kaloka beach to connect your boat to Ndere Island. It is only 4.2sq kms an island just off the northern shore of Lake Victoria, opened in November 1986. Ndere means ‘Meeting Place’ in the dialect of the local Luo tribe. According to Luo folklore, Kit Mikayi, mother of the tribe, rested up near Ndere after her long journey South Down the Nile Valley. She found the lush shoreline so pleasing that she and her people stayed. Ndere Island is home to a variety of birds including fish eagles and a dense population of swifts. Hippo and crocodiles, including the lesser known Spotted Crocodiles, are a familiar sight. 50 impala have been introduced to the woodland which fringes the shores. Attractions include hiking, walking, optional traditional fishing, and optional boat safaris at a cost. You will enjoy your picnic lunches before your boat transfer to Kaloka where you will be transferred to Kisumu by your driver to end this trip.

A speed boat near the shores of Ndere Island National Park.

03 Days Safari from Kisumu

Day 1: Kisumu – Maasai Mara – Nairobi or Kisumu
Depart from Kisumu in the morning through Kisii where you can see and buy the soapstone carvings of different items. Drive further to enter Maasai Mara in the afternoon to embark on an evening game drive in the famous Maasai Mara. Dinner and overnight stay at the Campsite or Lodge {Mara Sopa Lodge / Sentrim Mara}.


DAY 2: Maasai Mara
A full day is spent game viewing across the rich tree studied grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is reknowned for its great herds of plain game, black manned Lion, Leopard, Cheetah, and annual migration of wildebeests and zebras. Meals and overnight at the Camp / Lodge {Mara Sopa Lodge / Sentrim Mara}.

An Elephant grazing in the savanna grasslands of the Maasai Mara

DAY 3: Maasai Mara - Nairobi
You will enjoy early morning pre-breakfast game drive. After breakfast, depart for Nairobi or Kisumu, enjoy a picnic lunch en-route to arrive  late in the evening to end your trip.

NOTE: This trip is for a minimum of 04 people.


4 Days Safari from Kisumu

Day 1: Kisumu - Maasai Mara - Nakuru  - Nairobi or Kisumu
We will pick you up from your accommodation in Kisumu in the morning and drive through Kisii and to Lolgorian into the Maasai Mara for a game drive in the evening. Picnic Lunch en-route, dinner and an overnight at the Camp / Lodge {Mara Sopa Lodge / Sentrim Mara}.


DAY 2: Maasai Mara
Full day is spent in game viewing; this includes going up-to the Mara River where the immigration of millions of wild beast and zebras crossing Mara River are seen annually. Dinner and overnight at the Camp / Lodge {Mara Sopa Lodge  / Sentrim Mara}.


DAY 3: Maasai Mara - Nakuru
Pre- breakfast game drive starts at 6.30 am. After breakfast, you depart from Mara, take picnic Lunch en route. Then drive to Lake Nakuru. You take dinner and stay overnight at Lake Nakuru Guest House or a budget hotel in Nakuru town or Lake Nakuru Lodge.


DAY 4: Nakuru - Nairobi
Early Morning extensive game drive,  depart from Nakuru after lunch to Nairobi  or Kisumu  to end your trip.

NOTE: This Trip will be for a minimum of 04 people.


5 Days Safari from Kisumu


Day 1: Kisumu  -  Masaai Mara
Pick up from your accommodation in Kisumu for a journey through the fertile Kisii hills and into Lolgorian then to Maasai Mara Game reserve to enjoy your game drive. Dinner and an overnight stay at the Campsite or Lodge {Mara Sopa Lodge / Sentrim Mara}.


Day 2: Maasai Mara
A full day is spent game viewing a cross the rich, tree studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plain game, black-manned lions, leopard and cheetah but also contains numerous elephant and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya, all meals and overnight at the campsite / Lodge.


Day 3: Maasai Mara

Wildebeests grazing in  Maasai Mara in their largest herds as Guests watch the wonder from a balloon


After early morning breakfast leave the camp for morning game drive until lunch time, return to the camp for lunch. Afternoon optional nature walk or a visit to a nearby Maasai village, return to the Campsite / Lodge for dinner and overnight.


Day 4: Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru.
Pre- breakfast game drive in the park, return to the Campsite / Lodge for late breakfast then leave Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru National park with lunch  en-route arriving in Lake Nakuru Guest house or a budget hotel or Lake Nakuru Lodge or Sarova Lion Hill Game Lodge.


Day 5: Lake Nakuru  -  Nairobi
After early morning breakfast, proceed for an extensive morning game drive in Lake Nakuru National park known for its millions of Flamingos, Pelicans and other water birds. Depart Nakuru after lunch to Nairobi or Kisumu arriving late afternoon to end your trip.

NOTE: This Trip will be for a minimum of 04 people.

6 Days Safari from Kisumu

Day 1: Kisumu - Maasai Mara.
Pick up from your accommodation in Kisumu for a journey through the fertile Kisii hills and into Lolgorian then to Maasai Mara Game reserve to enjoy your game drive. Dinner and an overnight stay at the Campsite or Lodge {Mara Sopa Lodge / Sentrim Mara}.

Day 2: Maasai Mara

A full day is spent game viewing a cross the rich, tree studded grasslands and rolling hills. The famous Mara is renowned for its great herds of plains game, black-manned lions, leopard and cheetah but also contains numerous elephant and virtually every type of wildlife to be found in Kenya, all meals and over night at the campsite / Lodge.

Day 3: Maasai Mara
After early morning breakfast leave the camp for morning game drive until lunch time, return to the camp for lunch. Afternoon optional nature walk or a visit to a nearby Maasai village, return to the Campsite / Lodge for dinner and overnight.

Day 4: Maasai Mara - Lake Nakuru
Pre- breakfast game drive in the park, return to the Campsite / Lodge for late breakfast then leave Maasai Mara for Lake Nakuru National park with lunch served en-route arriving in Lake Nakuru Guest house or a budget hotel or Lake Nakuru Lodge.

Day 5: Lake Nakuru - Lake Naivasha

A Hippo family in  Lake Naivasha which is among the very few fresh water lakes in the Rift Valley

After breakfast, you'll enjoy an extensive game drive in Lake Nakuru National Park.This game will take you to the shores of the lake to amaze at the millions of flamingos and the Pelican birds. You'll then drive to the Rhino Sanctuary before proceeding to the vantage Baboon cliff to have a panoramic view of the lake with the beautiful Acacia tree forest the home to the Leopards and Cheetahs. Depart after lunch to Lake Naivasha for dinner and an overnight stay at Crayfish Camp / Naivasha Sopa lodge or Sawela Lodge.

Day 6: Lake Naivasha -  Nairobi
After early morning breakfast, you'll depart for a gamedrive in Hell's Gate National Park. the park is famous for its natural hot Geysers, Eagles and Vulture breeding grounds. Apart from the authentic game drives, visitors have the choice of walking, cycling and rock climbing at an extra cost. While you are at the park the special features and the spectacular view include fischer's tower fomerly a volcano's plug and the central tower and Njorowa gorges. There are also two extinct volcanos: Olkaria and Honley's which are worth a trip. There are natural steam vents rising from cracks in the volcanic rock and the cooled molten lava known as obsidian. there are lots of the plains game like Coke's Hartebeests, Buffaloes, Maasai Giraffes, Elands, Lions, Leopards and some Cheetahs. Although the cat family is not well represented. Depart Naivasha  after lunch to Nairobi or Kisumu arriving late afternoon to end your trip.

NOTE: This trip is for a minimum of 04 people.

 

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