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Africa: A tour to western Kenya

Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya at 1,131 m (3,710 ft), with a population estimated 355,024 . It is the third largest city in Kenya, the principal city of western Kenya, the capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu District. It has no municipal charter.

It is the largest city in Nyanza Province and second most important city after Kampala in the greater Lake Victoria basin.

The Lake side city of Kisumu is home to a number of tourist attractions and this tours takes you to the primary sites in the city. These are short trips from Kisumu city to various touristic sites within Kisumu city council. These include the cultural centers like the Museum and the Kit Mikaye, The Leisure Boat trips from Yacht Club, Kiboko Bay Beach Resort or Dunga Beach to Ndere Island and around the Gulf.
The Kisumu Municipal Market and the Bus Park, Bicycle, Scooter and Motorcycle rides around Kisumu city, not to mention the Visits to Impala Park and the Hippo point.

Places to visit.

The Impala Park Tour

Highlights: This is a guided tour of the Impala Park from your hotel or residence in Kisumu to the famous Impala Park. After the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel or residence.

Kiboko Bay Beach Resort Tour

Highlights: This is a guided tour of the Kiboko Bay Beach Resort from your hotel or residence in Kisumu to the famous Kiboko bay; the only tented camp within Kisumu city. After the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel or residence.

The Kisumu Municipal Market and Kisumu Bus Park Tour

Highlights: This is a guided tour of the Kisumu Municipal Market which incorporates the Fish market and the adjacent bus park from your hotel or residence in Kisumu. After the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel or residence.

Conclusion

Kisumu City is a wonderful city located next to Lake Victoria , the second largest lake in the world. To be part of this exciting tour or travel you can visit Victoria Safaris for more information or inquiries.

About the Author

Alfred Orero is the Webmaster/IT manager at Victoria Safaris – an African based tour and travel operator in Nairobi Kenya.

Holds a Bachelors Degree in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology- JKUAT.

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