Depart from Nairobi to Rusinga Islands which is about 7 hours 40 minutes from Nairobi.
On arrival you will be met and welcomed in the hotel.
Freshen up for dinner and Overnight.
Meal Plan - Half Board basis
Kisumu City is a quiet port town on the shores of Lake Victoria with wide streets and fine colonial architecture. Kisumu was awarded City Status in 2001 and has since grown into an attractive urban centre, with an excellent museum, one of Kenya’s largest open markets and excellent facilities for visitors.
Located just a Kilometer from Kisumu’s central business district is the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary a walking sanctuary and holding area for animals which require special protection in this densely populated area. Herds of impalas and zebras roam freely in the sanctuary.
After breakfast, depart for Ruma National Park at 0630hrs.
The distance from Rusinga to Ruma National Park via Homa Bay is about 1hr 30 mins.
Return to Rusinga in time for lunch and spend the afternoon at leisure with optional activities.
Overnight at Rusinga Island Lodge
Kakamega county is Kenya's second most populous county after Nairobi. The county has 9 constituencies in total, namely Butere, Mumias East, Matungu, Khwisero, Shinyalu, Lurambi, ikolomani, Lugari and Malava.
Kakamega was so named because the word "kakamega" translates roughly to "pinch" in Kiluhyah, which was used to describe how European colonists would eat the staple food, ugali.
After breakfast, depart for a visit to the local communities. The friendly Luo community fish along the shores of the lake in their colourful canoes and sailing dhows.
Visit the villages by a short walk or whilst exploring the lake by boat.
Return to the lodge for lunch and dinner.
Distance form Kisumu to Bondo is about 1hour 30 minutes. Gusests will depart via road.
Distance from Bondo to Kogelo is approximately 30 minutes.
Mama Sarah Obama's compound visist is organised by the Tourism Office of Siaya and has to be requested three days before the day of visit for confirmation. Mama Sarah is only allowed to see guests for only 45 minutes. More history will be briefed during the time of visit.
Early Morning breakfast at 0730 hrs and hotel check out. Clients will be driven to Nairobi from Kisumu with packed lunch.
Drop off at your hotel / residence / airport ending this memorable tour.
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