DEA 52 : 09 Days Luo Culture, Tradition, Folkways and Beliefs
DEA53 : 13 Days Western Kenya Ecotourism and Cultural Safari Fork lore and Culture
DEA 54 : 10 Days Western Kenya Paradise -
DEA 55 : 04 Days Lake Victoria Fishing and Crocodile Hunting Safari
DEA 56 : 08 Days Lake Victoria Safari & Western Kenya
DEA 57 : 07 Days Best of Western Kenya Circuit
DEA 58 : 09 Days Western Kenya Community Development Expedition
DEA 59 : 07 Days Eco tourism special Lake Victoria and Kakamega Forest
DEA 60 : 13 Days Majestic Lake Victoria
DEA 61 : 09 Days Lake Side Kenya Eco-tourism Adventures
DEA 56 : 08 Days Lake Victoria Safari & Western Kenya
Lake Nakuru National Park
The lake is world famous as the location of the greatest bird spectacle on earth - myriads of pink flamingo whose numbers are legion, often more than a million and which literally turn its shores pink. They feed on the abundant algae which thrives in the warm waters. But flamingo are not the only avian attraction, as the lake is rich in other birdlife. There are over 400 resident species on the lake and in the surrounding park. Large numbers of pelicans concentrate by the fresh-water streams that flow into the lake, and thousands of other birds may be seen including African fish eagles, white-winged black terns, stilts, avocets, ducks and in the European winter, the migrant waders.
The National park surrounds the lake, offering a wide ecological diversity, from lakeshore, woodland, grassy plains to rocky escarpments and ridges. It has recently been enlarged to provide a sanctuary for black rhino and now has one of the largest concentrations of rhinoceros in the country (both black rhino and white rhino), so the chances of spotting these are very good. There are also a number of Rothschild's giraffe, translocated for safety from western Kenya. Waterbuck, zebra and Cape buffalo are very common. Lion are present in the park and, like the lions of Lake Manyara, are quite often seen in the acacia trees. Leopard are also frequently sighted and Lake Nakuru National Park is one of the places where visitors have the best chance of seeing these elusive big cats. The bushlands offer eland, warthog, impala, Mountain Reedbuck and dik dik, whilst rock hyrax and klipspringer occupy the cliffs and escarpment.
Kisumu City
The city is approximately 350km from Nairobi , take the 104 ( Nairobi , Nakuru highway) through Nakuru town, followed by the B4 (Kericho, Kisumu highway) through Kericho town to Kisumu. By air it takes 45min using Kisumu airport to the North West of kisumu town. The airport is served by Kenya Airways, Jet link, 540 airline and East African air. There is also a train service that operates the Nairobi – Kisumu route running from Mombasa through Nairobi to Uganda .
There are several attraction centres in the western region. Top on the list to visit is Lake Victoria. The lake is about the size of inland covering an expansive 67,850 sq km and forming a natural boundary between the three East Top on the list to visit is Lake Victoria . The lake is about the size of inland covering an expansive 67,850 sq km and forming a natural boundary between the three East African countries; Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda. African countries; Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda
Day 1: Nairobi - Lake Nakuru.
Depart Nairobi and drive down the picturesque escarpment of the Great Rift Valley for the nearby Lake Nakuru National Park where most of the day is spent viewing game and the extensive bird life that call this Rift Valley Game Park home. Apart from the wildlife, including the black and white rhino species this game sanctuary also boosts of the largest Euphobia candelabra forest in the world. All meals and an overnight stay at the renowned Lake Nakuru Lodge.
Day 2: Lake Nakuru - Kisumu City
A mid morning start for Kericho, the tea growing center of Kenya, stopping at the Kericho Tea Hotel for lunch and an afternoon tour of the tea plantations. An evening drive for Lake Victoria and the its main port of Kisumu City. Dinner and an overnight stay at the Imperial Hotel in Kisumu or similar.
Day 3: Kisumu City - Usenge.
The day is spent visiting the various attractions of this Lakeside City including the local museum which is rich in cultural and archeological artifacts, Kit Mikaye - the rock that has a story to tell that is steeped in the mythology of the Luo people, continue to Usenge on the shores of Lake Victoria and attempt to climb any one of the Hills in this area in the afternoon after a lunch of fresh fish and other savories that include local fare. The evening is spent listening to fork-lore by a campfire on the shores of the lake even as your meal or mutton or lamb roasts on a spit in the open. Overnight in a middle class hotel, on a campsite or home-stays.
Day 4: Usenge - Kisumu City - Homa Bay.
After an early visit to the shores of Lake Victoria to see the swarming market as fishermen and other trades-people sell their wares we travel back to the city of Kisumu proceeding further south through the plains of Nyakach and sugar cane plantations via Odino falls to Kendu bay for lunch then to Lake Simbi Nyaima. We have a walk around this lake see different types of birds, talk to local people to know much about this magical lake. Continue to Kanjira Hot springs then to Homa bay where we spend the night after visiting the attractions that are found here including interacting with the local people.
Day 5: Homa Bay - Mbita Point.
An early drive further south after breakfast to Mbita Point, a major center for insect study that hosts the International Center for Insect Physiology and Ecology(ICIPE), and cross the causeway to Rusinga Island famous as a bird watchers' island and also home to the late Tom Mboya a prominent Kenyan politicians who was assassinated in 1969 and whose remains were interred in a Memorial Mausoleum on the island. We partake of lunch on the island before driving to Lake Victoria Safari Village for dinner and an overnight stay at this beautiful lakeside resort.
Day 6: Lake Victoria Safari Village.
This day is engaged in investigating the local peoples' culture and visiting the market place and either
Climbing one of the nearby hills to see the golden sunset over Lake Victoria even as the panoramic view of the lake's islands and the vast expanse of this great inland sea unfolds before your eyes or
Spend the day fishing on the Lake together with the local fishermen or
Take a boating trip to explore the nearby islands of Lake Victoria or
Relax on the hotel grounds and take a break from the safari itinerary
At sunset you are entertained by local traditional dancers and story tellers. Dinner and an overnight stay at the hotel.
Day 7: Lake Victoria - Lake Naivasha.
An early departure from the lakeside resort of Lake Victoria Safari Village for Lake Naivasha in the Rift Valley. A boating trip to Crescent Island in the afternoon or alternatively a biking safari to Hells Gate for some Rock Climbing experience. Dinner and overnight at one of the many resorts on this lake.
Day 8: Lake Naivasha - Nairobi.
The morning is spent at leisure and we depart from the hotel at about 11am for the city of Nairobi which is reached in time for lunch.
The above safari cost will be available on request basis.
The cost will include:-
* All meals and excursions per the itinerary
* Park entrance fees in the game reserves and national parks
* All road transportation and Game drives using a custom-made Safari minivan complete with pop-up roof for enhanced game viewing and photography.
* Game drives with our experieced Driver guides
* All transfers as per programme
* Experienced English Speaking driver-guides
Cost will exclude:-
* All flights
* Additional sightseeing or deviation from the itinerary
* All items of a personal nature such as tobacco,laundry,phone calls,Tips and drinks / beverages
* Extra meals
* Any Other Items not mentioned above
* Medical / Travel Insurance
