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Kisumu and Lake Victoria: the Lakeside Sunset Bliss
Situated on the shores of Africa s largest and the world s second largest freshwater lake after Lake Superior in the USA, Kisumu has one of the most breathtaking sunsets. On December 20, 1901, the last sleeper of the famous Uganda Railway was nailed in by Florence Preston, the wife of Ronald Perston, the chief platelayer of the railway. The point, on the shores of Lake Victoria was named Port Florence but was not after Florence Perston. It was named after Florence Whitehouse, the wife of the chief engineer, George Whitehouse.
The name Port Florence only stuck for a year and reverted to Kisumu, which means a place to look for food. A good starting
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The port of Kisumu, off Kendu Road, is not set to handle tourists, but it gives an interesting voyage into history. The original sleeper seems to be lost somewhere on the grounds of the harbour overlooking the beautiful Maragoli Hills, which are full of granite rocks. The first steamships built in Kisumu in 1905 were the SS Sybila and the
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From the link span, you can see the Sunset Hotel, which was built in the 1970s on the lakefront from where guests can watch the sunset. It is a beautiful view that a first time visitor should not miss. Next to the hotel is Impala Park, which houses the town s original residents the remaining impalas and stray animals, including leopards and hyenas in pens. Hippos walk around at night. The park is a rich ground for birds like African fish eagle.
...the oldest public layout in the area, originally designed in 1923. This classic course has plenty of history attached to it as the former site of the Orlando Open, when it hosted such golf legends as Sam Snead, Ben Hogan, ...
The Kisumu Municipal Market, built in 1935 is a must-see. Earthen pots and all the vegetables in season are on display here. Moving out of town, a drive along the lakeshore takes you down the members-only Yacht Club, through the Impala Park to Dunga. There is a restaurant and the local anglers might just lure you to a boat ride. The boats are not always fitted with lifesaving jackets, so you ride at your own risk.
On the other side of the lake, roads lead to Kakamega and on to Kakamega Forest,
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If you decide to break in Nandi town, drop in at one of the most beautiful golf courses in the country Nandi Bear Club where there are self-contained chalets. Nandi Bear is so named because of a story about an elusive animal that looked like a bear that used to come from the forest and kill the villagers. In the 1950s, the
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...from the Truro Highlands today. At one time, numerous wind-driven grist mills dotted the area. The deck house of the barge, Coleraine, which wrecked below the cliffs here in 1915, was salvaged and used as a bar until the 1950s. ...
If you prefer camping, the Kericho Fishing Lodge next door is ideal. It also has a restaurant and rooms. Do not miss a short walk at the Chagaik Botanic Garden by the tree estate just before you enter Kericho town. A visit to Ruma National Park can be very refreshing. Ruma can be reached through many circuits; form Kericho via Kisii and then through the fishing villages of Homa Bay and Kendu Bay. Or take the ferry from Luanda (on the way to Bondo) to Mbita Point. It is a welcome relief from the rough roads. At Mbita Point, stay at the Lake Victoria Safari Village on the lakeshore,
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Ruma is the only park in the world with the sub-species of the roan antelope, the hippotragus equinus langheldhi. There are fewer than 100 remaining. That should make you want to visit this handkerchief of a park. You can camp or just visit for the day and return to Kisumu. Spend an extra day to drive to Rusinga Island via the cause way and visit the hotspots, like the prehistoric site, home of the Zinjanthropus Nyanii, an apelike ancestor that lived almost two million years ago in the forests that once covered the island. Visit the Tom Mboya s memorial or sail to the twin
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There are many Luo villages along the bays like the Uyoma Peninsular. Take the ferry from Luanda, past Maseno or the Luanda on the Homa Bay road. The ferry from Luanda to Mbita Point leaves at 8:00am, 11:00am, 3:00pm and 6:00pm. From Mbita Point to Luanda it leaves at 7:00am, 10:00am, 2:00pm and 5:00pm. If you take the ferry from Mbita Point to Kisumu, stop at the spectacular rock formation of Kit Mikayi, the sacred rock. Kit Mikayi means big woman in Luo. For a fee, one can climb the rock to see the wide expanse of luoland.
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On the islands of Rusinga, Mfangano and Takawiri are up market lodges. Your travel agent should be able to book you in. or stay at
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One can drive across the valley to the Tugen Hills and combine this circuit with Lake Baringo, Bogoria or the Cherangany. The Flourspar Company is on the floor of the valley. The Kerio Valley Lodge is built on the escarpment. Not very far from Eldoret on this route is the High Altitude Training Centre at Iten, where Kenya s famous athletes like Peter Rono, Wilson Kipketer and others train.
For a bit more adventure,
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