Kisumu Attractions

Kisumu, the third largest town in Kenya and capital of Nyanza province, was founded as the inland railhead of the East African Railway in 1901. Kisumu had been a busy port town in its early days but the break up of the East African Community in 1977 has slowed the pace.

Attractions surrounding Kisumu include Impala Park, a game sanctuary and animal orphanage as well as the home of rare sitatunga antelope. Hippo Point, just south of the town, is prefect for viewing hippos and sunsets on Lake Victoria. Kisumu Bird Sanctuary is an important breeding ground for herons, storks and egrets. April and May are the ideal months to visit the sanctuary.