Kisumu Travel Guide

Kisumu is Kenya's third largest city and is the center of western Kenya. It feels more like Mombasa than Nairobi, being hot and humid, where locals move about their business at a leisurely pace. Like any big city, there’s a wide range of accommodations suitable for any budget. There are several attractions in town, such as the huge market near the bus stage were you can get cheap soapstone carvings, and Hippo Point where you can watch the sun set on Lake Victoria. For more information on the lake and its sights, see the Lakes section.

There are so many internet cafes in Kisumu, Kisumu is popular for Fish (Tilpia) eating along the lake. The people are friendly, the impala park also offers a good attraction site. Kisumu is famous for its benga music. It is a landing City for those who want to visit Kogelo, the village where Barack Obama's father was born.

Kisumu has several indigenous tour Operators including - Victoria Safaris(www.Victoria Safaris.com) which takes tourists to Kogelo. You can also visit Yala Swamp's Dominion Farm, Siaya town and also have a boat ride on Lake Victoria from Yatch club and dunga beach. Kisumu City is having its Airport reconstructed to enable Air Force one landing when the 44th USA president visits his ancestral home.

Kisumu city has three major hotels; Imperial, Kisumu and Sunset Hotels. These hotels are 3 star hotels. No 5 star hotel built yet. From Kisumu, you can tour Ndere Island and Ruma National parks. The latter is famous for the only remaining Rone Antelope.