Description

“Welcome to the Lakeside”

Set on the shore of Lake Victoria, the largest freshwater lake in Africa, the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary is a peaceful, relaxing place to enjoy the natural beauty that abounds here. The sanctuary hosts impalas, the rare Sitatunga antelope as well as big cats, buffalos, giraffes, cheetahs and several primate species. The sanctuary is also home to five campsites all with spectacular views of Lake Victoria. Bird watching, nature walks and glass bottomed boat rides compliment the activities availed at the sanctuary.

This is home hosts over 115 species of birds. In November each year, it plays a significant role of being the focal point for the annual Kisumu Impala conservation boat racing event.

Key features

Lake Victoria

• With an area approaching 70,000 sq km, is the largest lake in Africa and the second largest freshwater lake in the world (after Canada’s Lake Superior). Unlike the lakes further west, Lake Victoria is not of the Rift Valley system and is wide and shallow (only 80m deep) with shores spanning three countries.
• Free ranging and captive animals, birdlife, indigenous forest, swampy papyrus areas , grassland, rocky view area, nature trails, Sundowner  view point and less than 200metres railway line.

Facilties 

• Animal enclosures
• Campsite with cool shade of indigenous trees, mains electricity and tap water
• Modern Kitchen ideal for Self-catering clients
• An ablution with shower rooms
• Sun downer view point- gives an excellent view of the sunset in the evening
• 5 picnic sites namely, Impala, sunset, albizia, baboon, simba- All sites give spectacular view of the lake. The picnic sites are also ideal for wedding, parties and corporate events.
• Mini- museum

Attractions

• Free ranging herds of impalas, zebras and vervet monkeys
• Animal orphanage which hold species under special care.
• The local hippo population and threatened Sitatunga antelope
• A shady and peaceful place with its abundance of birdlife and picnic sites beside the lake
• The sanctuary provides an ideal refuge away from Kisumu’s busy and noisy town centre.
• Lake Victoria being the 2nd largest fresh water in the world and the largest one in Africa

Birds

• Over 115 species have been recorded

Wildlife

• Lions, lionesses,  leopard, baboons, hyena, Serval cat, buffaloes, giraffe, cheetahs, bushbuck, patas monkey, bush duiker, tortoise, warthogs, guinea fowl, ostriches, parrots, fischers love birds  and blue monkey.

When to go

The park is open all year round from 6.00am-6.00pm

Rules & Regulations

Respect the privacy of the wildlife, this is their habitat. Beware of the animals, they are wild and can be unpredictable. Don't crowd the animals or make sudden noises or movements. Don't feed the animals, it upsets

Wildlife & Birds

Title	Conservation Status
African lion	Vulnerable
Cheetah	Vulnerable
Leopard	Vulnerable
Sitatunga	Least Concern
Spotted Hyena	Least Concern
Hippopotamuses	Vulnerable
Olive baboon	Least Concern
African Grey Parrot	Least Concern
Grévy's zebra	Endangered

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