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kisumu Impala Sanctuary
Country(s): Kenya

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

‘Kisumu Impala Sanctuary’
The Sanctuary, grassland and woodlands ecosystem is located about 3km from Kisumu city. The ecosystem hosts leopards, hyena, olive baboons and vervet monkeys. It also provides grazing lands for Hippos, habitat for numerous small mammals including the threatened Sitatunga, and supports a variety of reptiles and birds species.

Access:

•   Roads: Kisumu is located 355 Km North of Nairobi, the sanctuary is 3 km from Kisumu near Hippo Point.
•   Air: The Flight from Nairobi takes around one hour to kisumu and there are regular scheduled flights.
•   Water: Kisumu is linked by ferry with Kendu Bay, homa Bay and Mbita

Size / Location

•   Kisumu Impala: Less than 1 sq. km
•   Ndere Island: 4.2 sqkm.
Climate
•   Hot and humid

Smartcard required?

•   Entry is by Cash only. Proof of identification will be required.
o   Citizens – Valid Passport or National ID
o   Residents – Valid Passport & re entry pass

MAJOR ATTRACTIONS

WILDLIFE
KISUMU IMPALA
• over 115 species have been recorded
• impala, leopard, hyena, jackal, ostrich and vervet monkey
variety of snakes

WHERE TO STAY

• Rock Resort Kisumu : more refer to kisumu hotels..

ACTIVITY OPTIONS

•   Game viewing
•   Picnicking
•   Lake Victoria Viewing

WHAT TO TAKE WITH YOU

• Drinking water and picnic items. Also useful are: binoculars, camera, hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and guidebooks