7 days Western Coast of Kenya Cultural Tour

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7 days Western Coast of Kenya Cultural Tour

Day 1: Nairobi – Kericho – Kisumu
Depart from the hotel early in the morning. Have a stop over at the View Point on the Great Rift Valley to have a glance at the breathe taking Escarpment. Arrive in the Green town of Kericho surrounded by Tea plantation for lunch, and then proceed to Kisumu city arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 2: Kisumu Full Day
Full day will be spent in Kisumu visiting the Museum, the Impala Club, Dunga Beach and a hike at Ramogi Hills. Lunch, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Boating on Lake Victoria

Day 3: Kisumu – Luanda – Mbita
Depart Kisumu after breakfast having a stop over at Kit-Mikayi (stone of the first wife of the Luo tribe) in Seme to learn the history and the sacred attachment of this rock to the Luo tribe. Proceed to Akala market to interact with the locals selling their wares. Proceed to Ndori then further on as you see the landscape to Luanda Beach for an onward ferry to Mbita Point. Transfer on to Lake Victoria Safari Village, the beautiful that blends the wonders of Lake Victoria to check in followed by a small hike to the hill next to the cottage to have a glance at the Islands around the Lake before settling for dinner and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 4: Rusinga Full Day
Early breakfast then depart for fishing using traditional built up boats with your picnic lunch. In the afternoon, you will be driven past the cause way to Rusinga Island with a visit to Tom Mboya Mausoleum. Trek to Ligongo Hills for a panoramic view of the Kavirondo Gulf before you drive back to the cottages for dinner and overnight.

Day 5: Mbita – Ruma National Park – Homa Bay
Depart after breakfast and drive to the only known home of the endangered Roan Antelopes. After game drive, proceed to Homa Bay for lunch, afternoon at leisure. Dinner and overnight at a hotel.

Day 6: Homabay – Kisii – Nakuru
Depart Homabay after breakfast and visit Tabaka Soap Stone factory to amaze at the local work of different designs. Picnic lunch on the way, then drive to Lake Nakuru national Park for a game drive in search of both Black and White Rhino, Leopards, Baboons and the abundant Flamingo Birds. Dinner and overnight at a hotel in Nakuru town.

Day 7 Nakuru – Nairobi
After breakfast, depart for Nairobi via the Escarpment arriving early afternoon.

NOTE: This program can extend to Mara on request.

What's included

  • Professional English Speaking Safari Guide/Driver. (Professional Safari Escort is available upon request at an extra cost)
  • Guaranteed departures for two or more passengers booking this safari.
  • Transport in a safari van with open top
  • All applicable Game Park entrance fees
  • All meals included while on safari
  • Pre–tour itinerary document
  • Extensive Game drives

What's not included

  • Domestic and international airfares and departures taxes.
  • Personal communications charges for telephone calls, faxes, email, etc.
  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide.
  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. (Bottled mineral water is provided in the minivan while on game drives.)
  • Laundry services
  • Between meal snacks, parks, attractions, and events not included in your itinerary