Lake Victoria Tour
Lake Victoria is known to be the second largest fresh water lake in the world and has an area of approximately 67,483 sq km.
It is shared by 3 countries namely; Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
Kenya shares the smallest part of this lake compared to the other 2 countries. In figures, it shares an area of 3785 sq km of this lake.
It is located in South Western Kenya and it is known for it’s natural beauty, splendid fish and bird life and an exciting range of water sport activities.
A number of fish villages can be explored to give you an opportunity to see the traditional life style of the lake’s fishermen.
This lake is rich in fish life, with shimmering shoals of colourful cichlids and large Nile perch, which is taken to be the world-class game fish, attracting fishing enthusiasts to the Lake shores in thousands of numbers.
Lodges and fishing reserves are all round the shores and on the island within the lake.
The major tribe which has it’s home here is that of Luo, which is quite famous for it’s
formidable fishing skills.
Exciting canoe tours are provided by local villagers for you to explore it’s scenic beauty and extraordinary wildlife.
Experience the beauty of this lake by viewing hippos and awesome variety of birds like the blue-breasted bee-eaters, swamp fly catchers, warblers, papyrus Gonoleks, Red-chested sunbird, Red-headed Queleas and so many weaver species.
Other tourist attractions on the lake are; the enhancing port town of Kisumu, well known for its wide streets and fine colonial architecture, Mfangano Island, very popular for its obscure rock paintings and tiny but picturesque Ndere Island National park which covers only 4 sq km and is rich in snakes, hippos, crocodiles and a wide variety of water birds.
Lake Victoria tour packages are offered to you by Kenya Wildlife safari.
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