Rusinga Island Lodge

Lake Victoria Fishing Day Trip From Masai Mara

Lake Victoria, Kenya

(Rusinga Island Lodge is situated in Western Kenya, 80 Miles due West of the Masai Mara on the shores of Lake Victoria, the world's second largest freshwater lake. By air: Rusinga Island Lodge is one Hour and Thirty Minutes from Nairobi and Thirty Minutes from the Masai Mara by Private Charter. Rusinga Island Lodge's airstrip is directly in front of the lodge)

Lake Victoria Rusinga Island Day Tour from Masai Mara

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Lake Victoria Rusinga Island Day Tour from Masai Mara; Lake Victoria offers a colorful and exciting option for African Spice Safari travelers. The world's second largest fresh water lake, it's famous for its abundance of exotic bird life, the enormous Nile Perch that populate its water, and charming fishing villages.

A short 40 Minute flight from the Masai Mara takes you over the thatched roofs of Masai villages and the stately Masai themselves as they tend to their herds. You will thrill to a spectacularly panoramic view of the Kisii Highlands, one of Kenya's richest farmlands, a vast sea of shimmering greens and gold under the rays of the morning sun.

The plane touches down at a quaint Island inn (Rusinga Island) for leisurely morning of superb fishing, spectacular scenery and sumptuous breakfast. Everything possible is home grown and no artificial fertilizers or chemicals are used. The fruit and vegetables are collected fresh each day. The Rusinga Island Lodge team takes great pride in the food served and all breads, pastries and cakes are homemade.

The specialty is fish dishes as both Tilapia and Nile perch are plentiful and make delicious eating in many different ways - whole grilled over coals, smoked or Zanzibar-style with coconut, lime and coriander, to name a few favorites. Breakfast and lunch are usually served under sweeping fig trees and are included in the Day Trip price. You return to the Masai Mara in time for the afternoon Game Drive (1600 Hours).

Rusinga Island Lodge Day Trip from Masai Mara Rates/ Prices

Notes

* Minimum 2 Guests

Lake Victoria Fishing Day Trip From Masai Mara includes:

* 3-course lunch

* Breakfast on the lawn

* Luo fishing village visit

* Return flight from Masai Mara

* Mineral water, sodas, beers, house wines
* Sightseeing on the lake with fishing; fossil walk; birding

Lake Victoria Fishing Day Trip From Masai Mara Excludes:

* Items of a personal nature
* Health insurance & gratuities

* Water sports, Spa treatments

* Champagne, spirits, special wines

Lake Victoria Rusinga Island Day Tour Activities include:

Fishing

Trawl for Nile perch along the shores or cast for tilapia in the evenings. Both fish make delicious eating and the chef is happy to cook your catch for you.

Boat Trips

Boat Trips to Bird Islands where thousands of water birds roost. Giant monitor lizards and spotted-necked otters are often seen on the rocks around the island. Magnificent fish eagles soar overhead and swoop down low giving excellent photographic opportunities. The friendly Luo community fish along the shores in their colorful canoes and sailing dhows. Rusinga Island Day trip guests are welcome to visit their villages where the night's catch is set out to dry in the sun and larger fish are smoked.

Exploring Archaeological Sites

A short walk behind Rusinga Island Lodge brings you to the site where Mary Leakey found Proconsul Heseloni in 1948 - the last common ancestor of the great apes and man. This caused a sensation at the time and made worldwide headlines. Fossil remains dating back to 20 million years can be seen scattered about on the surface.

Bird Watching

Life at Rusinga Island Lodge revolves around the lake and the island's birds - from stately Fish Eagles to tiny iridescent sun birds and arrow-fast kingfishers, to name but a few of the 369 species of local and migratory birds, including several that only occur in Western Kenya. Many birds including fish eagles and the colorful double toothed barbet nest in the grounds.

Water Sports

Rusinga Island Lodge has modern equipment is available for all age groups for water-skiing and ‘donating'.

Spa

Rusinga Island Lodge Spa offers a range of treatments including aromatherapy massage, reflexology, manicure, pedicure, Indian head massage.

Rusinga Island Lake Victoria Climate

At 3,718 feet above sea level Rusinga Island has a temperate climate making all its activities both pleasurable and viable all year round. During the months of April and May the long rains - usually falling during the night - may prohibit some activities.

The days are generally sunny and hot and the evenings clear and warm. In the afternoon an on shore breeze stirs up, making it very pleasant and carries on into the evening.

What to Bring on the Day Trip

Sun protection (hats, sun cream, glasses), ankle-length walking boots and trousers for walking, light windproof jacket, jersey, swim wear, binoculars, cameras and film.

Booking & Reservations for Lake Victoria Rusinga Island Day Tour from Masai Mara - Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871
Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com