VICTORIA , RUSINGA
ISLAND LODGE
Day 1 - Nairobi - Lake Victoria
Rusinga Island Lodge exudes an atmosphere
of serene tranquility. Set on an island in the middle
of the world's second largest freshwater lake, its
manicured velvet lawns stretch to the water's edge
and its exotic trees are a haven for birds- 369 species
of them! With renowned hospitality, delightful hosts,
organic home-grown food and indulgent accommodations,
Rusinga is divine.
Romance resides in breathtaking sunsets over the
lake, moonlit dinners on the jetty and candlelit champagne
in the Jacuzzi. Its six enchanting stone and thatch
cottages, beds dramatically draped in sheer white
netting, offer splendid views from verandas facing
the sweep of the lawn to the lake beyond.
Day 2 - Lake Victoria
Breakfast and lunch are served under sprawling
fig trees in the garden-the same trees under which
palaeoanthropologists Mary and Louis Leakey camped
in 1948 when making their revolutionary discovery
of Proconsul Heseloni. Today, we visit the site where
fossil remains, dating from 20 million years ago,
can still be seen scattered upon the ground. Then,
maybe we'll troll the lake's shallow waters for its
legendary Nile perch (growing up to 300 pounds!) or
boat to a nearby island to view ancient rock art.
And there's always the spa-a halcyon oasis with myriad
treatments.
Day 3 - Lake Victoria
A boat trip to Bird Island reveals thousands
of roosting water birds, giant monitor lizards and
spotted-necked otters on the rocks. The friendly Luo
tribe fish along these shores in their colorful canoes
and sailing dhows, and it's a pleasure to visit their
villages where the night's catch is set out to dry
in the sun and larger fish are smoked. We may also
take a short drive to Ruma National Park where the
last surviving group of Roan antelope in Kenya can
be seen, as well as endangered Rothschild giraffes,
Jackson 's hartebeest, Bohor reedbuck, topi and even
leopard.
Day 4 - Lake
Victoria - Nairobi - USA
We awaken to a chorus of birdsong. Stately
fish eagles, iridescent sunbirds and swift kingfishers
start our day, while by nightfall we will have flown
to Nairobi , enjoyed dinner in our hotel and continued
to the airport to board our evening flight back home.
What a day!
SAFARI TARIFFS PER PERSON
Per person, double occupancy; full board:
$2,650
Single supplement: $570
INCLUDED FEATURES
- Round trip airfare from Nairobi to Lake Victoria
- 3 Nights in Lake Victoria or Rusinga Island or Mfangano Island
- 10 Meals - 4 breakfasts, 3 lunches and 3 Dinners
- Park entrance fees where applicable
- All transfers
Please note that Shorter stays available.
Kindly inquire or see below
DAY TRIP EXTENSION FROM MAASAI MARA GAME
RESERVE
The world second largest fresh water lake is famous for
its abundance in bird life and the large Nile Perch,
which populates its water and its truly charming fishing
villages. Visitors will be given a delicious full
breakfast upon arrival on Mfangano or Rusinga Island
in Lake Victoria, just 40 minutes from the Masai Mara
by air.
You will venture into the Lake with a guide in a
fishing boat that will take you in search of record
breaking Nile perch. After lunch, you will be flown
back to the Mara by 3.00 p.m. in time for an evening
'Spice' game drive. Fishing, water sports, boat safaris,
island walks, visiting fishing villages, archeological
sites and overnight accommodations are also available.
Spectacular half-day tour......USD 425 per
person
