Ruma National Park 2 Day Safari Kisumu Tour

Ruma National Park 2-Day Safari Kisumu Tour is a short overnight wildlife safari holiday for those who do not have enough time for a longer safari while visiting Western Kenya. Experience the unspoiled beauty of Ruma National Park on this exceptional 2-Day Western Safari in Kenya.

This safari offers you 2 days inside the Ruma National Park. Departure would be from Kisumu, Rusinga Island or Homabay area. Ruma National Park lies in Western Kenya, close to the shores of Lake Victoria. The major attractions in the park include:

*  Roan antelope – one of Africa’s rarest antelopes and the third largest of Kenya’s antelopes,
*  Oribi antelope – a small and graceful antelope that inhabit grassland and dense undergrowth
* Realm of rare birds – The Park has globally threatened birds like the blue swallow, a scarce intra-African migrant
* Wildlife – Wildlife includes roan antelope, oribi, mountain reedbuck, leopard, buffalo, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, hyena, Impala & vervet monkey

The highlights of this safari includes:

✓ Birds
✓ Professionally guided game drives
✓ Stay in eco-friendly Oribi Guest House/ Cold Springs Hotel or similar
✓ Delicious meals, complimentary refreshments, and snacks during excursions
✓ Encounter a diverse array of African wildlife (including three of the famous Big five which are Elephants, Rhinoceros and Buffaloes)

Day 1: Kisumu – Drive to Ruma National Park
Day 2: Ruma National Park – Visit Rusinga Island – Drive to Kisumu

Day 1: Kisumu – Drive to Ruma National Park

After an early breakfast, Depart from Kisumu by road driving through the towns of Kendu Bay and Homa bay to Ruma National Park.

After arriving at Nyatoto gate, we check into the park and proceed on a game drive en route to our accommodation for lunch.

After lunch, you will embark on an extensive game drive. Ruma National park lies in Western Kenya, close to the shores of Africa’s largest inland Lake, Lake Victoria.

The park is considered the last retreat and the sanctuary of the endangered and threatened Roan antelope which is considered one of Africa’s rarest Antelopes.

Apart from the Roan antelope, the park has buffalo, waterbuck, aardvark, honey badger, civet, serval, genet, topi, impala, monkey, baboon and leopard and hyena.

Return to your accommodation in the evening for Dinner and an overnight stay.

Dinner and Overnight at the Oribi Guest House or similar

Meal Plan {Lunch and Dinner}

Day 2: Ruma National Park – Visit Rusinga Island – Drive to Kisumu

An early morning game drive is planned on this day followed by breakfast back at the lodge. We check out of our accommodations and depart with packed lunch boxes to Rusinga Island for a tour. Rusinga is a pretty island.

We visit Tom Mboya’s mausoleum. Tom Mboya was a civil rights champion, trade unionist and charismatic young Luo politician who was gunned down in Nairobi in 1969, sparking off a crisis that led to over forty deaths in widespread rioting and demonstrations.

We packed lunch at a convenient place on the Island, and then drive to catch the 1500 Hours Ferry to Lwanda K’Otieno.

Along the way, we visit the Akala market which is famous for cattle sales in the whole of the Nyanza region to get to learn after interacting with both sellers and buyers.

We arrive in Kisumu in the evening.

Meal Plan: {Breakfast and Packed lunch}

Ruma National Park 2-Day Safari Kisumu Tour Rates Includes:

Picnic Lunch Box + Professional English speaking guides + All entry fees, guide fees, service charges, and taxes + Overnight accommodation in or near Ruma National Park & Pickup from your hotel in Kisumu City and drop-off to your hotel

Notes

* Ruma National Park day trips can also be conducted from Rusinga Island as the park is only 30 km away

Ruma National Park 2-Day Safari Kisumu Tour Rates Do Not Include:

* Drinks
* Laundry
* Tips or gratuity
* Travelers Insurance
* Communication charges
* Visas, international airfares, and airport taxes; meals
* Sightseeing not included in the package; optional activities
* Personal expenses such as transfers to/ from the airport (supplement airport transfer cost applies for tours starting from the airport)

Ruma National Park 2-Day Safari Kisumu Tour is a short overnight wildlife safari holiday for those who do not have enough time for a longer safari while visiting Western Kenya.

This safari offers you 2 days inside the Ruma National Park. Departure would be from Kisumu, Rusinga Island or Homabay area. Ruma National Park lies in Western Kenya, close to the shores of Lake Victoria. The major attractions in the park include:

*  Roan antelope – one of Africa’s rarest antelopes and the third largest of Kenya’s antelopes,
*  Oribi antelope – a small and graceful antelope that inhabit grassland and dense undergrowth
* Realm of rare birds – The Park has globally threatened birds like the blue swallow, a scarce intra-African migrant
* Wildlife – Wildlife includes roan antelope, oribi, mountain reedbuck, leopard, buffalo, Jackson’s hartebeest, Rothschild’s giraffe, hyena, Impala & vervet monkey

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