7-Day Western Coast Cultural Tour of Kenya
Highlights
Nairobi, Kisumu, Lake Nakuru National Park, Ruma National Park, Kericho, Lake Victoria, Homa Bay
Locations Covered
Nairobi, Kisumu, Lake Nakuru National Park, Ruma National Park, Kericho, Lake Victoria, Homa Bay
safari, cultural, camping
Private Tour
7 Days
Easy
English
Description
Explore the villages in Kenya, which are perfect places to get introduced to the local culture and lifestyle. Try the unspoiled Kenyan villages, and spend days in the homes of ethnic communities learning and getting involved in their daily lives. Gain an introduction to the wonderful country of Kenya. Kit-Mikayi, Rusinga Island, Tom Mboya Mausoleum, Ligongo Hills, Tabaka Soap Stone factory, endangered Roan Antelopes sanctuary, and the opportunity to observe local culture and lifestyle.
Itinerary
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Day 1: Nairobi – Kericho – Kisumu
- Depart from the hotel early in the morning.
- Stop at the Viewpoint on the Great Rift Valley to glance at the breathtaking escarpment.
- Arrive in the green town of Kericho, surrounded by a Tea plantation for lunch, and then proceed to Kisumu city, arriving in the evening for dinner and overnight at a hotel.
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Day 2: Kisumu Full Day
- The full day will be spent in Kisumu by visiting the Museum, the Impala Club, Dunga Beach and a hike at Ramogi Hills.
- Enjoy lunch, dinner and overnight at the hotel.
- Go boating on Lake Victoria.
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Day 3: Kisumu – Luanda – Mbita
- Depart Kisumu after breakfast.
- Have a stopover at Kit-Mikayi (the 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 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 glance at the Islands around the Lake before settling for dinner and overnight at the lodge.
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Day 4: Rusinga Full Day
- Wake up for an early breakfast then depart for fishing using traditional built-up boats with your picnic lunch.
- In the afternoon, you will be driven past the causeway 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.
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Day 5: Mbita – Ruma National Park – Homa Bay
- Depart after breakfast and drive to the only known home of the endangered Roan Antelopes: Ruma National Park.
- After the game drive, proceed to Homa Bay for lunch and afternoon at leisure.
Dinner and overnight at a hotel.
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Day 6: Homabay – Kisii – Nakuru
- Depart Homabay after breakfast and visit the Tabaka Soap Stone factory to amaze the local work of different designs.
- Stop for a 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.
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Nakuru – Nairobi
- After breakfast, depart for Nairobi via the Escarpment arriving early afternoon.
What's Included
What's Excluded
Meeting Point
Cancellation Policy
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For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price
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| 1 to 4 | /person |
| Child | |
| 1 to 4 | /person |
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This is a private tour |
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