Hi,am jeri currently visiting in Kisumu.Are thea any cool hang out joints in town?
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Answered by Camping Wildlife Lodge safaris from Westlands, Kenya
KISUMU IMPALA SANCTUARY/MUSEUM Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
Background Information
When the East African Railway reached Kisumu early in the Last century, the area must have been teeming with plains game. The passage of time saw hunting for the pot, ecosystem loss through human settlement and agriculture reduce numbers vastly. By the early 80s, what could be seen was a pitifully small herd of Impala that roamed the town and neighbouring areas.
The Sanctuary, a 0.4 square km of marsh, grassland and forest was created to provide a home for this herd of Impala. It then developed into a holding point for captured problem animals. Today, it provides grazing for Hippos and habitat for numerous small mammals, and a variety of reptiles and birds. It also hosts two leopards, one spotted hyena, two olive baboons and several vervet monkeys held in captivity. Sightings of the reclusive and acutely threatened Sitatunga have also been made.
How To Get There
Roads:
3 km tarmac from Kisumu town.
Airstrips:
Kisumu Airport.
Park Roads:
One service road and trails
Park Gates:
One main gate with ticket office & warden's office.
Major Attractions
Impala, caged leopards and baboon.
Activities
Walking, bird watching.
Facilities
Picnic Sites:
2 picnic sites, 3 kms of trails.
Proceed to Kisumu Museum
Kisumu Museum was opened in 1980. It is located within Kisumu city at its entrance from Nairobi, and is in close proximity to Lake Victoria, which is the world’s second largest freshwater lake. The museum’s exhibits include a fresh water aquarium, an outdoor snake park, tortoise pens that house the 300 year old tortoise imported from the Seychelles in 1930, and the culture of the local people. One of the main attractions is the traditional Luo homestead granary. The Kisumu Impala Sanctuary (an also an animal orphanage) is home to the rare sitatunga antelope.
Kibuye Market is one of the busiest and largest markets in Kenya. Here you can see, breathe and experience the day-to-day life of the people of Nyanza.
Cost $200 per person per day.
Remarks
Note
Rates are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
Package Includes:
-Return airfare
-Full board accommodation.
-Airport Transfers.
-All government taxes where applicable.
Package Excludes:
- Extras at the hotels: tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses.
-Extra activities.
-All that’s not mentioned in what is included.
NB: Prices and availability are subject to revision without prior notice owing to currency, tax, levy and seasonal fluctuations .
Individual and discounted group rates also available on request
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Answered by Martin from Nairobi Hill, Kenya
Oh yeah! There are plenty, if you are planning on bar hopping you really shold start out with Mon Ami, after the 2007 chaos im not sure if any of these places are still around, however Mon Ami is a good starting point. Apart from Mon Ami, you have Octopussy, Kimwa Grand..... the list is endless.
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Answered by Steve Safari from Nairobi Hill, Kenya
KISUMU IMPALA SANCTUARY/MUSEUM Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
Background Information
When the East African Railway reached Kisumu early in the Last century, the area must have been teeming with plains game. The passage of time saw hunting for the pot, ecosystem loss through human settlement and agriculture reduce numbers vastly. By the early 80s, what could be seen was a pitifully small herd of Impala that roamed the town and neighbouring areas.
The Sanctuary, a 0.4 square km of marsh, grassland and forest was created to provide a home for this herd of Impala. It then developed into a holding point for captured problem animals. Today, it provides grazing for Hippos and habitat for numerous small mammals, and a variety of reptiles and birds. It also hosts two leopards, one spotted hyena, two olive baboons and several vervet monkeys held in captivity. Sightings of the reclusive and acutely threatened Sitatunga have also been made.
How To Get There
Roads:
3 km tarmac from Kisumu town.
Airstrips:
Kisumu Airport.
Park Roads:
One service road and trails
Park Gates:
One main gate with ticket office & warden's office.
Major Attractions
Impala, caged leopards and baboon.
Activities
Walking, bird watching.
Facilities
Picnic Sites:
2 picnic sites, 3 kms of trails.
Proceed to Kisumu Museum
Kisumu Museum was opened in 1980. It is located within Kisumu city at its entrance from Nairobi, and is in close proximity to Lake Victoria, which is the world’s second largest freshwater lake. The museum’s exhibits include a fresh water aquarium, an outdoor snake park, tortoise pens that house the 300 year old tortoise imported from the Seychelles in 1930, and the culture of the local people. One of the main attractions is the traditional Luo homestead granary. The Kisumu Impala Sanctuary (an also an animal orphanage) is home to the rare sitatunga antelope.
Kibuye Market is one of the busiest and largest markets in Kenya. Here you can see, breathe and experience the day-to-day life of the people of Nyanza.
KOGELO VILLAGE (President Barack Obama (USA) father’s home)
You have the morning at leisure. After lunch you will be transferred by road to Kogelo Village where President Barack Obama (USA)’s father, was born. His father, the late President Barack Obama (USA) Senior was Kenyan born in Nyang’oma, Kogelo in Siaya District, Nyanza Povince.
Major Attractions:
- Kogello Cultural and Sports festivals
- The whole home village and the surroundings
- The Nyang’oma market where President Barack Obama (USA) used to help his grand mother sell vegetables
- The High school named after President Barack Obama (USA)
- His Grandmother, Sarah Obama
- His Father’s graveyard
- A children’s home (orphans) and People living with HIV/AIDS run by the Leo Community Development Network (LECDEN KENYA) For more information please visit LECDENKENYA’s website on www.LECDENKENYA.org or go to about us (responsible tourism – giving back to the community)
From there you will be transferred by air from Kisumu Airstrip to the Wilson Airport in Nairobi to a hotel or the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport for departure.
$ 250 per day person
Remarks
Note
Rates are based on a minimum of 2 persons. A price reduction is available for numbers above two persons.
Package Includes:
-Return airfare
-Full board accommodation.
-Airport Transfers.
-All government taxes where applicable.
Package Excludes:
- Extras at the hotels: tips, drinks, telephone, laundry or any other personal expenses.
-Extra activities.
-All that’s not mentioned in what is included.
NB: Prices and availability are subject to revision without prior notice owing to currency, tax, levy and seasonal fluctuations .
Individual and discounted group rates also available on request
STEVE
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Answered by JOSHWA TAMBO ADIEDO from Kibera, Kenya
You can visit Dunga Beach , you can visit Kisumu national park and Kit Mikayi some few kilimeters away rom Kisumu town but you cant spend more than ksh 100 going there.
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Answered by Eden Tours & Travel from Nairobi, Kenya
Check at Tuskys, there is a very cool joint that really comes alive in the evenings....
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Answered by Philip Kimeu from Mombasa, Kenya
From the words hang out, i assume you are asking for entertainment spots. Try the club at imperial hotel
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Answered by WESTKATESAFARIS from Westlands, Kenya
thnaks njeri.
kisumu is not complicated. so pop in and check around for what you need.
we can also take you around if you are interested. mai;l us on info@westkatesafaris.com.
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Answered by Kepha Owiti Auma from Kisumu, Kenya
There beautiful places in Kisumu ;Kiboko Beach,Hippo point.visit and feel breeze and cool of the Lake of Victoria.
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Answered by Maurice Sijenyi from Doonholm, Kenya
You can chill out at the Railways club.Lots of live music and plenty of Tusker and Fish.Avoid Nyama choma
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