Kisumu Impala Reserve


Kenya is a country of safari. Here there are large and small reserves, national parks and reserves. In them, representatives of the African fauna live in the bosom of wild nature under state protection, and tourists can observe animals in their natural habitat. One such reserve in Kenya is Kisumu Impala, located on the shore of the famous freshwater lake Victoria . From this article you will find out what awaits tourists in this Kenyan park.

What is interesting about Kisumu Impala?

The purpose of creating the reserve in 1992 was the idea of ​​preserving African impala antelopes, which are quite numerous here. Other animals live in the park - hippopotamuses, sitatunga antelope, zebra, many birds and reptiles. But, since the park is more than modest in size, some large animals are kept in enclosures - lions and leopards, cheetahs and hyenas, jackals and baboons. Thanks to this measure, visiting the reserve is absolutely safe for tourists, and children can be brought here without fear.

There are 5 campsites on the territory of the park, from where you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the lake. It is worth to come here at least for the sake of admiring the sunset and the nearby islands of Takawiri, Mfangano and Rusingo - experienced travelers claim that this is a delightful sight! On the islands live flocks of wild flamingos, which can be seen from afar, and in general the local landscapes are quite picturesque in order to become the theme of the photo session against their background.

In addition to the traditional safari, the reserve offers its guests the opportunity to stroll along the lake in a boat with a glass bottom, watch the numerous birds, visit the mini-museum or simply wander through the park.

How to get to the Kisumu Nature Reserve?

3 km from the park is located the port city of Kisumu - one of the popular tourist centers of Kenya . Public transportation there is one of the main. To get to the reserve, you need to get off the city bus at the intersection of Harambee Rd. and Ring Rd.

The Kisumu Impala Reserve is open daily from 6:00 to 18:00. As for the cost of admission tickets, it is equal to 25 cu. for adults and $ 15 - for children.