Kenya · Wildlife

2-Day Ruma National Park Safari from Kisumu with Kit Mikayi

2 Days Round trip from Kisumu Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Visit the unique stone structure of Thimlich Ohinga
  • 02 Search for Roan antelopes and other wildlife in Ruma National Park
  • 03 Enjoy the ferry ride from Mbita to Lwanda K'Otieno
  • 04 Marvel at the vast granite rock tower of Kit Mikayi

Explore western Kenya on this 2-day journey from Kisumu, combining wildlife, history, and striking natural landmarks. Visit the unique stone structure of Thimlich Ohinga, enjoy game drives in Ruma National Park in search of Roan antelopes and other wildlife, and take a ferry ride from Mbita to Lwanda K'Otieno. The tour also includes a visit to Kit Mikayi, the vast granite rock tower, before returning to Kisumu.

After the boat ride, head to Kit Mikayi, a vast granite rock tower.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Cities Kisumu, Ruma National Park, Awendo
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Kisumu to Awendo and Ruma National Park

  • Depart from Kisumu to Awendo. Take a pit stop en route to see Gogo Falls and Thimlich Ohinga's unique architectural stone structure, located 181 km south of Kisumu in Migori County.
  • Head to Ruma National Park, home to the Roan antelope, for dinner and an overnight stay.

Meals: Lunch and dinner.

2
Day 02

Ruma National Park, Lwanda K’Otieno, Kit Mikayi and Kisumu

  • Wake up early in the morning and go for a game drive in search of Roan antelopes, Rothschild's giraffe, serval cat, hyena, impala, vervet monkey, roan antelope, oribi, reedbuck, leopard, buffalo, and Jackson's hartebeest.
  • After lunch, depart for Mbita and then go for a ferry ride to Lwanda K’Otieno.
  • After the boat ride, head to Kit Mikayi, a vast granite rock tower.
  • Return to Kisumu in the evening. End of the tour services.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch.

Thimlich Ohinga stone structure, Ruma National Park game drives, Lwanda K’Otieno ferry crossing, Kit-Mikayi granite rock tower

Where this trip takes you

Thimlich Ohinga stone structure, Ruma National Park game drives, Lwanda K’Otieno ferry crossing, Kit-Mikayi granite rock tower

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Kisumu 3 cities · 2 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Professional English-speaking safari guide/driver

  • All transfers

  • All applicable game park entrance fees

  • All meals

  • Bottled mineral water

What's Not Included

  • Domestic and international airfares

  • Personal expenses

  • Tips and gratuities for your driver/guide

  • Alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages

  • Laundry services

Know before you go

  • Professional safari escort is available upon request.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Kisumu, Kenya
Tour start
Kisumu, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 2 days finish where they began, in Kisumu.

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