Wildlife & Outdoors

Ndere Island National Park

Lake Victoria, Kisumu Open daily

Ndere Island is a small, rarely-crowded national park on Lake Victoria, reached by boat from near Kisumu. The island shelters impala, hippos, monkeys and a rich variety of birds, with gentle walking trails and superb lake views. It's an adventurous, off-the-beaten-path day out for families who enjoy a boat trip.

Good to know: Access is by boat and needs arranging ahead — plan transport before you go.

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