Lake Victoria is largest lake in Africa, measuring almost 70,000 square km. The lake is a very integral part of the lives of the Kenyans around the lake, namely the Luo tribe, famous fisherman. Lately the fishing and transport on the lake has suffered greatly from the invasion of water hyacinth, an aquatic weed that robs fish of oxygen and blocks waterways. Remember that bilharzia is prevalent in the lake, so dont swim in it, or walk on its banks without shoes.

The lake itself is not that spectacular, although there are several island you can visit. Rusinga Island is connected to the mainland by a causeway. From Kisumu, take a matatu to Homa Bay, where youll be able to get transportation to the island. Theres a mausoleum for the famous statesman Tom Mboya on the island, and not much else.

If you really want to get off the beaten track, go to Mfangano Island. You can take a ferry from Homa Bay. Theres nothing on the island except for a local community and one very expensive resort. Arrange to stay with some locals, or go to Mfangano Island Camp where a bed with full board costs US$ 125. You can arrange fishing trips from here through Mutiara Ltd. in Nairobi (# (02) 331871).

The lake is so large that it is bordered by other countries such as Tanzania and Uganda.  In Tanzania, Speke Bay Lodge has a variety of accommodation including permanant tents and four -person bungalows.  The owners will arrange boat trips, visits to a nearby Sukuma village and bird walks.  It is very close to the Ndabaka Gate into the Serengeti.(028-262 1236)

Aberdare Mountains
Aberdare N.P.
Amobseli N.P.
Bungoma
Cherangani Hills
East of Lake Turkana
Eldoret
Embu
Hell's Gate N.P.
Isiolo
Kakamega
Kakamega Forest Reserve
Kericho
Kilifi
Kisumu
Kitale
Lake Baringo
Lake Bogoria N.P.
Lake Bogoria National Reserve
Lake Elmenteita
Lake Naivasha
Lake Nakuru N.P.
Lake Turkana
Lake Victoria
Lamu
Longonot N.P.
Malindi
Maralal
Masai Mara N.R.
Maweni Beach cottages- Tiwi
Meru
Mombasa
Mount Kenya N.P.
Mt Elgon National Park
Mt. Kilimanjaro
Nairobi
Nairobi N.P.
Naivasha
Nakuru
Nanyuki
Naro Moru
North of Mombasa
Nyahururu (Thomson's Falls)
Nyeri
Samburu & Buffalo Springs N.P.
Shimoni and Wasini Island
The Aberdares
Tsavo N.P.
Watamu
Webuye
West of Lake Turkana