Migori County
Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site
A UNESCO World Heritage Site: 15th–16th century dry-stone walls raised without a drop of mortar.
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Kenya · Community-led travel
Discover Kenya's Hidden Heritage
Experience unforgettable journeys through history, culture, wildlife, artisanal mining, breathtaking landscapes and authentic community stories.
Community-driven tourism
Hosts set the terms and share the revenue.
Authentic mining experiences
Real working sites, never staged.
Professional guides
Licensed, local and trained in first aid.
Safe travel
Vetted transport, PPE and clear protocols.
Sustainable development
Fees fund projects chosen by the community.
Featured Destinations
Places that hold the story
Heritage landscapes across Kenya where heritage, wildlife, geology and community life meet — chosen by Pawmula's team.
Kakamega County
Kakamega Forest National Reserve
Kenya's only tropical rainforest — canopy walks, primates and more than 350 bird species.
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Kisumu County
Kit Mikayi
The 'Stone of the First Wife' — a 120-metre rock tower sacred to the Luo.
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Homa Bay County · Rusinga Island
Rusinga Fossil Sites
Miocene fossil beds that reshaped what we know about early apes.
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Migori County
Gogo Falls
Where River Kuja drops over dark rock beside Kenya's historic Gogo hydroelectric station.
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Kisumu County
Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
A compact lakeside sanctuary with impala, zebra, giraffe and big Lake Victoria views.
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About Pawmula
Heritage told by the people who live it
Pawmula Ltd was founded to open Kenya's heritage, wildlife and mining landscapes to the world without extracting from the communities who hold them.
Our mission
To create experiential journeys that honour heritage, explain artisanal mining truthfully and channel tourism revenue into local hands.
Our vision
A western Kenya recognised globally for heritage tourism and responsible, community-owned mining.
Community impact
Every itinerary is co-designed with host cooperatives, guides and homestead families who share directly in what visitors pay.
Community Impact
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Community Projects
Testimonials
What travellers say
“The mining walk was the most honest travel experience I have had in Kenya. Nothing staged, everything explained.”
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