Aerial view of Kenyan heritage landscape at sunrise

Tourism

Journeys through history, land and living culture

Every route is designed with the people who host it. From stone enclosures and lakeshore camps to the savannahs of Maasai Mara.

Our vision

Tourism that pays the community first

We build slow, story-led itineraries in places long overlooked by mainstream travel. Guides, hosts and cooperatives are partners, not suppliers — and visitors leave understanding why each place matters.

Who we host

Domestic tourists
International visitors
Researchers
Adventure seekers
History enthusiasts
Educational institutions
Mining enthusiasts

Destination Details

Where each journey takes you

Thirty-four attractions across five Kenyan counties, grouped by where you'll find them.

Migori County

Dry-stone walls of the Thimlich Ohinga enclosure at sunset

Historical & Cultural Heritage

Thimlich Ohinga Archaeological Site

Migori County's most famous attraction. Built between the 15th and 16th centuries from massive dry-stone walls without mortar, the complex was a fortified settlement protecting communities from raids and wild animals — a window into early settlement patterns in western Kenya.

Things to do

· Guided historical tours
· Photography
· Cultural learning
· Archaeological exploration

Best time: June – October
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 4,500 per person

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Water rushing over dark rock ledges at Gogo Falls on River Kuja

Nature & Adventure

Gogo Falls

One of Migori's most scenic natural sites, Gogo Falls pairs rushing water and open landscape with the Gogo Hydroelectric Power Station — a rare spot where nature and engineering meet.

Things to do

· Nature walks
· Bird watching
· Photography
· Picnics
· Scenic viewing

Best time: March – June
Duration: 3 – 4 hours
From: KSh 2,500 per person

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Wooden fishing boats moored at Muhuru Bay on Lake Victoria at sunset

Lake Tourism

Muhuru Bay

Muhuru Bay lies on the shores of Lake Victoria and remains an important fishing and transport hub, offering visitors stunning lake views and a genuine welcome from its fishing communities.

Things to do

· Boat rides
· Sunset viewing
· Fishing experiences
· Bird watching
· Cultural tours

Best time: All year
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 3,500 per person

Migori County · transfers arranged from the nearest regional hub

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Colourful fishing boats pulled onto the sand at Sori Beach, Lake Victoria

Beach & Recreation

Sori Beach

A popular Lake Victoria destination with a relaxed atmosphere and a spirited fishing community, Sori Beach is as much about the people at the shoreline as the scenery.

Things to do

· Swimming where conditions are safe
· Boat rides
· Beach relaxation
· Photography
· Fresh fish dining

Best time: All year
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,000 per person

Migori County · transfers arranged from the nearest regional hub

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Reeds and waterbirds along the quiet shoreline of Senye Beach

Eco-Tourism

Senye Beach

Senye Beach is a tranquil stretch of Lake Victoria shoreline, valued for its natural beauty and birdlife and ideal for eco-tourism and slow nature travel.

Things to do

· Bird watching
· Nature walks
· Photography
· Relaxation

Best time: January – March
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,000 per person

Migori County · transfers arranged from the nearest regional hub

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Hikers on a ridge overlooking green rolling hills at Ibencho Hills Sanctuary

Nature & Hiking

Ibencho Hills Sanctuary

A scenic conservation area on the Kenya–Tanzania border, Ibencho Hills protects indigenous vegetation and offers some of the widest views in Migori County.

Things to do

· Hiking
· Nature walks
· Bird watching
· Photography
· Eco-tourism

Best time: June – October
Duration: 5 – 6 hours
From: KSh 3,500 per person

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Pilgrims climbing the rocky path up Got Kweru hill at golden hour

Cultural & Religious Heritage

Got Kweru

Known as the Hill of Repentance, Got Kweru carries deep spiritual and cultural significance and draws pilgrims and visitors interested in Kenya's religious heritage.

Things to do

· Pilgrimage
· Cultural tours
· Sightseeing
· Photography

Best time: All year
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,500 per person

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Artisanal miners working a gold recovery sluice at Macalder

Industrial Heritage

Macalder Gold Mines

Macalder's gold workings date to the colonial era and remain among the oldest in Kenya. Visitors follow the region's mining heritage through both historic infrastructure and active small-scale operations.

Things to do

· Heritage tours
· Photography
· Educational visits

Best time: All year
Duration: Full day
From: KSh 6,000 per person

Migori County · transfers arranged from the nearest regional hub

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Steaming geothermal pools in the semi-arid Nyatike landscape

Natural Attraction

Nyatike Hot Springs

These natural geothermal springs are a rare geological feature in the semi-arid lowlands of Nyatike, drawing travellers curious about the region's natural phenomena.

Things to do

· Nature exploration
· Photography
· Sightseeing

Best time: June – October
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,500 per person

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Aerial view of the densely built rocky Migingo Island in Lake Victoria

Island Tourism

Migingo Island

Tiny, rocky and famous far beyond its size, Migingo Island thrives on Nile perch fishing and has become a landmark of regional fishing culture and cross-border life on Lake Victoria.

Things to do

· Boat excursions
· Cultural experiences
· Fishing tours
· Photography

Best time: All year
Duration: Full day
From: KSh 8,500 per person

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Kakamega County

Sunlight through the canopy of Kakamega tropical rainforest

Rainforest & Wildlife

Kakamega Forest National Reserve

The last Kenyan remnant of the great Guineo-Congolian rainforest that once stretched across Africa. Its canopy shelters rare primates, butterflies and birds found nowhere else in the country.

Things to do

· Hiking
· Bird watching
· Butterfly and primate walks
· Canopy walk
· Camping
· Night walks

Best time: All year
Duration: Full day
From: KSh 4,000 per person

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Tall rock formation with water trickling down its face near Ilesi

Geological & Cultural Landmark

Crying Stone of Ilesi

A striking natural column where water seeps continuously down the rock face. Generations of Luhya storytellers have explained the 'tears' through legend, making it as much a cultural site as a geological one.

Things to do

· Guided folklore tours
· Photography
· Short hikes
· Scenic viewing

Best time: June – October
Duration: 2 – 3 hours
From: KSh 1,500 per person

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Isiukhu Falls tumbling over dark rocks inside Kakamega Forest

Nature & Adventure

Isiukhu Falls

Set deep within the Kakamega Forest ecosystem, Isiukhu Falls is the reward at the end of one of the reserve's most popular walking trails.

Things to do

· Hiking
· Photography
· Picnics
· Forest walks

Best time: March – June
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,500 per person

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Shaded footpath through the indigenous trees of Malava Forest

Eco-Tourism

Malava Forest

A pocket of indigenous woodland north of Kakamega town, valued for its birdlife and gentle trails for visitors who want forest without a full-day trek.

Things to do

· Nature walks
· Bird watching
· Photography
· Picnics

Best time: All year
Duration: 3 hours
From: KSh 1,500 per person

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Thatched royal homestead and artefact displays at Nabongo Cultural Centre

Cultural Heritage

Nabongo Cultural Centre

Home to the heritage of the Wanga Kingdom, one of the few centralised kingdoms in Kenya's history. The centre preserves regalia, oral history and the royal homestead.

Things to do

· Museum tours
· Cultural performances
· Oral history sessions
· Photography

Best time: All year
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,000 per person

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Crowd surrounding a traditional Luhya bullfighting contest

Living Tradition

Bullfighting Arenas of Kakamega

A century-old Luhya tradition in which prized bulls face off before roaring crowds. Bulls are celebrated, not harmed, and the day belongs as much to the music and betting banter as the contest.

Things to do

· Attend a bull contest
· Cultural photography
· Meet bull handlers
· Local food tasting

Best time: All year (event days)
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,500 per person

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Kisumu County

Impala and zebra grazing beside Lake Victoria at Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

Wildlife Sanctuary

Kisumu Impala Sanctuary

A small protected reserve on the shore of Lake Victoria, minutes from Kisumu city, doubling as an animal rescue and orphanage centre.

Things to do

· Game walks
· Bird watching
· Picnics
· Photography

Best time: All year
Duration: 3 hours
From: KSh 2,500 per person

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Green Ndere Island rising from the waters of Lake Victoria

Island & Wildlife

Ndere Island National Park

Gazetted in 1986 and reached only by boat, Ndere Island is quiet, green and rich in birdlife — Luo tradition holds it as the place where the community first settled.

Things to do

· Boat transfer
· Hiking trails
· Wildlife viewing
· Bird watching
· Sunset viewing

Best time: June – October
Duration: Full day
From: KSh 6,500 per person

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Stacked granite tors of Kit Mikayi at sunset

Sacred Rock Formation

Kit Mikayi

A dramatic stack of granite tors west of Kisumu, its name meaning 'stone of the first wife'. It remains a place of prayer and pilgrimage as well as a landmark for climbers and photographers.

Things to do

· Guided cultural tours
· Rock scrambling
· Photography
· Sunset viewing

Best time: All year
Duration: 3 hours
From: KSh 2,000 per person

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Fishing boats and papyrus reeds at Dunga Beach, Kisumu

Lakeside & Fishing Culture

Dunga Beach

A working fishing beach and eco-tourism hub on the edge of Kisumu, where boats leave at dusk and fresh tilapia is cooked at the shoreline.

Things to do

· Boat rides
· Fishing trips
· Bird watching
· Sunset viewing
· Fresh fish dining

Best time: All year
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,000 per person

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Sun setting over Lake Victoria seen from Hippo Point

Scenic Viewpoint

Hippo Point

A 6-hectare viewpoint on Lake Victoria known for hippo sightings at dusk and some of the widest sunset views on the Kenyan lakeshore.

Things to do

· Sunset viewing
· Hippo spotting
· Bird watching
· Photography

Best time: All year
Duration: 2 – 3 hours
From: KSh 1,500 per person

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Traditional Luo homestead reconstruction at Kisumu Museum

Museum & Heritage

Kisumu Museum

Opened in 1980, the museum holds ethnographic collections of Luo life alongside aquaria, reptiles and the celebrated Ber-gi-dala traditional homestead.

Things to do

· Museum tours
· Educational visits
· Aquarium and reptile displays
· Photography

Best time: All year
Duration: 2 – 3 hours
From: KSh 1,500 per person

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Papyrus wetland at dawn with wading birds near Dunga

Wetland Eco-Tourism

Dunga Wetlands

A papyrus swamp on the Kisumu lakefront that filters the lake and shelters the rare papyrus gonolek and endemic sitatunga antelope.

Things to do

· Canoe birding
· Guided boardwalk walks
· Photography
· Eco-tourism talks

Best time: January – March
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,500 per person

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Odino Falls dropping into a rocky pool surrounded by green bush

Hidden Waterfall

Odino Falls

One of Kisumu County's least-visited natural sites, Odino Falls rewards the drive with rock pools, birdsong and a scenic gorge walk.

Things to do

· Nature walks
· Photography
· Picnics
· Scenic viewing

Best time: March – June
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 2,000 per person

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Equator marker sign beside a rural road in western Kenya

Landmark

Equator Point

The Maseno equator crossing is a classic stop on the road west, complete with the famous water-swirl demonstration and roadside craft stalls.

Things to do

· Equator demonstrations
· Photography
· Craft shopping
· Road-trip stopover

Best time: All year
Duration: 1 – 2 hours
From: KSh 1,000 per person

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Homa Bay County · Rusinga Island

Stone mausoleum honouring Tom Mboya on Rusinga Island

Memorial & Museum

Tom Mboya Mausoleum

Tom Mboya, the trade unionist and independence-era statesman assassinated in 1969, is buried on his home island. The bullet-shaped mausoleum and adjoining museum tell the story of his life and legacy.

Things to do

· Guided memorial tours
· Museum visit
· Educational visits
· Photography

Best time: All year
Duration: 2 – 3 hours
From: KSh 2,000 per person

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Wooden canoe on a quiet white-sand beach on Rusinga Island

Beach & Recreation

Rusinga Island Beaches

Rusinga's shoreline is dotted with calm sandy stretches used by fishing families for generations and increasingly by travellers looking for lakeside quiet.

Things to do

· Swimming where safe
· Boating
· Beach relaxation
· Sunset viewing

Best time: All year
Duration: Half day
From: KSh 3,000 per person

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Fossil bones being excavated from eroded rock beds on Rusinga Island

Palaeontology & Science

Rusinga Fossil Sites

Rusinga's 18-million-year-old Miocene deposits produced the Proconsul africanus skull found by Mary Leakey in 1948, making the island one of the most important palaeontological sites in the world.

Things to do

· Guided fossil-site tours
· Educational visits
· Research access
· Photography

Best time: June – October
Duration: Full day
From: KSh 4,500 per person

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Suba dancers and drummers performing at the Rusinga Island Festival

Cultural Festival

Rusinga Island Festival

Held each December, the festival was created to revive the endangered Suba language and culture through music, dance, canoe races, food and craft markets.

Things to do

· Live music and dance
· Canoe races
· Food and craft markets
· Cultural workshops

Best time: December
Duration: 2 days
From: KSh 3,500 per person

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Narok County

Wildebeest and zebra crossing golden savannah beneath an acacia tree in the Maasai Mara

Wildlife & Cultural Safari

Maasai Mara National Reserve

The Maasai Mara is a landscape where nature and culture remain inseparable. Visitors can witness the Great Migration, encounter the Big Five across open grasslands and learn from Maasai communities whose traditions are rooted in this region.

Things to do

· Great Migration viewing
· Big Five game drives
· Maasai cultural experiences
· Sunrise over the savannah
· Wildlife photography

Best time: July – October
Duration: 2 – 3 days
From: From KSh 18,000 per person

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