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Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world (Lake Superior in North America is the largest), stretching on an area over 67, 483 sq km, shared by three African countries- Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania. Located in southwestern Kenya, Lake Victoria is known for its unmatched natural beauty, rich varieties of fish and bird population and wide range of recreation it offers to its visitors. The region offers excellent conditions for a range of activities including fishing and bird watching. Thousands of nature lovers and bird lovers from all over the world visit Lake Victoria every year. If you're looking for an exciting and memorable vacation in Kenya, then taking a trip to Lake Victoria can be a wonderful experience.
On tours to Lake Victoria, you can indulge in a wide range of fun and recreation. You can enjoy boating, fishing, bird watching, sightseeing tour of tribal villages and markets, and much more. Among must see tourist attraction in the Lake Victoria region of Kenya include the beautiful city of Kisumu and Kisumu Museum, displaying a fine collection of local traditional art works and crafts; Hippo Point famous for trekking hippos; and the Ndere National Park, a small but wonderful island Game Park with a large number of snakes, hippos, crocodiles, sitatunga and numerous species of water bird. Other must see attractions here include the Impala National Park, Mt. Homa, and the Ruma National Park, which shelters the rare Sitatunga Antelope and Rothschild Giraffe.
Lake Victoria is a paradise for bird watchers and fishing enthusiasts. Here, you'll find shimmering shoals of colorful cichlids and big-sized Nile Perch, which is one of the most popular game fish in the world. Among commonly seen birds in the Lake Victoria region include the Bee-eaters, Swamp Flycatchers, Warblers, Sunbirds, Queleas, and different species of Weavers.
Lake Victoria is also famous for its spectacular sunsets that never fail to mesmerize you. You can find several world-class fishing reserves and lodges around the shores and on islands within Victoria. Local tribes also provide canoe tours to explore rich avifauna and marine life of the region.
Travour offers especially designed tour packages for Lake Victoria and other major tourist attractions of Kenya. Enjoy a memorable tour to Lake Victoria and see the beautiful Kenya at its best with Travour.
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