Kit-Mikayi is popularly known as “the stone of the first wife” [Photo/ hapakenya.com]
Kisumu City, the third largest city in Kenya is situated on the shores of Lake Victoria, the largest inland lake in Africa.Kisumu, which is derived from the word “sumo” has always been known to be a place for trade. With a lot to offer in terms of cultural history, national history, and geographic landscapes, Kisumu is just the place to visit.If you are thinking of visiting Kisumu anytime soon, you should at the very least, arm yourself with enough time and money to spend around the beautiful Lakeside city.Here are the top places you should visit while in Kisumu1. Kisumu Impala Sanctuary The Kisumu Impala Sanctuary is strategically situated just a kilometer from the CBD. The sanctuary houses the threatened impalas within the city and its environs. The sanctuary is one of Kenya’s smallest wildlife preserves. The sanctuary not only hosts impalas but other animals like lions, cheetahs, baboons, buffaloes and even jackals. With its closeness to the lake, the sanctuary is a good place for hiking, trekking, and boat rides.2. Kit-MikayiLocated on the Kisumu-Bondo road, the famed Kit-Mikayi rock stands tall in Kangeso village. It is popularly known as “the stone of the first wife,” because it looks like a woman with a load on her back. It is also referred to as the weeping stone as water flows down the rock. From this stone, visitors can enjoy a clear view of Lake Victoria, Kisumu City and the Kisumu International Airport as well as the rolling plains.3. Hippo pointHippo point is located near the village of Dunga. Most people prefer visiting this attraction site to watch the beautiful sunset instead of watching the hippos that come out on rare occasions. Hippo point has a beautiful camping site and a fishing port. 4. Dunga Hill CampAre you looking for a great place to pass time in the afternoon with friends? Look no further as Dunga Hill Camp in Kisumu is just the perfect place for you if you are a visitor in Kisumu. More so, this is the place to visit if you are working on a budget. You can go fishing, watch the sunset or even go for a boat ride as you watch hippos in their natural habitat. 5. Kisumu Museum This is the place to visit if you are looking to know the history of Kisumu. The museum is small but very rich in displays of materials and culture of the people of Western Nyanza. The place has several items like clothing, jewelry, fishing gear, agricultural implements, and weapons for hunting used by the ancient people of Nyanza. More so, you will get to see interesting displays like that of the largest Nile perch, outdoor snake parks, tortoise pens and aquariums of fish. Is there a newsworthy accident, incident or event happening in Kisumu County that you want Hivisasa to cover? Tell us what is happening by joining this group and have it published. http://bit.ly/2EOgy6Q