Mbita & Rusinga Island
Four kilometres from the causeway (turn right at the junction) is this large American-owned grassy compound with easy lake access, loads of birds in the…
Must-see hotels in Lake Victoria
Lake Victoria
Nestled into the banks of beautifully maintained gardens alive with monitor lizards and birdlife, these stone-and-thatch cottages, 6km north of Sena, are…
Mbita & Rusinga Island
One of the finest places to stay in Kenya's corner of Lake Victoria, Rusinga Island is an exclusive lakeside lodge with its own private air strip. The…
Kisumu
At last, a top-end hotel with Lake Victoria frontage. Rooms here have some lovely hardwood furnishings in the safari tents, while the artful use of…
Kisumu
It may be a touch removed from the centre, but this wonderful place has appealing, brightly painted rooms that are among the best in urban western Kenya…
Kisumu
Minimalist decor, flat-screen TVs and an overall cool and contemporary look – we very much hope that the Imperial Hotel Express, which opened in 2015,…
Mbita & Rusinga Island
Far enough from the bars to offer a quiet night’s sleep, this guesthouse sets a bar of its own in terms of value for money. The rooms are clean and the…
Le Savanna Country Lodge & Hotel
Kisumu
This delightfully calm place is where everyone who's anyone likes to stay when in town. The large, well-dressed rooms have good bathrooms, fast in-room wi…
Lake Victoria
This lakeside ‘resort’ is the town’s original hotel, and though the rooms are rather faded they also have character and catch a lake breeze in the evening…
Lake Victoria
The cheapest standard rooms here, located close to the hills, are sparkling-clean, white-tiled cubes. From there, the more you pay the fancier the rooms…
Lake Victoria
In the town centre, Twin Towers (slightly unfortunate name, that) is a solid choice if all you require is a comfy bed and a bathroom that doesn’t need a…
Kisumu
Sooper has become the de facto backpackers in town and you have a good chance of meeting other travellers here. The rooms, which come in a dizzying array…
Kisumu
The town's standout budget option is one of many family homes in the area that have been converted into small hotels. Splashed in bright colours, the…
Lake Victoria
This KWS-run guesthouse, near the park headquarters at Kamato Gate, is extortionate if there are only two of you, but quite good value for groups. It has…
Kisumu
This Yemeni-run hotel has character in abundance and is something of a focal point for the town’s small Arab population. Rooms have fans, mosquito nets…
Kisumu
The oddly named Scottish Tartan used to be the best hotel in town. Although it has been overtaken in recent years by some fine new offerings, its large…
Mbita & Rusinga Island
The pick of the cheapies in Mbita town, Amazon (where do they get these names?) is a friendly place with basic rooms. It's the bolthole of choice for…
Lake Victoria
Although the basic rooms are essentially clean, those with delicate sensibilities might find the shared toilets a bit grim. Food is available in the…
