Welcome to Western Kenya
Key Attractions
- Kisumu City
- Rusinga
- Rusinga Island
- Mfangano Island
- Lake Victoria
- Kakamega Forest
- Mount Elgon
- Takawiri Island
- Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Mausoleum
- Tea Plantations
Western Kenya is a little-known world of wonders. Here you will find lush green highlands, tropical rainforests, and the great expanse of Lake Victoria. The region is positioned as Kenya’s eco-tourism destination. There is a wealth of cultural and historical attractions here. The massive sacred stones of Kit Mikayi and Maragoli have great meaning to the Luo and Luhya communities, while a more recent monument to history can be found at Tom Mboya mausoleum on Rusinga Island. Thimlich Ohinga, a 14th-century complex surrounded by a stone wall, was recently added to UNESCO’s list of World Heritage Sites (June 2018).
One of Kenya's most exciting cultural events can be experienced at Kakamega, where the bullfights create an unforgettable spectacle. A hike through the world-famous Kakamega Forest and the highlands of Kericho shows nature at its most pure and peaceful with their beautiful tree plantations and quiet hill retreats.