Rusinga Island

Rusinga Island is on Lake Victoria in Western Kenya. Like the waters surrounding it, Rusinga is a mellow and relaxed place.

Get in

Conveniently, Rusinga Island is connected to the town of Mbita Point by a causeway. Matatus (minibuses) from Homa Bay to Mbita Point take about 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu, which takes about 5 hours.

See

Rusinga Island

• 1 Tom Mbyoa Mausoleum (Western side of the island). The burial ground of the Kenyan statesman Tom Mboya along with a small museum (updated Nov 2023)

Do

• Beaches. Pleasant enough lakeside beaches. Plus you'll have swum in Lake Victoria. (updated Nov 2023)
• Rusinga Festival. Annual two-day celebration of the culture of the Abasuba people. Held on the last Thursday and Friday before Christmas. (updated Nov 2023)

Sleep

• 1 Rusinga Island Lodge, ☏ +254 20 2531314, +254 20 2531315, info@rusinga.com. Lake view lodge with a swimming pool. (updated Nov 2023)

Go next

• Mfangano Island – Even more relaxed