Rusinga Island

island in Kenya

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

Understand

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.

Get around

See

Rusinga Island
  • 🌍 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)

Buy

Eat

Drink

Sleep

Connect

Go next

  • Mfangano Island – Even more relaxed
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