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Hippo Point and Marshes

Kisumu  >  Kenya

Hippo Point and the surrounding marshes are a great spot to see many of Lake Victoria's specials - including Papyrus Gonolek and Papyrus Canary.

Ajouté* par Timothy Boucher
Dernière actualisation 24 avril 2025

Description

Hippo Point and the surrounding marshes are a great spot to see many of Lake Victoria's specials. Get there early (6:30 am) before traffic starts up, to see much sought after species - including Papyrus Gonolek and Papyrus Canary. There are also numerous other birds including Red-chested Sunbird, Woodland Kingfisher, Black-headed Gonolek, and many weavers.

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Accès

Hippo Point and the surrounding marshes are located on the southern outskirts and waterfront of the town of Kisumu. There is parking at the point, or you can easily walk there from a nearby hotel. The walking is easy on the road. Start at 6:30am for most of the specials - a morning will get you a very good selection of birds.

Terrain et Habitat

Zone humide , Arbres et buissons disséminés , Roselière

Conditions

Plat

Boucle

Non

Avez-vous besoin d'une longue-vue?

Non

Saison idéale pour observer

Toute l'année

Itinéraire

Route non pavée , Route pavée

Niveau de difficulté de l'itinéraire

Facile

Accessible via

A pied

Observatoire/hutte d'observation

Non

Informations supplémentaires

There is a resident guide - Titus - who can be found in the area most mornings. He can also be reached using Whatsapp at +254 724 946043. He is absolutely terrific, knows all the birds (sight and sound) in the area and where to find them, including the sought after specials.

Don't bother going into the Impala "Wildlife" area - it's expensive and not worth it (caged animals and no unusual birds).

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