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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.

Tillagd* av Timothy Boucher
Senast uppdaterad 24 april 2025

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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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Tillgänglighet

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.

Terräng och habitat

Våtmark , Spridda träd och buskar , Vassar

Förhållanden

Platt

Rundtur

Nej

Tubkikare behövs?

Nej

Bästa säsong för skådning

Året runt

Rutt

Grusväg , Asfalterad väg

Hur ansträngande vandring

Lätt vandring

Nås

Till fots

Fågeltorn / plattform

Nej

Extra information

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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