Rusinga Island Lodge

(Lake Victoria - Kenya)

General Description
A private retreat in one of Africa's most remote and historical corners, Rusinga Island Lodge offers the ideal respite before, between or after the rigours of any East African safari. The Lodge’s renowned hospitality, delicious home-grown and home cooked food, and indulgent accommodation combine to offer an ideal base from which to explore other areas of this beautiful part of Africa.

The grounds are extremely spacious with manicured velvet lawns that stretch to the water’s edge, and a healthy population of exotic trees; a haven for a myriad of local bird species - many of which are unique to this area of Kenya. Guests can enjoy a number of water sports on the lake, as well as excellent fishing, or can simply choose to relax comfortably in the hotel grounds, lounge or spa.

The Lodge is in Western Kenya, 80 miles due west of the famous Masai Mara game reserve, on Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria, the world's second largest freshwater lake.

Accommodation
Accommodation at Rusinga Island Lodge consists of 6 individual cottages and 1 family cottagem comprising a twin room and double room with interconnecting door. The cottages are made from stone, wood and grass thatching and decorated with elegant fabrics. Each cottage is en suite and has its own verandah overlooking the lake. Bedrooms are either twin (with 2 queen size beds) or double (with 1 king size bed). Bathrooms are spacious with double sink and large showers.

Dining
The restaurant offers a daily set-menu that gives guests two varied options for each course. Meals can be enjoyed in the main dining room or outdoors when weather permits.

There are also two bars which are exclusively for the use of guests staying at the hotel.

Facilities
- Restaurant and bar
- Gardens
- Spa

Activities
- Fishing
- Birding
- Water sports: water skiing, doughnutting, knee-boarding, tubing
- Mountain biking
- Boat trips around the islands
- A number of walking routes
- Visits to archaeological and ancient rock art sites
- Visit Ruma National Park

Child Policy
Children are welcome.