Kisumu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
City in Kenya
About Kisumu
The city was founded by the British as "Port Florence" in 1901 as a stop on the railway betweenMombasaandUganda. A year later, the city was renamed Kisumu, from a Luo word meaning "market, trading place". In 2006, Kisumu was designated one of Africa's 11 'Millenium Cities' by the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat). Kisumu enjoys a tropical savanna climate. The lowest temperatures (about 12°C at night and 17°C to 19°C by day) occur in August and September. The highest daytime temperatures can reach 37°C in the warm season (December to April). The rain season is from March to May. A secondary rain season occurs in November and December. The dryest month is January.
Top Attractions in Kisumu
Explore the best things to see and do in Kisumu:
- ★Dunga Papyrus Boardwalk
- ★Fishing
- ★Golf
- ★Impala sanctuary
- ★Kiboko point
- ★Kibuye Market
- ★Kisumu Museum
- ★Kit Mikayi rocks
Where to Eat in Kisumu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Florence Restaurant
- 🍴Kimwa Cafe
- 🍴Kisumu Yacht Club
- 🍴Oriental Restaurant
Where to Stay in Kisumu
- 🏨Beach View Hotel
- 🏨Hacienda Guest House
- 🏨Lakeside Guesthouse
- 🏨Lake View
- 🏨Mirukas Lodge
- 🏨Mountain View Resorts
Kisumu Travel Guide Sections
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