Kisumu

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Kisumu is a city in Kenya.

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Kisumu is a port city in western Kenya. It is the third largest city in Kenya , the principal city of western Kenya , the capital of Nyanza Province and the headquarters of Kisumu District. It is the largest city in Nyanza Province and second most important city after Kampala in the greater Lake Victoria basin.It is accessible by road, rail, car, bus, water (via Lake Victoria) and air.

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Kisumu is a small town with lots to see,you can use the notorious boda boda (bicycle taxi),matatus,bus ,or you can simply rent a car.

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There is fish and more fish in the lake lake victoria

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Sleep

Kisumu has a number of hotels, motels, hostels, and campsites, all dependent on your needs and budget.

  • Kisumu Hotel is in the heart of the city, mountain view resorts at the suburbs.
  • Imperial Hotel - Kisumu, [1]. is situated in the heart of Africa and on the shores of the World's second largest fresh water lake - Lake Victoria. The hotel has a reputation of upholding traditional hospitality values despite the changing times.
  • Mountain View Resorts, [2]. Is situated at the Mamboleo suburbs of Kisumu City and offers affordable, decent and rather pleasant accommodation. Hardly a 10 minutes drive from the City center, bus terminus and Airport.
  • Sooper Guest House, Odinga Odinga Rd. Cheap, but very clean, hot water, mosquito nets, a beautiful roof top terrace  

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