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 Located at a distance of about 3 kms from the town of Mbita, Lake Victoria is one of the premier spots for lake safaris in Kenya. Lake Victoria safari basically means relaxation along the shorelines and loads of fishing and bird watching.
Lake Victoria is one of the greatest lakes in Africa. It is the source of River Nile - the lifeline of Egypt. Lying within a high plateau on the west of the Great Rift, this lake has an area of 70,000 sq. km and is not more than 100 meters deep. It is the largest tropical lake in the world and the second largest freshwater lake in terms of surface area.
There are about 3000 small and big, inhabited and uninhabited islands in the region. Mainly consisting of fishing villages, these islands are of huge importance in African trade.
On your safari of Lake Victoria, try your hand at fishing. Given the varieties of fishes available here, it'll surely be great fun. And when you have caught some fish, enjoy cooking seafood by the shores.
Tourists love to put up camps in the Lake Victoria region. Watching numerous little waves caressing the sandy beaches, campfires, singing and dancing is a norm on Lake Victoria safaris in Kenya.
Thousands of birders throng this region all through the year and believe that Lake Victoria is one of the best places for bird watching. Spend afternoons lazing around the shores and watching birds of all shapes and sizes. Some of the best places for bird watching are the marshes of Koguta, Dunga and Kusa inside the Ruma National Park.
The golden sunset over Lake Victoria will completely spellbind you. Embark on boat rides and explore the nearby islands during your Lake Victoria safari.
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