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Rusinga Island Lodge is the ideal place to relax before, during or at the end of a rigorous and exciting African safari. Exuding an atmosphere of serene tranquility with manicured velvet lawns stretching to the water’s edge and exotic trees, this is a haven for a myriad of bird species - many of which are unique to this area of Kenya. The Lodge’s newly opened spa offers a range of luxurious treatments, whilst on the lake guests may enjoy invigorating water sports such as water skiing and “doughnutting”.
Location:
Situated in western Kenya, 80 miles due west of the Masai Mara game reserve, on Rusinga Island, Lake Victoria.
Accommodation and facilities:
Accommodation consists of eight individual cottages and one family cottage comprising twin room and double room with interconnecting door. Each cottage is en suite and has its own veranda overlooking the lake. Bathrooms are spacious with double sink and “soup plate” showers. Dining is superb with extraordinary personalised service and fine cuisine. Each guest’s stay is tailored specifically to their individual needs, with breakfast and lunch served al fresco on the lawns overlooking Lake Victoria. Sumptuous dinners are served in Fish Eagle house or by candlelight on the jetty or by the swimming pool. Rusinga also boasts a superb spa, offering modern health and beauty treatments including aromatherapy, manicures, pedicures and a soothing variety of massages delivered by a highly trained masseuse.
Activities:
As this is a family lodge, there are lots of fun family activities for all to enjoy. Equipment is available for all age groups for water-skiing, mono-skiing, knee-boarding, tubing and mountain biking. There are many walks available around the island or, for the more adventurous, take a short boat ride to Mfangano Island and then hike uphill to explore ancient rock art.
Special attractions:
A short walk behind the lodge brings you to the site where Mary Leakey found Proconsul Heseloni in 1948, the last common ancestor of the great apes and man. This caused a sensation at the time and made worldwide headlines. Fossil remains dating back to 20 million years can be seen scattered about on the surface.
