8 Hours
No Cancel
60 people
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Deriving its name Tako River mouth, Dunga beach is more than just a beach; it is a wetland ecosystem teeming with life and ecological significance. Dunga is a wetland situated about 5 km south of Kisumu city on the shores of the spectacular Winam Gulf, Lake Victoria and it’s a beach, that is a major fish landing point.
Papyrus Cyperus papyrus stands stretch south-eastwards along the shore from here for 1.5 km, in a strip that varies in width from about 50 to 800 m. A number of streams drain into the lake through the swamp, the main one being Tako River.
Ornithologists and nature enthusiasts will be delighted by the rich avian diversity at Dunga Beach and the Kisumu waterfront in general. The wetlands is an excellent place to enjoy birding. Papyrus swamps along the shoreline are home to several birds not easily found anywhere else, notably Papyrus Gonolek, Papyrus Yellow Warbler, Papyrus Canary, Carruther’s Cisticola, Swamp Flycatcher, Blueheaded
Coucal, White-winged Swamp Warbler, and Greater Swamp Warbler. Other aquatic birds such as African Openbill are also found around the lake.
Away from birdwatching, birdwatchers can also enjoy captivating sightings and capture memorable photographs of birds, monitor lizards, the swamp, hippos, Spotted-neck Otters and of course, without missing the spectacular and colourful Dunga fishing village captivating boats.
The sanctuary hosts several species of wildlife namely; lions, leopards, Cape Buffaloes, Olive Baboons, Spotted Hyenas, Cheetahs, Side-striped Jackals, Impalas, tortoises, Sitatunga, Warthogs, Bushbucks, Patas monkeys, Blue monkey, Serval Cats, Vervet monkeys, Hippos, Zebras among others. The sanctuary is also a home to various species of reptiles and insects that roam free in the indigenous forest, swampy papyrus areas and grasslands.
For birders, the sanctuary is a great birdwatching hotspot for birding safaris in Kisumu. Over 200 bird species have been recorded here making the sanctuary a haven for birdwatchers. The notable species here being the iconic African Fish Eagle, Hammerkop, African Pied Wagtail, Highland Rush Warbler, Eastern Grey Plantain-eater, Rufous-chested Swallow, Beaudouin’s Snake-Eagle, Swamp Flycatcher, Greater Swamp Warbler, Black-headed Gonolek, Black Kite, Yellow-fronted Tinkerbird and many more.
We will leave the park and return to the lakefront at Dunga for some Luo delicacies. Here, we will feast on ugali (corn cake) that will be traditionally prepared to meet our taste. From the lakeshore, we will visit Kisumu city for a short moment to allow you to enjoy some urban coffee or do some shopping and also to mark the end of our briding trip.
Our daytrip will come to an end after exploring Dunga Beach upon which we'll transfer you to the hotel of residence.
This activity will begin in Kisumu, Kenya's only lakeside city. For the sake of your enjoyment and getting pure value for your money, this activity begins at 0600 hours.
The activity will end in the evening not later than 1800 hours in Kisumu city. On request, we will be happy to tranfer you back to your hotel of residence within a radius of 15 km in Kisumu city.
You can bring one piece of carry-on bag onto the vehicle with you. This must be small enough to fit either under your seat or on your lap.
Airport transfers are not included in the price of our daytrtrip activities, however you can book for an arrival or departure transfer in advance with our office. In this case representative will be at the airport to greet or see you off. To arrange this please contact our customer service team once you have a confirmed booking.
Every itinerary created by Oluokos is based on your specifications and personal taste. With the in depth knowledge of our Experience Designers’ first-hand, local creativity they make sure every little detail is taken care of, while you get to enjoy a personalized safari experience to Kenya.
To answer your question, the number of guests on your daytrip will be only you and your loved ones. We handle every booking privately and at Oluokos, we strictly adhere to the no mixing group’s policy. Each of our safari vehicles has a maximum capacity for six guests. The beauty of taking our privately guided daytrip is that you'll get to enjoy the best that Africa has to offer to you and your group privately.
We can accommodate vegetarian guests and we will be happy to assist with diabetic, gluten-free and other medically recommended diets. Please advise us at the time of booking your daytrip with us. Unfortunately, we’re unable to supply meals in accordance with strict religious requirements. For example, we can’t provide salt-free, Halal, requests for specific dietary supplements such as soya milk, and high protein or low-carb meals.
Oluokos itineraries involve a good blend of driving, walking and enjoying sites from the comfort of your safari vehicle. The activity level and amount of walking can vary, so it is important that you bring adequate footwear to ensure your comfort and safety. Our Experience Designers will advise you appropriately before your daytrip begins.
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