Hippo Point
A viewpoint headland extending into Lake Victoria, widely regarded in Kisumu as the best place to watch the sunset and see hippos.
Hippo Point lies between Dunga Beach and the Impala Sanctuary. A stretch of grassland juts into Winam Gulf and is surrounded by water on three sides, offering wide views. The sunset over the lake is especially spectacular in the evening, and if you're lucky you may see hippos surfacing near the shore. Nearby are lakeside bars and resorts, and you can also charter a boat out onto the lake from here. It is about 4 km from the city center, reached by taxi or motorbike taxi. After dark, watch out for mosquitoes and head back early.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
- Dunga Beach
- Kisumu Museum
- Kibuye Market
- Kit Mikayi
- Ndere Island National Park
- Lake Simbi Nyaima
- Kakamega Forest