Lake Simbi Nyaima
Simbi Nyaima
A small alkaline crater lake with emerald-green water, often home to lesser flamingos and linked to a Luo legend.
Simbi Nyaima is a crater lake near Kendu Bay. Its water is emerald green and rich in algae, and it attracts flocks of lesser flamingos. In Dholuo its name means “the sunken village.” According to legend, villagers refused hospitality to an old woman, and the village was then submerged by floodwaters. Visitors can walk around the lake to watch birds, and the site is now a protected area. It is about 60 km by road from Kisumu (along the south shore road) and can be combined with a trip toward Homa Bay. Road conditions are average, so hiring a car is recommended.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Ndere Island National Park
- Dunga Beach
- Kit Mikayi
- Hippo Point
- Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
- Kisumu Museum
- Kibuye Market
- Ruma National Park