Ruma National Park
The only savanna national park in the Lake Victoria region, known for rare roan antelopes and Rothschild’s giraffes.
Ruma National Park lies in the Lambwe Valley southwest of Homa Bay, covering about 120 km². It is the only place in Kenya where the native roan antelope can be seen. Other animals include Rothschild’s giraffes, zebras, impalas, and buffalo. Visitors are few and the grasslands are open. Roads inside the park are dirt tracks, so you need a four-wheel-drive vehicle or a hired car. Entry follows KWS fees, and there are a few campsites inside. It is about 130 km by road from Kisumu (via Homa Bay), so an early start is needed for a same-day round trip.
Opening hours
06:00–18:00
Nearby sights
- Lake Simbi Nyaima
- Ndere Island National Park
- Kit Mikayi
- Dunga Beach
- Hippo Point
- Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
- Kisumu Museum
- Kibuye Market