Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
Kisumu Impala Sanctuary
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Hafeez J
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Feb 2022 • Family
At Kisumu Impala Park there are various animals. You will get to see Lions, there a few lions in the cages amazing experience to see Lions in kisumu.
Then there is a crowd puller, a leopard, he is such a stunning animal and for it to be an illusive cat it shows itself openly for everyone to take pictures.
Zebras roam the park freely no enclosures.
They also have an enclosure with Hyena.
All in all it's a total family getaway as there are also boat rides available for your adventurous mind looking for Hippos, Fish Eagles, Kingfishers amongst others.
Come satisfy your adventure, cone visit Kisumu Impala Park.
Then there is a crowd puller, a leopard, he is such a stunning animal and for it to be an illusive cat it shows itself openly for everyone to take pictures.
Zebras roam the park freely no enclosures.
They also have an enclosure with Hyena.
All in all it's a total family getaway as there are also boat rides available for your adventurous mind looking for Hippos, Fish Eagles, Kingfishers amongst others.
Come satisfy your adventure, cone visit Kisumu Impala Park.
Written 17 May 2022
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Dher5
Melbourne, Australia235 contributions
Dec 2021
Overpriced.
At the outset, this place is lovely and it seems a lot has improved since some of the earlier reviews. However, to make foreigners pay $20 is just obscene and felt like highway robbery. There really isn't that much to see....
At the outset, this place is lovely and it seems a lot has improved since some of the earlier reviews. However, to make foreigners pay $20 is just obscene and felt like highway robbery. There really isn't that much to see....
Written 18 December 2021
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Diana F
Lubbock, TX415 contributions
May 2024 • Friends
The problem was the entry - pretty pricy, and the people weren't helpful. Beautiful grounds and views of Lake Victoria. The kids who were with us had a great time.
We weren't able to walk through, and the driving areas are limited, so missed a lot of the animals. It was mid-day and all the big cats were asleep. :-)
We weren't able to walk through, and the driving areas are limited, so missed a lot of the animals. It was mid-day and all the big cats were asleep. :-)
Written 6 May 2024
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Natasha P
Vancouver Island, Canada14 contributions
Jul 2024 • Family
We decided to go to the impala sanctuary thinking that it was mostly an impala sanctuary with some wildlife rescue as a minor part of what they do. It turned out that the animals that are rescued, are not rehabilitated and returned to the wild, but kept at the sanctuary. Most of what you see are these animals in a zoo-like setting. We didn’t see any impalas because they really do roam and stay in the forested area of the sanctuary. Was quite expensive and we were surprised by how many caged animals there were. The views of the lake were pretty, the grounds were very nice and our tour guide was very good. But we did leave feeling very uneasy and surprised because it wasn’t really as advertised and we are not people that would generally go to a zoo.
Written 7 July 2024
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Paddy
5 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
There is a big sign telling people not to throw their rubbish on the ground but they do you name it we saw it trodden into the dirt. The place is falling apart and needs some serious work. For a Kenyan entry is 215kes for non Kenyans for a couple like us it was 6500kes. Come on again if you want to attract foreign tourists you need to invest and not just take the money. Some bins for litter at least. And litter strewn all around could be picked up. Not good value at all
Written 9 July 2023
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Amélie S
23 contributions
Dec 2023 • Couples
We wondered if it was a sanctuary or a zoo. The majority of animals are in cages (lions, leopards, monkeys, buffaloes, etc.). We were made clear that there were no plans to release them into their natural habitat... What is the objective of this “sanctuary”? Saving animals to imprison them and make them captive until the end of their lives? One wonders if the final objective is not simply to make money on the backs of these incredible living beings... $23 for foreigners, to see animal suffering, no thank you!
I do not recommend at all.
I do not recommend at all.
Written 19 December 2023
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Barbara S
Yangon (Rangoon), Myanmar42 contributions
Oct 2019
The conditions in which the animals are held, apart from the Impalas and the Zebras who were running free, are unacceptable and sad. The spaces for caged animals like leopard, lyons and other animals are far too small, the infrastructure (paths, fences, no resting places or broken, etc.) is poor and there is rubbish everywhere on the lake front. The quality of service delivered compared to the fee rate for foreigners is not justifiable. More should be done to create liveable conditions for the animals and a real experience for the visitors.
Written 3 February 2020
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Carl Friesen
6 contributions
May 2019
This little gem is tucked into a corner of the city, right beside Lake Victoria. A quick boda-boda takes you from the middle of town. Perhaps surprisingly, you'll need your passport. That's because the prices they charge foreigners are literally ten times what the locals pay. But that's just to help support the Sanctuary. If you're visiting there, you can afford it. It's a well-run place, operated by the Kenyan Wildlife Service. I went with a Kenyan friend, and she had the idea of requesting a guide, which was a really good move. He was knowledgeable and took us around to the parts of the enclosures where the animals are most likely to be found. He explained that all of the animals are rescues, including their leopard. None of them would have survived on their own as orphans. We took a boat ride after the Sanctuary tour, and saw the hippos. Lunch (fish, and ugali, of course!) at a lakeside restaurant afterwards.
Written 6 April 2020
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r v
Dubai, United Arab Emirates2 contributions
Aug 2024 • Friends
You may be in for a loooong complicated procedure to gain entry…. And then be refused because their system is ridiculous. Like trying to get into Fort Knox. So; can’t tell you about any park, animals, lake……. Just the main gate and the security staff. Not fun and an hour wasted on needless red tape. Ten minutes was spent checking and re-checking my postcode!!! I mean come on; you want visitors or not? False pretenses. utterly useless.
Written 7 August 2024
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JKCrowley
Phelan, CA223 contributions
Nov 2022 • Couples
The Impala sanctuary was a wonderful place to visit. We were able to see monkeys and ostriches, zebras and Impala, a leopard and Simba the lion. The favorite was Ben the water buffalo He is a friend to all. What a wonderful time we had strolling through the park seeing the animals and learning about them.
Written 29 November 2022
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I am a student from Kisumu National Polytechnic requesting for a chance as an tourguiding for the attachment period kindly can I get achance
Written 16 July 2023
Our guide simply paid the normal entrance fee after seeing a muzungu and charged accordingly. What he knew could have been googled. Just go for it you have nothing to lose but as I am a tourist I can't fully help you. But good luck
Written 21 July 2023
Oyaro W
Kisumu, Kenya
How much is the entrance fee and do you allow someone to hold their birthdays there.
Written 30 May 2023
How much is the entrance fee to impala park for 4people (2adult and 2children 5&2years old
Written 25 September 2021
Hi am George, Kenyan. apart from entry fee for us, is there any other charges inside the park like boat riding, etc?
Written 9 October 2019
No, all animal viewing and exploring is free. However, if you have a guide to take you around it is customary to give them a tip. Some food items and limited souvenirs are available for purchase.
Written 12 October 2019
I am a Kenyan citizen .... How much will it cost me to visit K.I.S. with my family
Me my wife ,my 7 year old son and my 4 year old daughter.
Thank you
Written 29 August 2019
It will cost you ksh. 650 total for all of you. That is ksh.215 per adult and ksh. 125 per child. Have a great and enjoyable adventure. For any help contact me.
Written 30 August 2019
What are the entry charges to Kisumu impala sanctuary for Kenyan citizens
Written 16 July 2019
I can't recall as we were a mix of citizens, residents and foreigners
Written 16 July 2019
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