Kisumu
Impala Sanctuary
 Background Information
When the East African Railway reached Kisumu early in the
Last century, the area must have been teeming with plains
game. The passage of time saw hunting for the pot, ecosystem
loss through human settlement and agriculture reduce numbers
vastly. By the early 80s, what could be seen was a pitifully
small herd of Impala that roamed the town and neighbouring
areas.
The Sanctuary, a 0.4 square km of marsh, grassland and forest
was created to provide a home for this herd of Impala. It
then developed into a holding point for captured problem
animals. Today, it provides grazing for Hippos and habitat
for numerous small mammals, and a variety of reptiles and
birds. It also hosts two leopards, one spotted hyena, two
olive baboons and several vervet monkeys held in captivity.
Sightings of the reclusive and acutely threatened Sitatunga
have also been made.
How To Get There
Roads:
3 km tarmac from Kisumu town.
Airstrips:
Kisumu Airport.
Park Roads:
One service road and trails
Park Gates:
One main gate with ticket office & warden's office.
Major Attractions
Impala, caged leopards and baboon.
Activities
Walking, bird watching.
Facilities
Picnic Sites:
2 picnic sites, 3 kms of trails. |
