Rusinga Island Lodge Luxury Safari Fishing Holidays, Lake Victoria, Kenya, East Africa

Questions and Answers About Rusinga Island Lodge

Rusinga Island Lodge is run by a highly professional team of 36 staff offering a warm welcome and a high level of service.

LODGE SEASON
The lodge is open all year round.

CLIMATE
At 3,718 feet above sea level Rusinga Island has a mild climate making activities both pleasurable and viable all year round. Typically daily temperatures range between 20 and 28 degrees C. The lake provides some humidity for the air, even during dry spells, making it hard to imagine a more favourable climate to be in.

During the months of April and May 'the long rains' - usually falling during the night - may prohibit some activities. The days are generally sunny and hot and the evenings clear and warm. In the afternoon an on shore breeze stirs up, making it very pleasant and carries on into the evening.

WHAT TO BRING
Sun protection (hats, suncream, glasses), ankle-length walking boots for hikes, light windproof jackets, swimwear, binoculars, cameras and film. The atmosphere is informal and relaxed. Long sleeve shirts and traditional sarongs are often worn in the evenings.

ACCESS
Access to The Lodge is recommended by private air charter from Nairobi, the Masai Mara or Kisumu, the nearest scheduled flight points. The lodge is 35 minutes from the Maasi Mara, 20 minutes from Kisumu or 80 minutes from Nairobi. The airstrip is directly adjacent to the Lodge.

AIRCRAFT
Rusinga Island Lodge owns and operates a commercial 5 seater Cessna 206 single engine aircraft available for charters. The aircraft is based between Rusinga, Nairobi and the Masai Mara making air charter rates very attractive to many of the best safari destinations in East Africa.

RATES
Published rack rates valid until 15th December 2006
US$350 per person per night

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Full board accommodation, house wines, beers, soft drinks and bottled water; all activities such as Nile perch and Tilapia fishing, waterskiing, sightseeing, bird watching, visits to archaelogical sites and ancient rock art, sundowners, trips to Ruma National Park (excluding park entry fees) and laundry.

WHAT IS EXCLUDED
Champagne, spirits, premium wines, Spa treatments, air excursions, gratuities and health insurance.