Nearby, Kisumu Impala Wildlife Sanctuary was opened in October 1992, to protect a herd of impala and provide safe grazing grounds for hippo from the lake.


It is used as a holding point and sanctuary for "problem" animals, such as leopard, hyena and baboon.

It is close to Kisumu town and occupies less than one sq. km.

National Parks & Reserves in Western Kenya

• Mount Elgon National Reserve
• Kerio Valley National Reserve
• Saiwa Swamp National Park
• Kakamega Forest National Reserve
• Ruma National Park
• Ndere Island National Park
• Kisumu Impala Sanctuary