Spectacular Safari To Lambwe Forest

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The magnificent, unspoilt wilderness of Lambwe Forest in Lambwe alley is about an hour’s drive from Homa-bay or Mbita Point, the 3100-hectare forest usually referred to as “Olambwe “by the locals is a favourite tourist destination.

The hot tropical climate is brought constant moderation by the gentle breezes from the lake, creating a favourable temperature on beautiful beaches that are easily accessible from the forest. As the Sun sinks slowly behind the towering hills of Gembe, Ruru, kaksingri and Gwassi, a thick blanket of clouds spreads across the darkening sky, casting shadows over a vast patchwork of tropical savannah and thick forest.

Orchestrated evening music is piped out wonderfully by little birds perched delicately on leafy branches and on the ground, monitor lizards retire lazily after a day of basking on the scattered basalt and granite rocks.

Lambwe forest is surrounded by 16 isolated islands on the nearby Lake Victoria. This magical forest boasts numerous species of trees, including Acacia, Cypress, Pine and Eucalyptus. Wildlife species include huge herds of the long-eared greater and lesser kudu, warthog, zebra, eland, the shy dik dik, reticulated giraffe, the mighty buffalo, waterbuck, leopards, snakes, mongooses and porcupines.

The magical safari to this wilderness would not be complete without visitors experiencing a number of activities besides game watching. These include bird watching, forest camping, water rafting on Lake Victoria and fishing.

There is a variety of activities for visitors to the forest, including viewing wildlife, bush walking, fishing and camping.