3 Day Train to Kisumu: Lake Victoria Getaway

3 day train to Kisumu getaway from Nairobi with rail tickets, hotel by Lake Victoria, a boat ride and Kit Mikayi visit. From USD 420 per person.

Google reviews4.9★★★★★(47)Reviews of Authentic Adventures, the ground operator for this trip

Mmi wanjiLocal Guide · 44 reviews★★★★★3 months agoTrip to Maasai mara. Thank you for your proposal and organisation. I had travelled with my daughter. Accommodation: The giraffe hills Mara camp was amazing. The host are really very kind(Mzee, Diana and the whole equipe)☺️... Bless their soul. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean... The breakfast and dinner was on time and delicious... We even had a bonfire. Our tour guide: Cephas is the best tour guide and driver I've ever meet. He made our safari most memorable. He really has a heart of gold,he is very kind and will go beyond to make sure we see all the animals... He's just a 10/10... Also we had a great group all together. Thank you very much Authentic fitness and adventure for making our holiday rich in memories.🎉🎉🎉🎉Read full review

EElvin Mutinda1 review★★★★★2 months agoMy partner and I had such an amazing experience travelling to Maasai Mara with Authentic Fitness and Adventures. From the planning to the actual trip, everything was well organized, smooth, and stress-free. The luxury camp accommodation was absolutely amazing! It was beautiful, comfortable, peaceful, and gave us such a wonderful experience being close to nature while still enjoying a touch of luxury. ✨🌿 The safari experience was unforgettable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the whole trip was made even more special because I got to share it with my partner. ❤️🦁 A big thank you to Authentic Fitness and Adventures for making our Maasai Mara getaway so memorable. The service, organization, and attention to detail were excellent. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful and memorable Maasai Mara adventure! 🌿🐘✨Read full review

RRobert Ouma2 reviews★★★★★3 months agoI've traveled with this tour company across four different countries, and every trip has been exceptional. The service is professional, well organized, and reliable, with friendly guides and seamless planning from start to finish. Every journey has been memorable, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable travel experience. I look forward to traveling with them again!Read full review

LLuke Alex1 review★★★★★2 months agoHad the best time on this Amboseli safari! We did actual walking safaris and game drives, saw tons of elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background and felt so connected to the wild. Thank you so much Authentic Fitness and AdventuresRead full review

MMillie KLocal Guide · 155 reviews★★★★★a year agoHad the most breathtaking adventure..from bring picked up, park experience, giraffe center experience and drop off.. all I can say it, these peoples know their craft. Give them all your monies.. hahahah we spotted so many animals, we managed to witness 3 lions hunting a gazelle and its kid.. wow 👏.. amazing 👏 …Read full review

RRita Jepchumba3 reviews★★★★★a year agoAuthentic fitness and adventure hosted us for a 8- day adventures and safari in Kenya, from the UK. Their reception was amazing, timely and very friendly. They ensured our pick-ups and drop offs, accommodation and itinerary was smooth, efficient and meeting our requirements. I would 100% recommend them. Thank you Mr. Tyson Odero and your amazing team.Read full review

TTim GilesLocal Guide · 12 reviews★★★★★a year agoTim Giles (USA) I thoroughly enjoyed my adventure with, “AUTHENTIC FITNESS AND ADVENTURE”! I was visiting Nairobi for vacation this summer (August 2025 ) and my friends insisted that I take the safari tour, especially with this company, which came highly recommended! The efficiency of “Authentic Fitness and Adventure “ was an incredible; (from the morning pick, until my return home), was a memorable, and quite pleasant experience ! What really made the trip exciting was my tour guide “George”. This gentleman was; polite, very knowledgeable, and he made the tour fun too! This was one of those experiences that I will remembered for a lifetime!Read full review

TTracy Grace2 reviews★★★★★a year agoVery professional, punctual and helpful. Made my vacation seamless and fun. I recommend them 100%Read full review

Mmi wanjiLocal Guide · 44 reviews★★★★★3 months agoTrip to Maasai mara. Thank you for your proposal and organisation. I had travelled with my daughter. Accommodation: The giraffe hills Mara camp was amazing. The host are really very kind(Mzee, Diana and the whole equipe)☺️... Bless their soul. The room was spacious, comfortable and clean... The breakfast and dinner was on time and delicious... We even had a bonfire. Our tour guide: Cephas is the best tour guide and driver I've ever meet. He made our safari most memorable. He really has a heart of gold,he is very kind and will go beyond to make sure we see all the animals... He's just a 10/10... Also we had a great group all together. Thank you very much Authentic fitness and adventure for making our holiday rich in memories.🎉🎉🎉🎉Read full review

EElvin Mutinda1 review★★★★★2 months agoMy partner and I had such an amazing experience travelling to Maasai Mara with Authentic Fitness and Adventures. From the planning to the actual trip, everything was well organized, smooth, and stress-free. The luxury camp accommodation was absolutely amazing! It was beautiful, comfortable, peaceful, and gave us such a wonderful experience being close to nature while still enjoying a touch of luxury. ✨🌿 The safari experience was unforgettable, the scenery was breathtaking, and the whole trip was made even more special because I got to share it with my partner. ❤️🦁 A big thank you to Authentic Fitness and Adventures for making our Maasai Mara getaway so memorable. The service, organization, and attention to detail were excellent. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a beautiful and memorable Maasai Mara adventure! 🌿🐘✨Read full review

RRobert Ouma2 reviews★★★★★3 months agoI've traveled with this tour company across four different countries, and every trip has been exceptional. The service is professional, well organized, and reliable, with friendly guides and seamless planning from start to finish. Every journey has been memorable, and I highly recommend them to anyone looking for a stress-free and enjoyable travel experience. I look forward to traveling with them again!Read full review

LLuke Alex1 review★★★★★2 months agoHad the best time on this Amboseli safari! We did actual walking safaris and game drives, saw tons of elephants with Kilimanjaro in the background and felt so connected to the wild. Thank you so much Authentic Fitness and AdventuresRead full review

MMillie KLocal Guide · 155 reviews★★★★★a year agoHad the most breathtaking adventure..from bring picked up, park experience, giraffe center experience and drop off.. all I can say it, these peoples know their craft. Give them all your monies.. hahahah we spotted so many animals, we managed to witness 3 lions hunting a gazelle and its kid.. wow 👏.. amazing 👏 …Read full review

RRita Jepchumba3 reviews★★★★★a year agoAuthentic fitness and adventure hosted us for a 8- day adventures and safari in Kenya, from the UK. Their reception was amazing, timely and very friendly. They ensured our pick-ups and drop offs, accommodation and itinerary was smooth, efficient and meeting our requirements. I would 100% recommend them. Thank you Mr. Tyson Odero and your amazing team.Read full review

TTim GilesLocal Guide · 12 reviews★★★★★a year agoTim Giles (USA) I thoroughly enjoyed my adventure with, “AUTHENTIC FITNESS AND ADVENTURE”! I was visiting Nairobi for vacation this summer (August 2025 ) and my friends insisted that I take the safari tour, especially with this company, which came highly recommended! The efficiency of “Authentic Fitness and Adventure “ was an incredible; (from the morning pick, until my return home), was a memorable, and quite pleasant experience ! What really made the trip exciting was my tour guide “George”. This gentleman was; polite, very knowledgeable, and he made the tour fun too! This was one of those experiences that I will remembered for a lifetime!Read full review

TTracy Grace2 reviews★★★★★a year agoVery professional, punctual and helpful. Made my vacation seamless and fun. I recommend them 100%Read full review

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Why sit in traffic on the Nakuru highway when a train can take you to the lake?

This train to kisumu getaway swaps the long drive for a rail journey west to Lake Victoria. Lujui Kenya Travels books the train seats, the hotel and the local guide in one quote.

Best for

Rail fans keen on the kisumu safari train

Couples after a slow lake victoria train trip

Families who want a different weekend

Travellers who want to see western Kenya

Day by day

Day 1. Board the nairobi kisumu train and roll through the Rift Valley and the farmlands of the west. Transfer to your hotel in Kisumu on arrival.

Day 2. Morning boat ride from Dunga beach on Lake Victoria to look for hippos and birds. Afternoon visit to the balancing rocks at Kit Mikayi and sunset at Hippo Point.

Day 3. Walk through the Kisumu Impala Sanctuary, lunch by the lake with fresh tilapia, then fly or drive back to Nairobi.

Included

Train ticket from Nairobi to Kisumu

Two nights bed and breakfast in Kisumu

Boat ride on Lake Victoria

Local guide and transport in Kisumu

Entry to Kit Mikayi and the Impala Sanctuary

Not included

Return flight or bus to Nairobi, quoted on request

Lunches and dinners

Drinks

Tips for the guide and boat crew

Why book through Lujui Kenya Travels

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Questions people ask

How long is the train ride to Kisumu?

It is a long journey, often most of a day or an overnight run. Schedules on this line change, so your quote shows the current days and times.

How do I get back to Nairobi?

Most guests fly back from Kisumu in about one hour. The train or a bus are cheaper options if the timetable fits.

Is Lake Victoria safe for swimming?

Swimming is not advised because of bilharzia and hippos. The boat ride and lakeside meals are the way to enjoy it.

What is the best time to go?

Kisumu is warm most of the year. The dry months from June to September and December to February are the easiest.

Is this good for children?

Yes. Kids love the train, the boat and the impalas. Child train fares are shown in your quote.

Can I add Kakamega Forest?

Yes. Kakamega Forest is about one and a half hours from Kisumu and fits as an extra day.

How to book

WhatsApp or call +254 748 265 886, email info@lujui.com or book online on this page.

Share your dates, number of guests and your preferred train class.

Lujui Kenya Travels checks space with the ground operator and sends your written quote.

Pay securely online once you are happy with the plan.