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Hippo Point

Google rating 4.1 (1,076 reviews)
Kisumu
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Hippo Point is a tourist attraction in Kisumu. It is a viewpoint over the lake where hippos can be seen.

HoursOpen now

Monday5:00 AM – 11:30 PM
TuesdayToday5:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Wednesday5:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Thursday5:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Friday5:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Saturday5:00 AM – 11:30 PM
Sunday5:00 AM – 11:30 PM

Google reviews

4.11,076 Google reviews
  • Price R.Google review · 11 Oct 2025

    Very nice place to relax and have fresh fish 🐠 from lake

  • Alex M.Google review · 23 Dec 2023

    Great breeze,free to the public ,enough parking space ,fresh fish from the lake.Boat rides at negotiable prices .Having a lazy afternoon ?Best place to chill

  • Diana F.Google review · 17 May 2023

    I love Hippo point. Best times are mornings and evenings, it's even more magical if you catch the sunrise and sunset. For those who would love to hung around for longer hours while watching the lake and birds, there are some vendors on site. Though I feel like they should have proper structure so that the view is not overly obstructed by their structures. Otherwise,very therapeutic to be 🤏🏽this close to the lake.

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  • Wilson O.Google review · 19 Jul 2022

    For amazing worldwide fresh water lake experiences: . Limitless Hippopotamus watching . Wide range bird watching experience . Best boat ride navigation . Best fresh fried Tilapia . To best Hotels and restaurants along the Victoria shores . Amazing early morning 5:37 am Sunrise to the late Evening 6:59pm Sunset

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  • Mercel O.Google review · 5 Jun 2018

    The scenery was a place of ease as the site was quite attractive due to the open air ambiance and the sunset as I was there on a weekend. It's a public site and thus can be accessed by each and every individual, it's not so secure but a nice site.

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Hippopoint, Kisumu, Kenya

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Frequently Asked Questions

Hippo Point is open daily, 5:00 AM – 11:30 PM.
Hippo Point is located at Hippopoint, Kisumu.
Call +254 745 126470.

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