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    Takawiri Island Resort

    Safari Lodge · Ruma National Park, Kenya

    PlnrScore 28
    Best time
    Jun–Aug
    Suggested stay
    1-2 nights
    Park fee
    $40/day
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    Takawiri Island Resort is a hotel near Ruma National Park.

    Rooms & inclusions

    Activities
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    Wildlife near this lodge

    Species recorded within 20 km (iNaturalist research-grade observations).

    216

    Species

    8

    Mammals

    80

    Birds

    Most observed

    • Little Egret17 sightings
    • Hamerkop15 sightings
    • Pied Kingfisher12 sightings
    • African Fish-Eagle11 sightings
    • Black Kite10 sightings
    • Northern Brown-throated Weaver9 sightings
    • Swamp Flycatcher8 sightings
    • Village Weaver8 sightings
    • Northern Fiscal8 sightings

    Best time to stay at Takawiri Island Resort

    Best months:
    February
    June
    July
    Jan
    Good22°C105mm
    Feb
    Great23°C78mm
    Mar
    Fair23°C150mm
    Apr
    Fair22°C205mm
    May
    Good22°C124mm
    Jun
    Great21°C53mm
    Jul
    Great22°C50mm
    Aug
    Great22°C82mm
    Sep
    Good22°C117mm
    Oct
    Good22°C123mm
    Nov
    Fair22°C202mm
    Dec
    Good22°C117mm
    Great (4-5)
    Good (3)
    Poor (1-2)
    Best month

    Climate at the lodge

    Average monthly temperature, rainfall and humidity at Takawiri Island Resort
    MonthJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
    High25°26°26°25°25°25°25°25°25°26°25°25°
    Low21°22°22°21°21°21°21°21°21°22°21°21°
    Rain mm13392190261137403773105134271168
    Humidity73%71%72%76%74%68%65%68%71%73%77%76%

    Map & getting there

    Nearest airport

    Homa Bay Airport (HKHB)

    24 km from the park

    International airport

    Kisumu International Airport (KIS)

    81 km from the park

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    Data updated May 2026 · Sources: lodge website, Go2Africa, iNaturalist, Open-Meteo

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