Skip to content Ruma National Park is a hidden gem in western Kenya, nestled near the shores of Lake Victoria. Often called the “Last Retreat of the Roan Antelope”, it is the only place in Kenya where this rare and majestic antelope can be seen.
This peaceful, uncrowded park offers rolling savannah, riverine woodland, and dramatic escarpments teeming with wildlife and birds. For travellers seeking a tranquil and off-the-beaten-path safari, Ruma is a rewarding and unique destination.
Aspects | Description |
|---|---|
Location | Homa Bay County, Kenya |
Famous For | Last Retreat of the Roan Antelope |
Size | 120 km² |
Wildlife | Roan Antelope, Rothschild’s Giraffe & Buffalo |
Activities | Game Drives, Bird Watching, Nature Walks |
The only place in Kenya to see the rare and striking roan antelope in the wild.
Enjoy a peaceful, uncrowded park far from the busy safari circuit.
Spot Rothschild's giraffe, oribi, jackals, leopards, and herds of buffalo.
A key site for the globally threatened blue swallow and many other birds.
Rolling grasslands, woodlands, and the dramatic Kanyamaa Escarpment.
Easily combined with visits to the shores and islands of Lake Victoria.
Search for roan antelope, giraffe, buffalo, and other wildlife.
Spot the rare blue swallow and many grassland and woodland species.
Explore the park's scenery with guided walking safaris.
Enjoy panoramic views from the Kanyamaa Escarpment.
Capture rare wildlife and tranquil landscapes.
Extend your trip to the nearby lake and its islands.
Kenyan Shilling (KES)
English and Swahili
✔ Best Wildlife Viewing
✔ Easy Game Driving
✔ Open Grasslands
✔ Pleasant Weather
✔ Good Game Viewing
✔ Active Birdlife
✔ Quiet Park
✔ Lush Scenery
✔ Migratory Birds
✔ Newborn Wildlife
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