Tours & Travel

Tucked in a village away from the insignificance of life in the heart of the most spectacular and renowned Maragoli Hills, venture into the leafy countryside, expanding your lungs on activity and adventure above comfort, on travel that will reward you with lifetime experiences. Ciala Resort provides you with a serene environment, an escape you need from reality at times. Your familiar escape will never lose its exquisiteness, which is why it is the perfect destination and cure for any stressful time in your life.

Feel the wind rush through your hair, swaying the trees back and forth, enjoy the company of beautiful nature and disintegrate from emptiness that comes with stress. The beautiful colobus monkeys, stunning debrazzar monkeys, the swaying tree, the scenery is as striking as paradise, and you cannot help but soak in the colors of the different colours around you. It is impossible to feel anything but tranquility in a place that covered itself in pure beauty.

It is very normal to wish that you just bottle up the feeling of the peacefulness and always have it with you in times of need. However, even if you can’t exactly do that, it is nice to know that Ciala Resort is just a call away and will always have your serene place of comfort to return to anytime you want. Explore the amazing beauty of the sunset designation, welcome to the western Kenya and discover Kisumu through our microscopic eye. The resort’s carefully chosen location, offers you spectacular views of pristine countryside splendor. We endeavor to offer you an exclusive luxury in your quest for tranquility and an unspoilt taste of the Western Kenya.

Ciala Goes Eco

Ciala Resort embraces urban ecotourism which focus on multiple industries including recreation, transportation, organic food supplies, as well as tourism. Ciala resort Kisumu works closely with members of the local community to conserve the environment and improve quality of life. Our aim is to build a brighter future for the local people and environment for sustainability. Our staffs are trained in green thinking to enhance reduce, reuse, and recycle.

“It is impossible to feel anything but tranquility in a place that covered itself in pure beauty”

“The resorts carefully chosen location offers you spectacular view of pristine countryside splendor”

“Ciala Resort offered me luxury in my quest for tranquility and unspoilt taste of the Western Kenya”

Maragoli Hills

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 45

RESIDENT(KSH) 4,500

Enjoy tremendous benefits that comes with hiking, observe the natural entities as you distance yourself from the insignificance of modern day society and channel all your attention on yourself and the trail. This dissociation from life allows you to forget any anxieties you had before the start of your journey. The thrill of climbing up to the top of Maragoli Hills, the experience of climbing down a slope, the splendour of a sunset behind the hills and above your head convey a rare beauty that leaves you refreshed and energized.

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Impala Park & Dunga Boat Ride

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 97

RESIDENT(KSH) 6,500

Spend your afternoon at the restful and realm of natural beauty of the Impala Sanctuary. Impala Sanctuary offers you a chance to deeply bond with nature as you sit relaxed at the shore of the second largest fresh water lake in the world. Later we give you a thrilling boat ride in one of our executive boats at the Yatch Club and let you feel the swift jolting of a handrail due to the unsteady sway. At this point just open your eyes and let the soothing breeze of Lake Victoria caress your skin as you watch the magnificent sun disappear behind the waters. This unmatched experience will leave you with a nostalgic memory of the lake.

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Rusinga Island, Tom Mboya Mausoleum & Ruma National Park

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 100

RESIDENT(KSH) 8,750

After an early breakfast at Ciala Resort and quick parking, we depart for the famous Rusinga Island through Luanda Kotieno using a Ferry. Enjoy a 45 min of a cozy warm lakeside breeze of Victoria, feel the blinding glossy white surface of the lake as a result of the reflection from the early morning sun. Take a seat, relax and this experience of a lifetime. Drive through the Mbita Causeway into Rusinga Island with a visit to Tom Mboya Mausoleum. Depart late afternoon to the only known home of the endangered Roan antelope, Ruma Nationa Park. After an evening game drive, drive back to the Lakeside City of Kisumu through Kendubay passing through Simbi Nyaima.

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Abindu Caves

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 60

RESIDENT(KSH) 4,500

Enjoy the most gratifying, unique and memorable experience as we take you through the history behind the most famous Abindu Caves in Kisumu. Feel the landscape, stop and take pictures of the exhilarating Lakeside Kisumu City at the top most part of Riat Hills. Fully immerse yourself in the natural sress-relieving benefits of fresh air as you let the positive effects of an exercise magnify itself ten times as you explore your way along new paths of breath-taking views never witnessed before. Descent and indulge in a hearty breakfast prepared on site and laid at the foot of the most scenic Riat Hills.

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Kakamega Equatorial Forest

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 80

RESIDENT(KSH) 6,000

Kakamega Forest is described as a canopy of natural beauty. Its beautiful forest is home to various mammals including, bush pigs, giant forest hedgehogs, Colobus monkeys, Blue monkey. Bird watching, rock climbing and hiking can be enjoyed in the serenity of the forest that time forgot. Kakamega forest Reserve is considered as one of the hidden gems of Kenya, far removed from the drama of the big five but with an intimacy all of its own. The silence beyond the forest broken by the cacophony of noise from the forest denizens, birds, frogs and the arguing monkeys. This is what many visitors of Kakamega forest experience during their visits.

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Full Day Nature Trail To Ndere Island

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 80

RESIDENT(KSH) 6,000

Immerse yourself in nature and the rambling, rolling grassy hills of Ndere Island. The fresh smell of natural grass, beautiful butterflies and blooming flowers and the spectacular view of the magnificent African fauna gives you the first impression of the hidden Ndere Island National Park. This island is described as the ‘’serenity of natural beauty’’ located on the Lake Victoria. The island is haven for birds, covered mostly in grass, it provides beautiful scenic views of the Homa hills to the south and Mageta Island to the East. Ndere Island is the home of monitor lizards, hippos and Nile Crocodiles.

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Maasai Mara National Park

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 490

RESIDENT(KSH) 49,000

Wake up to the most rewarding game drive of your life at the Mara Reserve. Maasai Mara is considered as one of the best tourist destinations not only in Africa but the entire world. Feel the fresh breeze of nature, get a chance to interact with the permanent residents of Mara including the Big Five, oribi antelopes, giraffes, zebras and many others as you enjoy the spectacular morning and evening drives.

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Kisumu Fun Day

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 70

RESIDENT(KSH) 5,000

Spend the day skirting through the core of the Lakeside City.Navigate through the vast Kondele estate into Kibuye market, one of the largest street markets in East Africa. There are different points of interest within the city to visit including Impala Sanctuary, Dunga Board Walk, Dunga Beach, Hippo point, Kisumu Museum and the Kisumu Yatch Club.

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Bush Breakfast

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 38

RESIDENT(KSH) 3,750

Guests are guided to a beautiful picnic spot, get a chance to interact with nature as you watch various species of birds. Relish to a hearty breakfast prepared on site by our chef.

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Ciala Bike Adventure

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 10

RESIDENT(KSH) 1,000

We break the routines and monotony that comes with it. Enjoy a long bike tour to the foot of Maragoli Hills. Come out in the open air and get lost in the freedom that accompanies it. Take a long hard breath as you observe the fascinating ecosystem.

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Private/Moonlight Dinner

NON-RESIDENT(USD) 30

RESIDENT(KSH) 3,000

The sight of the twinkling stars of the beautiful African sky, the sight of the crackling sound of fire as you enjoy a cuisine of African candle lit dinner at our lush gardens or set at Impala Sanctuary at the shores of lake Victoria. A wonderful experience that cannot simply be replaced.

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Ciala Nature Walk

Take a guided morning or evening walk from the hotel. Enjoy and feel the thrill and pleasure as you watch the scarlet sun arise and sets. Interact with the locals as you relish in the breath taking view of Maragoli Hills.

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Dunga Beach Sundowner

Relieve the pressure of work and every day’s bustle and improve your mood as you watch the beautiful sky and its breath-taking colours. Relish In the thrilling boat ride, incredible view of the lake, observe the hippos at the famous hippo point as you watch the scarlet diminish behind the waters.

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