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Place

Ruma National Park

Nature

Lambwe Valley, Homa Bay County, Kenya

An open park on the Lambwe Valley floor, framed by hills and known for conserving Kenya's remaining roan antelope.

Why go

Why visit this place?

Ruma gives the circuit an open-country finish, with rare roan antelope, other plains wildlife, birds, and broad valley views.

When you arrive

What to expect

A quieter mix of game viewing and designated walking or hiking, with road and ground conditions changing after rain.

Local knowledge

Local tip

Check the intended gate and current park-road conditions before leaving Homa Bay, and allow daylight for the final approach.

Visiting

Getting there

The mapped road follows the Homa Bay–Mbita corridor, branches near Kadio and Malela, and reaches Kamato Main Gate.

Best time: The valley changes with rainfall; drier travel can simplify road access while wetter periods alter vegetation and visibility.

Journey

How to reach Ruma National Park

Begin with a practical starting point, then follow the route and local knowledge that lead to this Place.

Where is it—and how do you reach it?

Exact location; public Journeys are shown on the map

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