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Kenya
Lake Victoria
Takawiri Island
Tiny palm-fringed Lake Victoria island — a Kenyan castaway experience.
About Takawiri Island
Takawiri is a small palm-planted Lake Victoria island, easily reached from Mbita or Rusinga — a perfect add-on castaway lunch or overnight on a western-Kenya loop.
Highlights
- Palm-fringed island beach
- Swimming in Lake Victoria
- Day-trip from Rusinga/Mbita
Live forecast · Takawiri Island
24°C
Light drizzle
· 17 km/h wind
Updated 2026-07-18T15:30
- 🌦 25° 20° 💧 3.5mm
- ☁ 27° 20°
- ⛈ 27° 20° 💧 7.0mm
- 🌤 27° 21°
- 🌦 28° 21° 💧 0.3mm
- ☁ 27° 21°
- ☁ 27° 21°
Live wildlife observations
Recently spotted near Takawiri Island
Real observations published to GBIF by researchers, lodges, and citizen scientists — refreshed daily.
Best time to visit
Year-round
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