Abasuba Museum: Getting to Suba

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from left: Public transport is available from Mbita to the islands | The new museum speedboat, made possible through the TTF project

HOW TO GET TO SUBA

You can reach Suba District by road, boat or by air. Air charters are available directly to both Rusinga and Mfangano islands from Nairobi, Kisumu and the Maasai Mara. Rusinga is also accessible by road through the Mbita causeway that links it with the mainland. Mfangano is accessible by road and boat: a good road runs along the north shore of the Winam Gulf from Kisumu to Lwanda K’Otieno, where there is a regular car ferry service to Mbita, as well as smaller wooden motorboat passenger boats. From Mbita, there is a regular motorboat ferry service to Mfangano, and boats can also be easily hired (approx. 1hr 15min). The museum can also arrange transport on its speedboat at an extra charge (30min). Contact the museum for more information and charges, which are pegged on local petrol costs.

Area map

WHERE TO STAY

Camping & school visits

- Abasuba Community Peace Museum: +254-723-898406 / info(a)abasuba.museum
The museum has a limited number of tents and mattresses; campers can also use their own equipment. Contact the museum for the applicable charges. Shower and toilet facilities are available. Plans are underway to construct camping huts that will also be available for hire. Don't miss the opportunity to sample local delicacies at the museum's "Rock Art Café", with beautiful views of the lake (opening late 2008).

Mid-range

- ICIPE Guest House (Mbita): icipe(a)icipe.org / 0721-491431
Clean and comfortable accommodation, with satellite TV, fridge, and good meals.

Luxury

- Mfangano Island Camp / info(a)governorscamp.com

- Rusinga Island Camp / info(a)privatewilderness.com
Exclusive and enchanting retreats; swimming pool, full restaurant and bar, sport fishing.

From left: ICIPE Guest House (Mbita), Mfangano camp, Rusinga camp

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THE MUSEUM AND ITS FACILITIES, PLEASE CONTACT:

Mr Jack Obonyo, Curator
Abasuba Community Peace Museum
Mfangano Island, Suba District
Email: info(a)abasuba.museum

Mailing address
P.O. Box 321 Mbita
40305 Suba

Kenya
Tel: +254-723 898 406

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