Kisumu sits on the shores of beautiful Lake Victoria. It's home to herds of impalas and grazing hippos. A train trip from Nairobi to Kisumu offers an opportunity to see the open plains and a chance to spot many of Kenya's native birds, reptiles and other animals
Train Rail Travel Nairobi-Kisumu -Nairobi
Night Train Sleeper Rail Travel Time Table(updated)

You will experience the spectacular views of the Great Rift valley as the Railway line winds through the escarpment down to the base of Mt. Longonot, Fresh water Lake Naivasha, Mushrooming flower farms and the Flamingo inhabited Lake Nakuru. As You reach Kisumu you are treated to the Kakamega Rain Forest Reserve, A hub for beautiful bird life and indigenous trees.

Travel days,rates and information for passanger train Nairobi Kisumu-Nairobi

Nairobi -Kisumu Rail route
Departes:1830hrs
Arrives 0800hrs
Travel days:Monday, Wednseday , Friday

Kisumu Nairobi train travel:

Departs:1830hrs
Arrives:0800hrs
Travel days:Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday

Rates/prices: Adults 1st class 40US$ child 30US$
2nd class Adults 30US$ and child 25US$
Rate includes - dinner/bed/breakfast and beddings
Check inn time: 1700hrs

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Enjoy the Trip
by Keeping your eyes peeled for animals along the way. Some people take the train from Nairobi to Kisumu for the wildlife viewing alone!also Relax in the restaurant car and enjoy chatting with fellow adventurers. The dining service is for all travelers, regardless of seat class. The restaurant car serves hot meals, coffee and alcoholic beverages.you can mostly Enjoy the privacy in a first-class sleeper. You can relax in seats that convert to two berths, complete with all necessary bedding. You'll also have an en-suite bathroom and can dine in the restaurant car or Stretch out in a second-class sleeper with four seats that convert to bunks. Bedding is included, as is an in-room bathroom. Breakfast and dinner in the restaurant car are also included in the ticket price.
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