Port Victoria

Port Victoria is a lakeside town on the shores of Lake Victoria in southern Busia County. It is the main fishing port on the Kenyan side of the lake in this area, with a busy fish market and a relaxed beach atmosphere. The town offers access to Lake Victoria's waters, with boat trips, fishing, and views across the lake to Uganda. It is a good base for exploring the lake's shoreline and islands.

By Car / Road

Port Victoria is about 15 km south of Busia town on a paved road. Matatus run from Busia.

The town centre is walkable. Boda-bodas are available for longer trips along the lake shore. For boat trips, local fishermen offer tours in traditional wooden dhows.

• Lake Victoria shoreline — the lake is the main attraction; wide views across Africa's largest lake.

• Fish market — tilapia and Nile perch are landed daily; a lively scene in the early morning.

• Docks — traditional wooden fishing boats (dhows) at the port.

• Boat trips — hire a local boat for lake excursions.

• Fishing — join local fishermen on the lake.

• Birdwatching — Lake Victoria's shores attract many waterbirds including pelicans, cormorants, and kingfishers.

Lakeside restaurants serve fresh fish with ugali and kachumbari.

Fresh juices and soft drinks. Local bars serve Tusker beer.

Basic guesthouses near the lake shore, from Ksh 1,000–2,000 per night.

Fresh fish at the market — tilapia and Nile perch.

• Busia (~15 km north) — border market and transport hub.
• Funyula (~10 km east) — market town.
• Kisumu (~80 km east) — Lake Victoria's largest city.