Mfangano Island
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Mfangano Island lies in the eastern part of Lake Victoria, at the mouth of the Winam Gulf. Part of Kenya, it lies west of Rusinga Island. The island rises to 1,694 m at Mount Kwitutu. Mfangano is also known for its ancient rock art, possibly 2,000 years old and thought to have been created by early forager-hunters, the Twa people.
You may read more about Mafangano and Rusinga islands on the web page [1]. On this webpage there are also a lot of information about the surrounding area and the lake itself. There is a small resort on the way to Ruma National Park on the mainland about 3 km from Mbita/Rusinga island called Lake Victoria Safari Village.
It is home to the Suba people. There are also many of the Luo tribe inhabiting the east side of the island. They are mostly fishermen and subsistence farmers. The people are friendly and welcoming. The languages spoken are Suba, Luo, Swahili, and English.
Most inhabitants live near the water for ease in fishing and collecting the day's water supply. The water's edge of the island is quite rocky with a few black sandy shores. Transportation consists mostly walking and of boat travel in small wooden handmade boats that sometimes have a sail. There are a few bicycles now that the government has begun to cut in a road that will circle the island. The first ever car to be driven on the island's soil was on Feb 2 2007. It was driven 500 m. In it was Road and Public Services Hon. Simeon Nyachae, MP. There is a small dirt landing strip for small planes. This is used mostly for tourists and mission workers.
There is a small resort on the island for tourists called the Mfangano Island Camp. http://www.governorscamp.com/main%20lake%20victoria.htm They are famous for fishing trips to catch large Nile Perch. They have beautiful property abundant with green gardens, exotic birds, and wildlife.
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