Meet VICTOR
Outgoing, Sociable, Humble
am flexible and understanding.Am resourceful and visitors will learn a lot from me.
On a typical day...
I have a very open house. My house is your house.
When I host guests...
I’m helpful and hands on. I can show them where to go and help them get there.
Family Hobbies
Swimming, Bird watching, Computer games, Riding motorbikes, Fishing
About the Homestay
- Welcomes
- Males
- Females
- Couples
- Families
- Students
Odula family is found in Rusinga Island on the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya.
Am Victor 33 years old, My Dad Michael (born 1947) are retired and now involved in community development work.
Michael is a retired High school principal while me( born1956 ) My mother Jane a retired social worker. She graduated in Social Development Studies with Diploma at Coady International International Institute, St Xavier University in Canad. She did Social Development work in Kenya with several Non Governmental Organizations (NGOs), working with major local groups namely schools, youth and women groups and farmers promoting sustainable development initiatives.
Our family has old children, who are now married but now we stay with our grandchildren Gloria, , Tania and Albright, Michael Junior, Michael Martin and Diana who are total orphans.
The visitors will eat with the Odula family and will be involved in all the family chores and activities and will be served traditional African dishes (i.e. Ugali, chapatti, mandazi etc)
Guests can take part in the following outdoor activities: hiking, mountaineering and water sports e.g. fishing, boating, canoeing etc and also in organized visits / trips to Lake Victoria regional sites of historical and geographical importance e.g. to: the nearby Ruma National Park with rare endemic wildlife species i.e. roan antelopes founded only in this park, Hot ' “ springs on mainland and bird islands on Lake Victoria. Pre ' “ historic and Archaeological sites, such as Tom Mboya Mausoleum and museum in Rusinga Island Lake Victoria, and visits to many other places including study tours, field trips and organized excursions etc.
The family runs Milimani Academy ' “ a preschool and primary school for orphans and vulnerable children from the local region. The school provides education, feeding programs, clothing (uniforms) and medication.
House Facilities
- Garden
- Laundry
- Parking
- Internet Access
Bedrooms available for booking
About the Area
Rusinga Island is a 45 km2 on Lake Victoria, on the western Kenya, at about 70 km from the Equator. It is around 500 km from Nairobi and the main way to get there is by buses (matatus) through Homa- Bay and Mbita (the nearest town). Otherwise one can travel by air up to Kisumu and from there to Homa-Bay then Mbita by buses.
Local Area Facilities
- Park
- Beach
- Shopping Centre
- Bus Stop
- Hospital
Meals
Hosts can offer a complimentary light breakfast at their discretion. All other meals, including a full breakfast, might incur an additional cost, if offered. Meals and any additional payment should be arranged directly with your host.
Included in the stay
- Complimentary Light Breakfast
- Use of Kitchen
House Rules
- It is important to let the host know where you are going and especially if you are going to return home late in the night.
- Feel free and talk anything you are not happy with the same way we will communicate the same.
Smoking Rules
Your host is a non-smoker.
Smoking is allowed outdoors only.
How do I book?
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When do I pay?
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When can I share my contact details?
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