Rubondo island national park is located on Lake Victoria in the southwestern part with 75% covered by
rain forests. The island is a home to a number of wildlife with chimpanzees being among the rare species found on this island. Rubondo island national park is among the untamed and unique safari destinations Tanzania boasts about. The park is less crowded and all the travelers who visit Rubondo island national park feel like they own it for the time they spend on this island.
This Tanzania’s island national park is a home to chimpanzees, forest elephants, bushbucks, sitatungas, butterflies, insects, giraffes, mongooses and over 300 bird species that live here. You can explore the park when you are on a boat cruise enjoying the chirping from birds, water waves, hippopotami among others. Rubondo island national park covers an area of about 240 square kilometers. Rubondo Island was gazetted in 1965 as a game reserve however in 1977 it was declared a national park.
What activities in Rubondo Island National Park
Game Drives: The Park being a home of a variety of wildlife, you can indulge yourself in game viewing where you will discover a number of them in their natural habitat. Game drives in Rubondo island national park can be done during morning hours, evening and night. Each game drive will give you a different experience, with experienced ranger guide, you ought to discover more in the wilderness.
Chimpanzee Habituation Experience in Rubondo Island National Park: Rubondo island national park is a home to these endangered species, get yourself a chance to have an encounter with wilderness in their nests.
Sport Fishing: The Park being on the island and surrounded by the water, you will have a unique experience where you will be catching the fish and release it. You can also ask to take your catch at the lodge for preparation so that you can enjoy it as your meal. There are abundant
tilapia and Nile perch around this island.
Guided Nature Walk: Get closer to the nature by exploring the forest with an experienced ranger guide who will take you to the best sceneries. You will have a chance to spot some wildlife species that you may have missed during the game viewing experience.
Cruise Trips in Rubondo Island National Park: Engage in this bespoke breathtaking experience where you will be exploring the island. You will have an encounter with aquatic wildlife for example crocodiles, monitor lizards, otters, birds and amazing sceneries.
What is the best time to visit Rubondo Island National Park?
The best time to visit Rubondo island national park is during dry season between June and October. This is when there is white sand on the lake shores and water is clearly blue. In February and December, this is the best time for birders because this is when there are migratory birds.
You can combine Rubondo Island national park safari with Chimpanzee trekking on Ngamba Island or in Kibale forest national park in Uganda , however you can combine this experience with gorilla trekking experience in Uganda in Bwindi impenetrable national park in southwestern Uganda.
