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Rubondo Island National Park

Rubondo Island National Park-Tanzania
Jairos Adventure

Tour Guide, Arusha, Tanzania

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A visit to Rubondo Island National Park offers visitors a break from game viewing in the tranquil peace of a lakeshore setting. Exploring the islands within the park creates excitement for day trips. Fishing expeditions into Lake Victoria are easily arranged through the major lodges. Rubondo Island National Park is a relaxation from the rigorous safari circuit and a relaxing place from which to explore Lake Victoria.

Park attractions

  • A variety of water birds, Eurasian migrants and introduced African grey parrots.

  • A high density of African fish eagles distinctly seen.

  • Animal species including sitatunga, elephants, giraffes, hippos, bushbucks, pythons, crocodiles, chimpanzees (not fully habituated), bush pigs and suni.

  • The Lake Victoria forms a spectacular sight for visitors with the deepest point in the lake (Irumo) forming part of the park.

  • Magnificent view of one of the last remaining representatives of evergreen dense primary lowland Congolese forest with a unique habitat mosaic in the midst of high biodiversity value.

  • Beautiful and attracting beaches such as Fly catcher, Mchangani and Michicoco.

  • Important gulfs of Irumo and Kamea.

  • Clear sighting of both sunrise and sunset.

  • Cultural sites such as “Ntungamirwe”, “Maji Matakatifu”, “Altare” and “Solo” which explain the life of natives who once stayed in the park.

  • “Birds Islands”, a breeding site for waterbirds.

  • Crocodile Island.