Tanzania · Safari

3-Day Rubondo Island Wildlife Safari from Mwanza with Chimp Tracking

3 Days Round trip from Mwanza Easy pace

Bird-watching in Rubondo Island National Park, Tanzania

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy bird-watching in Rubondo Island National Park
02 Stay in a camp in the middle of the National Park
03 Go on a chimpanzee tracking expedition
04 Ride a boat through Lake Victoria and spot water animals, including hippos and crocodiles
05 See wild animals, including otters, bushbucks, elephants, giraffes, and colobus monkeys

Embark on an adventure safari to Rubondo Island National Park from Mwanza, Tanzania, and enjoy exciting game drives, bird-watching, and a boat ride on Lake Victoria. Spot wild animals such as hippos, otters, bushbucks, elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife across the island's unique habitats. Explore the park further on a walking safari and set out in search of chimpanzees for a truly memorable wildlife experience.

Explore the park further on a walking safari and set out in search of chimpanzees for a truly memorable wildlife experience.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Mwanza, Rubondo Island National Park

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Mwanza to Rubondo Island National Park

Arrive at the airport and meet your tour guide/driver.
Have breakfast and drive to Rubondo Island.
Reach Muganza/Nkome Bay, about four hours from Mwanza, and then take a 30-minute speedboat ride to Rubondo Island National Park.
Go on a game drive and try to spot wild animals.
Discover the unique diversity of flora and fauna on the island.
Enjoy bird-watching, as Rubondo is a paradise for bird lovers, with nearly 400 species documented on the island.

Overnight stay in Rubondo Tented Camp or Bandas.

Day 02

Boat Safari, Walking Safari, and Chimpanzee Tracking

Take a boat ride through Lake Victoria and try spotting water animals, including hippos and crocodiles.
Enjoy bird-watching.
Go on a walking safari in the national park and spot otters, bushbucks, elephants, giraffes, colobus monkeys, velvet monkeys, colobus, genet, marsh mongoose, antelopes, and the omnipresent sitatunga.
Embark on a chimpanzee tracking expedition.
Return to the Rubondo Island Camp for dinner and an overnight stay.

Day 03

Rubondo Island to Mwanza

Go for a morning walk in the national park.
Have brunch at 10:30, followed by a drive to the ranger's post, from where you can take a boat ride to the mainland.
Drive back to Mwanza and depart for your destination.