Rubondo National Park is one of the two Tanzanian National Parks that lies on the shores of Lake Victoria, the second largest Lake in the world along Saanane Island National Park there is Rubondo National Park which is the only two Parks that are Located at shores of Lake Victoria. The park is Located at the southwest corner of the Lake, Rubondo was first established as a game reserve as a sanctuary for animals in 1965 and later upgraded and gazetted to Tanzanian National Park in 1977. Rubondo Island covers an area size of 240 square Kilometers with over 9 or 10 small islands under it, Rubondo Island National Park is uninhabited, and consequently, 80% of the Island remains forested as of Today.
Rubondo Island National Park can be accessed by boat from Kasenda, the small village near Muganza in Chato district. Or opt for a boat safari from Nkome in Geita district and also for visitors who would want to fly there is an airstrip of Rubondo which can be reached with AURIC AIR OR Coastal Aviation so here visitors are able to book their flights to Rubondo airstrip.
Just like any other National Park in Tanzania Focus East Africa Tours offers amazing experiences to its visitors in their own way through attractions and activities, Rubondo Island National Park is blessed with several attractions that allow visitors to embark on different activities that create memories and unforgettable experiences for its visitors. Here are a few of the many attractions and activities that Rubondo offers
Wildlife/Game Drives
While on a safari tour at the park, you can embark on amazing and scenic giving game drives that allow a visitor to spot different animal species that inhabit the park, the park hosts quite a good number of wildlife that can be spotted including elephants, chimpanzees, antelopes, black and white colobus monkeys, crocodiles and hippos among others unmentioned here.
Chimpanzee Trek and Habituation Experience
Rubondo National Park is home to several chimpanzees making it an attraction for the park, Visitors are able to embark on a chimpanzee trek that offers them an opportunity to learn how these Island chimpanzees inhabit.
Boat Safaris
Embark on a relaxing boat safari and explore the mighty Lake Victoria while spotting animals like hippos and crocodiles and one can be able to spot bird species while on a boat trip with amazing and pleasing scenic views in the park.
Nature walks
Exploring the Parks Forest on foot as you hike on guided forest walks experienced guides lead the way as you get an opportunity to discover Tanzania’s rich ecosystems.
