BEST TIME TO VISIT RUBONDO ISLAND – Rubondo Island national park can be visited all year round, from January to December. The island enjoys a warm tropical climate all year with consistent temperatures.
The park offers visitors different thrilling activities to engage in like chimpanzee trekking, boat trips and canoeing on Lake Victoria, bird watching in the forests and on the lake, game drives, forest drives, forest walks, island nature walks and fishing on a catch and release.
A big percentage of the island is covered in lush green dense forests that are mostly humid especially during the rainy season.
Best time to visit Rubondo Island national park
The dry season of June to September is arguably the best time to visit the island park and explore its different areas, attractions and activities.
During the dry season in Rubondo Island national park;
Sighting animals is much easier as they are closer to the water sources.
The vegetation thins during the dry season making spotting of the animals easy during game drives or boat safaris.
The trails in the forests are much drier making the hiking, nature walk and forest walks much easier and enjoyable.
There are less mosquitoes on the island during the dry season, either way you should still carry your insect repellents as the tropical island has other insects flying around.
The forest on the island is less humid during the dry season.
Navigating the trails during chimpanzee trekking is easier during the dry season.
The months of January and February are a short dry period. Between the 2 wet seasons in Rubondo Island national park and are also a good time to be in the park.
The island is lush and green from the short rains of November and December. Which ushered in migratory bird species and wildflowers show off their colorful beauty. These include orchids about 40 species, wild jasmine, fireball lilies, gloriosa among others.
April and May are the rainiest months in Rubondo Island national park and is considered the low tourism season. Rubondo Island camp, the only lodge on the island park is always closed during this time of the year.
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