ANIMALS IN RUBONDO ISLAND: Rubondo Island national park is Tanzania’s smallest national park but Africa’s largest Island national park. Despite its small size, the island is home to a good number of different animals and different bird species.
Rubondo Island national park is one of the 2 only island parks in Tanzania. Located on Lake Victoria in the North West of Tanzania. The small park has different interesting activities that visitors to the pristine island can take part in to explore its unique flora and fauna.
Animals in Rubondo Island national park include:
Primates like Chimpanzees, Black and white colobus monkeys and Vervet monkeys.
Antelopes like the Sitatunga antelopes, Suni antelopes, Roan antelopes, Bushbucks,
Reptiles; pythons and crocodiles among others.
Other animals include the Elephants, Giraffes, Spot-necked otters, Bush pigs, hippos, genet cats, civets, mongoose, hyrax, buffalos and more.
Elephants, chimpanzees, giraffes and the African grey parrots are success relocation stories of Rubondo Island national park. These wildlife species adapted to their new wild Island home so well and are flourishing.
Rubondo Island national park boats of a rich birdlife of over 300 bird species, a rich butterfly life and beautiful orchid species, over 40 different species.
Take flight or a boat to Rubondo island national park and explore this pristine less explored island for a private Island safari feel.
Visit Rubondo Island National Park in Tanzania with these recommended Tanzania tour operators or inquire with us directly below.
