WHAT TO DO IN RUBONDO ISLAND (ACTIVITIES):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.
WHAT TO DO IN RUBONDO ISLAND NATIONAL PARK
Game drive
Take on a game drive through the open woodlands, savannah and through the lush green forests on Rubondo Island. Look out for black and white colobus monkeys, vervet monkeys, buffalos, giraffes, elephants, antelopes like bushbucks, suni, sitatunga, crocodiles, warthogs, hyrax among others.
Chimpanzee trekking
Take to the lush dense forests of Rubondo Island national park and trek the playful Chimpanzees for a chance to observe them in their natural environment. The chimpanzees on the island were rescued from captivity and brought to the wild many years ago and they settled in perfectly and have flourished over the years.
Sport fishing
Rubondo Island national park is located in the largest fresh water lake in Africa. Lake Victoria which is home to different fish species like the famous Nile perch, catfish, tilapia among others. Go fishing while on your visit in Rubondo, you might reel in the biggest Nile perch. Anyone interested in this activity can take part, even the beginners. It is a catch and release adventure out on Lake Victoria, the source of the River Nile. Fishing techniques used include fly fishing, spinning line, dead bait and trolling.
Bird watching
For bird lovers, you would like to know that Rubondo Island national park has over200 bird species. Inclusive of the resident and migratory species. Species to be spotted on the island include African fish eagles, kingfishers, egrets, herons, African grey parrots, cormorants, storks, ibises,
Canoeing and Boat trips
Take to the waters of Lake Victoria and explore the area around the island. Join a guided boating safari or paddle yourself on a guided canoe trip. You will be able to see the different water birds and other wildlife like the crocodiles and hippos. Enjoy the scenic views of the different vegetation types on the island.
Cultural tours Visitors to Rubondo Island national park can go on cultural tours to the different cultural sites like Altare and Ntungamirwe.
Guided forest / nature walks
The most intimate way to connect to the wild and nature is by taking on nature walks.
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