Ibanda National Park

Ibanda National Park previously known as Ibanda Game Reserve is located in Kagera Region in the Kyerwa district, Tanzania. Stretching an area of 200 square Kilometres, the park is affluent in wildlife attractions. The park is the hidden treasure in the Western corner of the country and a paradise with spectacular beauty. It contains rolling hills, plains of Acacia savannahs, the beautiful lakes and swamps that surely blow your mind on your Tanzania Safari. Kragera River is the major source of water for Ibanda National Park and cherishes its rich resources.

Best Time To Visit Ibanda

The best time to visit the Ibanda National Park is the dry season from June to October, though the park is well-visited throughout the year. This is when you can sight the stunning views of wildlife through the thin vegetable. You can see them gathering around the water sources and grazing on the savannah plain. Apart from that the park also experiences two rainy seasons in a year. Basically, these are known as the low season. The short rainy season - from October to November The long rainy season - from March to May. This is the best time for bird lovers and photographers as nature looks vibrant giving the best shots on camera.

Dry/High Season (June-October)	Wet/Low Season (November-March)
Best of wildlife viewing through the thin vegetation	Beautiful scenery and lush vegetation
It’s sunny and the sky looks clear and hardly any rain	The best time for the birding safari
The temperature of the mornings and nights can be colder.	Some roads may be found difficult to navigate
Fewer mosquitoes	Slow accommodation price

Wildlife At Ibanda

Ibanda National Park is home to a plethora of wildlife species including the eland, impala, reedbuck, bushbuck and many others. Here you can find Roan, the large iconic antelope in abundance. Hippos can be seen in the Kragera River and in some lakes and swamps in the park. As the herbivores are found in good quantity in Ibanda National Park, it also fascinates the predators dramatically. You can sight leopards and hyenas among others.

Activities to do in Ibanda

Visiting the Ibanda National Park is an intensely personal experience and you should definitely indulge in the kind of adventures that would fascinate you. You can enjoy some extraordinary game viewing through the day and night game drives. This is the most common yet excellent safari activity in Ibanda National Park. Go on walking safaris inside the park to track the wildlife in their natural habitat. Also, you can go on a cultural tour and get mingle with them to know their culture better. Ibanda also offers visitors camping sites for the public and special campsites. Here the visitors can enjoy the nature of the wilderness in the park.

Top activities to do in Ibanda National park

• Game Drives
• Nature Walks
• Bird Watching
• Cultural Visit