Setting in northwest Tanzania around 150 kilometres west of Mwanza at the entrance to Emini Pasha Gulf, Rubondo National Park is a haven for water birds as well as big animals. This is Africa’s largest island national park with a total area of about 240 square kilometres.
Unexplored by many peoples the park is more tranquil yet offers an amazing safari experience. Visit this park on your Tanzania Safari and give a helping hand to the people of Tanzania by supporting conservation.
Though the park is fair-visited at any time of the year, there is a perfect time when animal sightings can be amazing. Well, the dry season between June and October is considered the best time to visit Rubondo Island National Park. You can spot a plethora of animals in their natural habitat from a close distance. The thin vegetation makes it easier to spot the wildlife around the waterholes.
The wet season has also best for birding and a photographic safari. Because the annual rain makes the landscape vibrant and lively. You can also get an exclusive safari experience with less crowd.
| Dry/High Season (June-October) | Wet/Low Season (November-March) |
|---|---|
| Excellent wildlife encounter | Beautiful scenic views with green vegetation |
| Dry weather with sunny and clear skies. | The ideal time for birding and photographic safaris |
| The morning and night temperatures can be colder | Some walking trails may be found difficult to navigate |
| Fewer insects and mosquitoes | Low-price yet exclusive safari experience |
Rubondo Island National Park offers many deserted sandy beaches that border directly the forest. Rubondo Island is a haven for the endangered chimpanzee.
Other common animals include black and white colobus monkeys, elephants, giraffes, and antelopes, hippos, crocodiles and many bird species, tilapia fish and hippopotami.
Rubondo Island National Park also provides shelter to a good population of bird species around 300 in number which is Omini residents.
Rubondo is one of the few areas in Tanzania where one can encounter rare sitatunga.
Sport fishing is done in specified areas and bird watching is along the shore, in the forest and on the bird breeding islands. There are various places which are preserved by the park for cultural tours. You can visit these places also.
To get a relaxing walking trail on the rich savannah plains, take a guided walking trail in Rubondo. It can help you to get out of your safari vehicle and spot animals on foot.
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