Rumanyika National Park

The Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park is a newly converted park that was established in 2019. Covering an area of 247 square kilometres, it is located in the Kagera region close to the Lake Victoria zone, North West of Tanzania.

The vital middle of Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park is a deep valley with a swiping and winding river at its base. It breaks up into lakes and swamps. The lower slopes of the valley are closely vegetated with woodlands and thick bushes. The higher slopes of the valley have Acacia tall grass woodlands that are excellent and are simply stored openly by the means of seasonal fires.

The park boasts a natural forest along with a wide diversity of wild animals and birds. This is renowned for bird-watching enthusiasts and also those who love exploring new destinations. We genuinely recommend adding RumanyikaKaragwe National Park to your Tanzania Safari Tours for a memorable safari.

Best Time To Visit Rumanyika

The best time to visit Rumanyika-Karagwe national park is during the dry season between June to October. It is a great time for enjoying wildflowers and butterflies. You can see animals around the water sources and the thin vegetation makes it easier to sight. However, many parts of the park are well-drained and easily accessible all year round.

The wet season from January to April has also some unique advantages. This time is ideal for bird lovers although accessibility through most roads becomes impossible because of heavy rains.

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

Wildlife In Rumanyika

Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park habitats an array of wildlife species including lions, leopards, elephants, hippos, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes and many others. The new developments in this region including infrastructural and tourist activities have made this park a great destination for wildlife lovers.

TANAPA is in the process which is aimed to evaluate the area to see the existence of chimpanzees and gorillas. And when this happens one will be able to enjoy watching these great apes in a very beautiful setting.

Activities To Do In Rumanyika

With a diversity of wildlife and bird life along with scenic nature, you can do a variety of Activities in Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park .

The park can be explored fully with the traditional 4WD game drive safari. You will able to encounter the animals from a closer distance. Visitors who want to see nature in close proximity will enjoy walking in this beautiful park. This activity is accompanied by an armed ranger and allows one to walk on the footprint of wild animals.

In addition, you can also go on birding safaris, especially during December and February. It is amazing to see many migratory birds in this natural wilderness.

Top Activities To Do In Rumanyika

• Birding Safari
• Walking Tours
• Game Drives
• Camping Safari