National Park · Western Circuit
Rubondo Island
An island park in Lake Victoria for walking, fishing and birds.
About Rubondo
Rubondo is a forested island national park in the south-west of Lake Victoria, home to sitatunga antelope, otters, an introduced chimpanzee population, and superb birdlife.
It works as a peaceful extension after a western Serengeti safari, with walking, boating and sport fishing for Nile perch.
Highlights
- Island forest walks
- Sitatunga and otters
- Sport fishing
- Lake Victoria birding
What you might see
- Sitatunga
- Chimpanzee
- Hippo
- Crocodile
- Otter
- Fish eagle
When to go
Best Good Quieter / wet
June to August.
Getting there
Light aircraft from the Serengeti or Mwanza region.
How long
2 nights
Where to stay
- BudgetPark bandas
- Mid-rangeRubondo Island Camp
- LuxuryRubondo Island Camp
Examples of properties we use. We choose the right camp for your month and budget.
Tailor-made only
We build Rubondo trips to order.
Rubondo is best planned around your dates and the rest of your route. Tell us your plans and we will design it.
Plan a Rubondo trip
Plan your Rubondo trip
Tell us your dates, who is travelling and a rough budget. A real person in Arusha will reply within 24 hours with a route and an honest price — no obligation.