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National Park

Rubondo Island National Park

Rubondo Island, Lake Victoria, Tanzania, Mwanza

About Rubondo Island National Park

Forest island park on Lake Victoria with translocated chimpanzees and forest habitat.

Island park in Lake Victoria known for forested habitats, chimpanzee translocations and island wildlife.

Main Attractions

Chimpanzee viewing, forest walks, fishing and birding

Wildlife

Black-and-white Colobus
Black-and-white Colobus
Hippopotamus
Hippopotamus
Nile Crocodile
Nile Crocodile

Key Destinations

Rubondo Island Chimp Trail
Rubondo Island Chimp Trail

Island

Chimpanzee tracking and forest walks on Rubondo Island.

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Quick Info
Area: 456 km²
Established: 1977
Elevation: 1150-1350m
Difficulty: Moderate
Best Time to Visit

June to October

Facilities
Rubondo Research & Visitor Centre
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Rubondo Island Birding & Forest Walks — 4 Days
Bird Watching

Rubondo Island Birding & Forest Walks — 4 Days

4 days, 3 nights

Lake Victoria’s wild island: forest walks and exceptional birding.