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Thu., June 20, 2013
Thu., June 20, 2013
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Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania
Rubondo Island National Park Summary
Rubondo National Park is an island in Lake Victoria that is incredibly diverse in its wildlife. Because it is not easily accessible, and less frequented, it is plentiful in fish and game. Larger animals can also be seen, such as the elephant, hippo, giraffe, crocodile and the vervet monkey.
Boat and canoe rides, as well as chimpanzee treks, are common excursions.
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Size of Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania:
240 sq km (93 sq mi).
Location of Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania:
Northwest Tanzania, 150 km (95 mi) west of Mwanza.
Getting to Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania:
By air from Arusha or Mwanza. Or by road from Mwanza and then a boat transfer.
Things to do in Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania:
Walking safaris, boat excursions, sport fishing, chimpanzee treks, plans for canoe trips.
Best time to visit Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania:
Dry season, June-August. Wildflowers and butterflies, wet season November-March. December- February best for migratory birds.
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Rubondo Island National Park Tanzania Description
Tucked in the southwest corner of Lake Victoria on Rubondo Island, Rubondo National park protects precious fish breeding grounds. Nile perch and tilapia attract game fishermen seeking world record catches, while crocodiles, elephants, genets, giraffes, hippos, mongoose, vervet monkeys and the reclusive sitatunga are found throughout Rubondo’s sandy beaches, swamps and dense forests.
Ninety percent of the park is humid forest; the remainder ranges from open grassland to lakeside papyrus beds. Rubondo’s inaccessibility directly benefits its inhabitants, particularly its bird life.
Often nick named ‘bird island’ Bee-eaters, fish eagle, heron, ibis, kingfisher and both spoon-billed and saddle- billed stork are seen commonly at the national park.
