Description: A peaceful paradise with untouched beaches, bird-rich marshes and rare animal species. Here you can go on foot or by boat. This is the only good place in Tanzania to find sitatunga, East Africa’s only truly amphibious antelope.
There are also other antelopes, vervet monkeys, small carnivores, hippos, crocodiles, reptiles and at least 200 bird species. There are also chimpanzees (unhabituated), elephant, colobus monkeys and giraffe, but you are less likely to see them.
It is also possible to go fishing for the Nile Perch!
Location: Island in Lake Victoria, reachable by flight from Arusha, Serengeti or Mwanza
Things 2 Do: Nature Walks, Fishing, Boat Excursions
Time: At least 3 nights
Animals: Sitatunga, Antelopes, Vervet Monkeys, Small Carnivores, Hippos, Crocodiles, Reptiles, Chimpanzees, Bushbucks and at least 200 bird species.
Accommodations
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Rubondo Island Camp
“Access 2 Tanzania provide excellent service from the initial inquiries to returning home with unforgettable memories. The planning process felt very collaborative and productive. All participants were heard and had their questions answered. The choices of lodging and flow of the entire trip were comfortable and met all of our goals. Our group felt very supported and safe throughout the adventure. Because we were familiar with many other’s experiences, we had extremely high expectations and not only were they met, but were exceeded! Thank you to Karen and staff for the planning and guidance.”