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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TANAPA Bandas

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Rubondo Island Camp

Top photo credit: Asilia Africa

Terri W. (USA)

July 10, 2024

“Everything about my experience has been a 10/10! From my initial conversation with Brian at the LA Travel Expo, to working with Karen on the itinerary, Willy picking me up at the airport in the middle of the night, Elly picking me up in Arusha and taking care of me for the day and the Arusha team making me feel so welcome at the office and sharing a meal.

Everything and everyone was extremely professional, well organized, welcoming and a 10/10 in terms of experience!”