A Beautiful Tropical Island of Rubondo : Rubondo is a tropical islet near the western props of Lake Victoria and is about as pristine a place as it’s possible to find. There has been no mortal habitation on the islet for decades, and it’s covered by primary tropical timber, interspersed with small patches of savannah and swamp. The main islet and 9 other lower bones were grouped into Rubondo National Park in 1977. Voyaging along the rocky reinforcement line is one of the crucial conditioning to enjoy. Clean flaxen strands overhung with huge timber trees borderline the kudos, and there’s a large piece of papyrus swamp on one side which is a magnificent water raspberry niche.
Wildlife at Rubondo is far and wide. Catcalls are universal on the islet and make the Rubondo National Park a bigwig tip for ornithologists. We do have about four hundred and twenty species (420 species) that have been registered over the times. Flocks of African argentine parrots, which were formerly released on the islet, flutter around excitedly and pip in different tones. Herons, storks and spoonbills breed in large figures in the swampy bank areas. Thousands of Eurasian migrant catcalls join them every time. A rare swamp loving antelope, the sitatunga is set up amongst the papyrus stands, and giant are frequently seen on the props along with millions of hippo, crocs, an occasional leopard and Vervet Monkeys. In the timbers themselves there’s of course a variety of lower wildlife, including genets, civets and backcountry gormandizer.
And slow timber hikes are one of the conditioning to enjoy. Chimpanzees were introduced at the end of the 1960’s and following a recent ferocious heroinism program they are now approachable by callers. So, this beautiful islet paradise is now a place where one can enjoy watching man’s closest living relative, and without the laborious mountain trekking of other chimp territories. Rubondo is also a place rich with catcalls. Many species have been recorded including the African slate Pantomimist, A Beautiful Tropical Island of Rubondo. The demesne boasts for its rich and different variety of butterflies and raspberry life, fluently viewable from the lake reinforcement. The rare Sitatunga, an extremely risked amphibious antelope, can occasionally be viewed escaping from the charging bloodsuckers by hiding and cloaking itself in the lake reinforcement morasses. A visit to Rubondo Island National Park offers callers a break from game viewing in the tranquil peace of a lake reinforcement setting. Exploring the islets within the demesne creates an excitement for day passages. Fishing peregrinations into Lake Victoria are fluently arranged through the major lodges. Rubondo Island National Park is a relaxation from the rigorous safari circuit and a comforting place from which to explore Lake Victoria. Rubondo Island National Park is equipped with a variety of fishing ways – including; trolling, spinning live and dead bait as well as cover- fishing. Grillers from around the world trip to this islet for the occasion to reel in a Nile perch, one of Africa’s biggest and most sought- after brackish fish. Still, Rubondo Island practices and supports a strict ‘catch and release policy ’. Fresh charges and permits may apply.
The diversity of territories from open forestland to papyrus wetlands and evergreen timber attracts multitudinous occupant and migratory species. The Island has a cornucopia of storks, hornbills, herons, and catcalls of prey, including the loftiest viscosity of fish eagles anywhere in the world, with their haunting cry a constant background sound. For raspberry suckers an autumn and evening voyaging in the papyrus wetlands is a must-have. Rubondo is a great place to go fishing for Nile Perch catch and release, and some fish can regularly exceed– 15kgs and sometimes top 50 Kilograms and more. This fishing is done from a small sport- fishing boat in the deeper waters around the islet. Utmost of conditioning that a caller can do while in the demesne are Chimpanzee heroinism experience. Under the supervision of a companion it’s possible to approach Chimpanzees on bottom and to still watch them for a limited period. Also Game drives; Game viewing in an open vehicle are conducted on simple timber tracks. Nature walks. Go hiking for an hour, several hours or indeed for a day or two overnighting in a light weigh fly camp on one of the small flaxen strands. Educational walks through chimpanzee niche, birding, voyaging safaris; Enjoy time on the water in an open motor boat or in your own canoe and Catch- and- release fishing.
The National Park offers a small lodge with 5 double apartments and 1 triadic room, a Rest House with 1 double and 1 triadic and a youth hotel for 36 persons and up to 4 preceptors. These lodgment are tone- catering, and callers can use a kitchen and dining area installation. There’s also one luxury tented camp on the islet. The demesne can be reached through air as there’s a heliport on the islet and regular slated breakouts from all the main safari destinations in Tanzania. Also Mwanza is the nearest megacity from where it’s possible to arrange a private boat hack to and from the islet. Rubondo can feature in a boat Lake Stint which starts at either Musoma megacity or Burigi Chato National Park and includes Saanane Island and conceivably other Lake islets. Such a stint could also include the Serengeti.
