Park type
National Park
Region
Geita
Size
457 km²
Elevation
1,134-1,486 meters
IslandLake VictoriaChimpanzeesSitatungaBird WatchingFishingRemoteForest
Why visit Rubondo Island
A pristine island in Lake Victoria, offering unique forest-lake ecosystems with introduced chimps and rare sitatunga.
Ecosystem & vegetation
Closed-canopy tropical forest, papyrus wetlands, savanna, rocky shores, sandy beaches, Lake Victoria waters. Dense tropical forest with mahogany and fig trees, papyrus swamps, open grasslands, aquatic vegetation.
Best time to visit
Year-round; June to October for chimpanzees and fishing
Getting there & practical
Access
Accessible by boat from Nkome (3.5 hours) or Muganza (1 hour). Fly to Rubondo airstrip.
Opening hours
6:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily