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Rubondo Island Camp

Lake Victoria, Tanzania, Tanzania  - Part of the Asilia Africa collection

Rubondo Island Camp

Part of the Asilia Africa collection
PROPERTY FACILITIES

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Wi-Fi

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AVAILABLE SERVICES

Laundry Service

Private Vehicle (At additional cost)

Airstrip Transfer

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Is the Rubondo Island Camp for Me?

Tucked away in the southwest corner of Lake Victoria, Rubondo Island Camp is the only lodge within Africa’s largest island national park. Its remote setting places you at the heart of an untouched wilderness, where forest meets shoreline and wildlife thrives undisturbed.

The camp features just eight lakefront chalets, designed with a light footprint and natural materials to blend into the surroundings. From your private deck, you can look across the water while listening to hippos grunting offshore or spotting brightly coloured birds flitting through the trees. A swimming pool and open-air dining areas provide restful spaces between activities.

Wildlife encounters here are both rare and remarkable. You might glimpse an elephant in the forest, a sitatunga antelope slipping between thickets, or a Nile perch lurking beneath the surface of the lake. A highlight is the chance to participate in the habituation project of Rubondo’s chimpanzees, gaining insight into one of the most fascinating primate stories in Africa.

This camp is best suited to adventurous travellers, bird enthusiasts, and those seeking a safari well off the beaten track. Rubondo Island’s sense of exclusivity makes it an inspiring destination for couples or families looking to experience a truly wild and unspoiled corner of the Africa.

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Activities offered by Rubondo Island Camp

Activities on site

Game Drives

Bird Watching

Fishing

Activities off site

Boat Cruise

Cultural Experience

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