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Rubondo Island National Park

Officially Tanzania's smallest national park, tiny Rubondo Island in the heart of Africa's largest lake packs a lot into its 240 square km. Known as the Jewel of Victoria, Rubondo Island National Park boasts a unique diversity of flora and fauna, including the endemic Sitatunga.

Other animals you're likely to spot in the park include hippos, otters, bushbucks, mongoose, elephants, suni antelope, and a variety of primates that have even been known to include the park's resident chimpanzee population.

In addition to all of this animal life, the park is also a recognised destination for bird lovers, with a huge variety of birdlife calling the forested island home.

Visa requirementsTanzania visa requirements for tourists include a passport valid for at least 6 months, a completed application, a return ticket, and a fee (typically $50 for single entry, $100 for U.S. citizens). Travelers should apply for an e-Visa online at least 2-3 weeks before travel, though visas are available on arrival.

Core Requirements for Tourist/Ordinary Visa

  • Passport: Valid for at least 6 months with at least one blank page.
  • Application: Duly filled-in and signed application form.
  • Photo: A recent passport-size photograph.
  • Return Ticket: Proof of return ticket or onward travel arrangements. Fee: Payment of the visa fee (varies by nationality, $50 for most, $100 for U.S. citizens).

Application Methods

  • e-Visa: Highly recommended for faster processing. You will receive a "grant notice" via email, which you present upon arrival.
  • Visa on Arrival: Available at major entry points (airports/borders). It is recommended to have USD cash for payment.

Specific Considerations

  • Minors: Children under 18 traveling alone or with one parent require a notarized letter signed by both parents/legal guardians and a copy of their ID.
  • Business/Other Visas: Require additional documentation, such as a letter from the organization or host, business registration documents, or contracts.
  • Volunteer Work: Prohibited on a standard tourist visa; a Class "C" Residence Permit is required.
  • Health: Travelers should check current yellow fever vaccination requirements.
Languages spokenSwahili and English
Currency usedTanzanian Shilling (TZS)
Area (km2)258
Country nameTanzanian

Sports & nature

A series of eleven islands at the heart of Lake Victoria, the world's second largest lake, Rubondo National Park is a picturesque paradise populated with a mix of native animals and introduced species such as the chimpanzee, elephant, and giraffe.

The park's beaches and virgin forest are a sight to behold, and in the wooded interior can be found a dizzying array of bird life as well as the semi-aquatic sitatunga antelope that is hard to spot elsewhere in the country.

More a place for relaxation and fishing than game viewing, Rubondo makes for a great add-on to a longer safari along the Northern Circuit or between Tanzania and Kenya.

Culture and history info

More a place for relaxation and fishing than game viewing, Rubondo makes for a great add-on to a longer safari along the Northern Circuit or between Tanzania and Kenya.

Location: Northwestern Tanzania.
Best Time: June to August.
To Do: Walking safaris, boating, fishing, and chimpanzee trekking.
Known For: Birding.

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