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Mwanza: 3-Day Rubondo Island Safari with Chimp Trekking

By Wajefya Expeditions Ldt
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$3,296 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 3d
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Immerse yourself in the wild beauty of Rubondo Island National Park
  • Embark on a thrilling chimpanzee trekking experience with a guide
  • Enjoy a boat safari on Lake Victoria and spot hippos and crocodiles
  • Explore the island's rich birdlife with over 300 recorded species
  • Relax in eco-friendly accommodation with stunning lake views

Activity location

    • Kisumu
    • Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kisumu
    • Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya

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Mwanza: 3-Day Rubondo Island Safari with Chimp Trekking

  • Activity duration is 3 days3d
    3d
  • English
Price details
AU$3,295.67 x 2 AdultsAU$6,591.34
Total
Price is AU$6,591.34

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided nature walk
  • Inclusions
    Boat safari
  • Inclusions
    Chimpanzee trekking
  • Inclusions
    Bird watching
  • Inclusions
    Fishing excursion
  • Inclusions
    Canoe safari
  • Inclusions
    Scenic hike
  • Inclusions
    Visitor centre access
  • Exclusions
    Park fees
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation
  • Exclusions
    Transport to Rubondo Island

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Littering
    • Not suitable for: People with heart problems, People with insect allergies, People with mobility impairments

What you can expect

  • Day 1: Arrival and Exploration

    Arrive at Rubondo Island via your chosen mode of transport and check into your accommodation. After lunch, embark on a guided nature walk through the island's diverse forest, looking for monkeys, bushbucks, and various bird species.

    In the late afternoon, enjoy a boat safari on Lake Victoria, where you might spot hippos, crocodiles, and possibly the elusive sitatunga antelope. Enjoy dinner at your accommodation, listening to the sounds of the African night. Dinner and overnight in rest house

    Day 2: Wildlife Encounters and Activities
    In the morning, head out for a chimpanzee trekking experience with an expert guide. Rubondo Island is home to a habituated population of chimpanzees. While sightings are not guaranteed, the forest walk and the possibility of encountering them are rewarding.
    In the afternoon, explore the island's rich birdlife. With over 300 recorded species, Rubondo is a birdwatcher's paradise. Your guide can help you identify various species. You could also opt for a fishing excursion on Lake Victoria for the chance to catch Nile perch or tilapia, or enjoy a tranquil canoe safari along the lake shores.Dinner and overnight in rest house

    Day 3: Scenic Views and Departure

    In the morning, take a guided hike to one of the scenic viewpoints on the island, offering panoramic vistas of Lake Victoria and the surrounding wilderness. Visit the park's visitor centre to learn more about the island's ecosystem and conservation efforts. Enjoy a final lunch on the island.
    Depart from Rubondo Island by air or boat back to Mwanza, carrying memories of your unique island safari.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kisumu
    • Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kisumu
    • Kisumu, Kisumu County, Kenya