Overview of Rubondo Island Camp
This exquisite gem of a camp is located on an unspoilt paradise, Rubondo Island, on Lake Victoria. The island’s extraordinary natural bounty has attracted national park status and earned it the nickname, ‘Noah’s Ark’. Its sweep of sunny shoreline is home to sunbathing hippos and cruising crocodiles; chimpanzees and monkeys populate the lush forest canopy; and the woodlands teem with elephant and giraffe. The island’s emerald heart is a papyrus swamp that helps support over 200 bird species, including the African grey parrot. Almost 70 species of butterfly and 40 species of orchid thrive here – truly, a paradise found!
The island offers a host of attractions to explore on guided nature walks, safari-style game drives and dhow cruises. Take a scenic stroll along the pristine beach looking out for rarities, like the spotted neck otter, or catch a glimpse of the elusive white-striped situnga antelope in the papyrus. Game drives offer excellent opportunities to observe the island’s larger game. Dhow cruises provide crocodile watchers with plentiful sightings of these prehistoric beasts, known for their cinematic proportions in this, the world’s second largest lake. Safari activities are balanced with an invitation to utter relaxation, to days spent reclining beside the large swimming pool or on the pristine beach, soaking up the views of Lake Victoria. For a private retreat, escape to your veranda with a chilled bottle of wine to watch the forest canopy’s comical vervet monkey soap opera.
For a very limited time, guests at Rubondo can sign up to be part of the research team’s project to habituate chimpanzees to humans as part of their ongoing conservation project. This involves three nights on the island, including one night fly-camping near the chimps as they bed down for the evening. This activity is seldom available to non-scientists and researchers, and promises to be a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
Make a Positive Impact Through TravelAsilia empowers crucial wilderness areas in East Africa, benefitting people and nature alike. By making bold, and often pioneering, investments into areas that are ecologically and economically vulnerable, Asilia aims to turn these areas into viable conservation economies, benefitting both the local communities as well as the environment. With the help of guests, who contribute a levy of US$ 5 for each night that they stay at an Asilia property, Asilia is able to make a significant positive impact towards their goal of empowering these areas, including the communities and wildlife that call them home. |
Rates
Competitive rates for unforgettable experiences
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Date | Board | Price |
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06/01/2024 - 31/03/2024 | Game Package | $660 |
01/06/2024 - 30/06/2024 | Game Package | $710 |
01/07/2024 - 31/10/2024 | Game Package | $820 |
01/11/2024 - 19/12/2024 | Game Package | $710 |
20/12/2024 - 31/12/2024 | Game Package | $820 |
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Highlights & Activities
What's on offer whilst on this itinerary?
4x4 Drives
Bird watching
Boat excursions
Boat-based safaris
Bush dining
Bush walks
Cultural visits (additional cost)
Dinner under the stars
Fishing
Fly fishing
Full-day safaris
Game drives
Guided walking safaris
Guided walks
Hiking
Local school visits
Local village visits
Nature drives
Nature walks
Photographic safaris
Picnics
Scenic drives
Specialist guides
Sundowners
Sunset cruises
Rooms at Rubondo Island Camp
Unwind and relax, in your own private luxury
Luxury Chalet
Retreat to one of eight en suite Afro-chic chalets surrounded by the forest and only 60m from the shores of Lake Victoria.
Open your sliding screen door and step out onto your outdoor patio to admire a gorgeous pink sky as the African sun goes to bed.
General Facilities
Select from a range of local and imported beer, wines, spirits and soft drinks from the charming bar and relax in the serene lounge surrounded by a canopy of trees.
Take a cool dip in the large swimming pool and soak up the African sun on the surrounding wooden deck. Keep warm with a good read beside a crackling log-fire on chillier days.
Bar
Curio shop
En-suite bathrooms
Fire pit
Housekeeping service
Laundry service
Library
Local airstrip transfers
Lounge
Mess dining tent
Private beach
Private veranda
Safe
Swimming pool
Wi-Fi available
Dining
Hearty meals are prepared by a dedicated chef with fresh ingredients flown in from Mwanza. Freshly prepared buffet breakfast is served while lunch and dinner is a 3-course affair inspired by African, Asian and European flavours.
Unwind in the lounge or dining area with a cup of coffee, tea or a refreshing drink from the bar, available throughout the day.
Expert Opinion
We know because we go
Lauren Johansson
Africa Safari Expert
This gem of an island is the perfect safari add on with sandy white beaches, forest creeping right to the water’s edge, and secret forest trails to explore to your hearts content. My favourite moments… cruising in our kayak at sunset, sitting under the stars with my toes in the sand in front of a flaming bonfire, hearing the forest alive around me as we explored ancient animal paths. A bit of a magic forest really!