3 Days Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour to Rubondo Island National Park
This 3 Days Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour to Rubondo Island National Park offers intimate encounters with habituated chimpanzee communities while exploring one of Tanzania's most remote and untouched destinations. Your Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour combines thrilling primate tracking with classic boat safaris across Africa's largest lake, providing unique wildlife viewing opportunities. The pristine island environment supports diverse ecosystems including dense forests, open grasslands, and rocky shorelines that create perfect habitats for various endemic species.
This Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour to Rubondo Island reveals one of East Africa's best-kept secrets, featuring successful chimpanzee reintroduction programs and exceptional biodiversity. The 240-square-kilometer island sanctuary protects not only chimpanzees but also elephants, giraffes, sitatunga antelopes, hippos, and over 400 bird species in their natural habitat. Your Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour includes guided forest walks, boat excursions, and wildlife photography opportunities in pristine wilderness settings. The island's isolation has created unique evolutionary adaptations and behaviors among its wildlife populations, making every moment of this Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour scientifically fascinating.
The Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour concludes with comprehensive exploration of Rubondo's diverse ecosystems and return to mainland Tanzania for onward travel connections. This short but intensive adventure maximizes your time with endangered chimpanzees while experiencing Lake Victoria's stunning natural beauty and cultural significance. Professional guides ensure safe and educational Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour experiences while maintaining minimal environmental impact on this fragile ecosystem. The combination of primate encounters, aquatic adventures, and pristine wilderness makes this Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour an unforgettable journey into one of Africa's most exclusive wildlife destinations.
Tour highlights
Day 1: Arrival and pick up from Mwanza Airport, transfer to Rubondo Island National Park
Day 2: Proceed to chimpanzee trekking and continue with an afternoon boat safari
Day 3: Continue with morning wildlife activities, transfer to Mwanza and departure
Price Includes:
- Park fees for Rubondo Island National Park
- All activities as mentioned in the itinerary
- Ground transport per 4WD custom vehicle
- Boat transfers to and from Rubondo Island
- Bottled water throughout the journey
- Full board accommodation as mentioned in the itinerary
- Service of an English-speaking driver-guide and park ranger
- Driver and guide allowances
- All mentioned activities except for the optional ones
- Chimpanzee trekking permits and fees
- Professional naturalist guide services
Price Excludes:
- Tanzania Visa fees
- International and internal flights
- Personal needs such as gratuities, beverages, etc.
- Visa processing costs
- Air ticket expenses
- Optional activities not mentioned in the itinerary
- Laundry fees
- Tips for guides, drivers, and boat operators
- Life insurance coverage
- Other drinks apart from water
- Personal equipment and gear
- Travel insurance (highly recommended)
- Souvenirs and personal purchases
Itinary in details
- Day1Arrival and pick up from Mwanza Airport, transfer to Rubondo Island National Park
Your Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour begins with arrival and pick up from Mwanza Airport, Tanzania's second-largest city located on the shores of Lake Victoria. Upon arrival, our experienced guide will welcome you and provide comprehensive briefing about your upcoming Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour adventure to the remote Rubondo Island National Park. The journey involves a 2-hour road transfer covering 80 kilometers to Muganza fishing village, followed by a spectacular 45-minute boat ride across Lake Victoria's pristine waters to reach the island. Your Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour continues with check-in at the eco-friendly island accommodation, evening relaxation, and preparation for tomorrow's exciting chimpanzee encounters in this unique wilderness sanctuary.
- Day2Proceed to chimpanzee trekking and continue with an afternoon boat safari
Proceed to the highlight of your Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour with early morning chimpanzee tracking through Rubondo Island's dense tropical forests and woodland areas. This 3-4 hour guided trek offers incredible opportunities to observe habituated chimpanzee families in their natural habitat, making your Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour truly exceptional and memorable. After lunch, continue with an afternoon boat safari around the island's 26-kilometer shoreline, spotting hippos, crocodiles, sitatunga antelopes, and numerous water birds including fish eagles and kingfishers. Your Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour includes expert interpretation of wildlife behaviors, ecological relationships, and conservation efforts that protect this unique Lake Victoria ecosystem and its remarkable biodiversity.
- Day3Continue with morning wildlife activities, transfer to Mwanza and departure
Continue with morning wildlife viewing activities including a final opportunity for chimpanzee observation and forest exploration as part of your concluding Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour experience. The early morning hours provide excellent chances to encounter elephants, giraffes, and various antelope species that inhabit different ecological zones across the island. Your Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour includes a nature walk to the island's highest viewpoint, offering panoramic views of Lake Victoria and surrounding islands before departure preparations. The return journey to Mwanza involves a 45-minute boat transfer followed by 2-hour road journey covering 80 kilometers, concluding your unforgettable Tanzania Chimp Trekking Tour adventure with departure assistance at Mwanza Airport.