Lake Victoria
Chimpanzees of Rubondo Island
START: Nairobi, Kenya
FINISH: Nairobi, Kenya
COUNTRIES VISITED: Kenya, Tanzania
DURATION: 3 nights
PASSENGERS: 9 passengers maximum
Included
- Return Flights in Executive C208 Caravan
- WiFi
- Swimming Pool
- All meals and drinks included apart from cellar wines, premium spirits & champagne
- Bush picnics available
- Communal dining with individual tables on request
- Guided Chimpanzee habituation experience
- Nature walks
- Fishing for Nile perch
- Park & concession fees
- Kenya & Tanzania Departure tax excluded.
Rubondo Island Camp is the only lodge on what is the largest island national park on Lake Victoria (and Africa). Pristine tropical forests teeming with birdlife provide a protected habitat for wildlife that includes wild chimpanzees, Colobus monkey sitatunga, elephant, giraffe and over 200 species of bird. Fish for iconic nile perch on a catch & release basis.
Activities
Game drives and birding, caltural visits, fishing (catch and release), boat on the lake, nature walks
Chimpanzee habituation Experience
Introduction by Bernard Grizmek in the 1960's, there are now over 35 Chimps on the island, many of which re in the process of being habituated to humans
Accommodation
Lakeside chalet, twin & double available, ensuite double vanity, indoor shower, private lake view, verandah, safety deposit box