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title: Rubondo Island Camp
date: 2022-09-08T09:43:46Z
modified: 2026-03-14T08:06:39Z
permalink: "https://www.thesafaripartners.com/accommodation/rubondo-island-camp/"
type: accommodation
status: publish
excerpt: Rubondo Island Camp, situated on a remote island in the southwest corner of Lake Victoria, is the only lodge on Rubondo Island, the largest island national park in Africa. From its idyllic lakefront location to the eco-friendly design of the eight waterfront chalets, the camp offers unrivalled access to this one-of-a-kind destination, where elephant roam wild, shy sitatungas jump from bush to bush, colourful birds and butterflies abound amongst lush indigenous foliage, and the waters teem with hippo, crocodile, and the iconic Nile perch.Guests at Rubondo Island have the unique opportunity to be a part of a one-of-a-kind habituation project of the resident group of wild chimpanzees, whose fascinating history and origin make for great fireside listening. Rubondo Island Camp is ideal for those seeking the thrill of adventure in a truly wild area, almost entirely untouched by man. This verdant island is largely uninhabited and offers a truly exclusive experience in this lush and unspoilt ecosystem.
wpid: 136386
accommodation-type:
  - Camp
  - Luxury Tented Camp
facility:
  - Vegetarian
  - Credit Card Facilities
  - Sailing
  - Fishing
  - Garden Tours
  - Catch-and-release Fishing
  - Walks (Guided)
  - Mosquito Nets
  - Fine Dining
  - Verandah
  - Game Walks
  - Game Viewing
  - Laundry Service (Complimentary)
  - Boating
  - Game Drives
  - Eco Friendly
  - Internet Access (Complimentary)
  - 24-hour Security
  - Credit Card
  - Available Services
  - Airport Shuttle (Available)
  - Room Service
  - Property Facilities
  - Pool
  - Spa
  - Shower
  - Tea / Coffee
  - Activities on Site
  - Bird Watching
  - Pure Cotton Linen
  - Room Facilities
  - Dressing Gowns
  - Electrical Outlets
  - En-Suite
  - Hair Dryer
  - Massages
featured_image: /wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Rubondo-Island-Camp-Fishing-on-Lake-Victoria-2.jpg
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Rubondo Island Camp is the only lodge on Rubondo Island, the largest island national park in Africa. Tropical forests provide a protected habitat for wildlife that includes sitatunga, elephant, giraffe, 200 species of birds, and wild chimpanzees. The deep waters of Lake Victoria also offer spectacular fishing for record-breaking Nile perch. Meals are served alfresco at the main lodge area, with the lapping waves of Lake Victoria marking the passing hours of island life. Spend the afternoon relaxing in a hammock with binoculars and a bird guide or cool off in the swimming pool. When the sun dips below the horizon, watch the hippo emerge from the water to graze on the fringes of camp.