Rubondo Island Camp

Discover Tanzania's untamed paradise on Lake Victoria at Rubondo Island Camp, a luxurious lakefront escape with the perfect balance of opulence and adventure. Exploring the island and its waters will give guests a peek into a unique tropical haven.

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With the jungle behind and the lake in front, Rubondo Island Camp in Tanzania is a true escape in the wilderness. Each of the eight suites are a fusion of permanent structures and tented accommodations, with one wall open to the lake and closed off by mesh and canvas. Find fresh Afro-chic decor accented by thoughtful concrete built-ins and crisp natural linens. The secluded honeymoon suite at Rubondo Island Camp boasts a romantic outdoor shower, and the family suite features expanded living space and an additional bedroom. En suite baths include gas-heated running water, double basins, and refreshing amenities to ensure comfort even in the wild.

Walk along the shore to the multi-level main lodge, where excellent dining and relaxing moments await. Ingredients from the mainland and fresh catches from Lake Victoria combine in Rubondo Island Camp’s kitchen to create meals that appeal to a variety of tastes and incorporate Tanzania’s unique flavors. Dine on the open-air decks at the Rubondo Island lodge with an amazing view of the lake and brilliant sunrises and sunsets. The covered lounge offers plush relaxation and a well-stocked bar, plus a library nook with books and games for all ages. Cool off in the pool overlooking the lake to catch a glimpse of hippos and crocodiles meandering by.

Activities on Rubondo Island are as varied as they are exciting. Safari vehicles ferry guests through the thick forest in search of elusive bushbuck, vervet and colobus monkeys, giraffe, and elephant. North of camp, hike through the jungle habitat of around 40 unhabituated chimpanzees whose ancestors were rescued from zoos and circuses and released on the island in the 1960s. Birdlife abounds with fish eagles, herons, and finches among the hundreds of species spotted in the jungle and on boating tours around the island. Fish for Nile perch by boat or on the shore, or take in the brilliant colors of the island’s sunsets on a private sundowner cruise.