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Stay updated with the latest from Rubondo Island National Park

Conservation

June 12, 2025

Chimpanzee Monitoring Milestone Reached

Field teams report stable sightings along core forest blocks; new nests recorded near the central ridge.

Conservation

May 28, 2025

Papyrus Swamp Patrols Expand

Boat-based ranger patrols extended to additional inlets to better protect sitatunga habitat and bird rookeries.

Events

May 11, 2025

Lake Victoria Birding Weekend

Join guides for waterbird counts—fish eagles, herons, kingfishers and island forest specials.

Research

April 30, 2025

Island Wetlands Study Released

New analysis highlights seasonal productivity in papyrus bays and their role for juvenile fish and birds.

Announcements

April 20, 2025

Campsite Upgrades Near Bays

Low-impact improvements completed at selected public and special campsites facing sunset coves.

Announcements

March 22, 2025

Community Shoreline Clean-up

Volunteers and park staff removed litter along popular landing points; new bins installed at key sites.

FEATURED STORY

Protecting Papyrus Bays: Low-Impact Boating Guidelines

New boating guidance reduces wake and shoreline disturbance in sensitive inlets. The measures support sitatunga, nesting waterbirds and young fish that depend on calm papyrus edges.

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