Rumanyika-Karagwe national park is anew converted park established in 2019 and is one of the most important destinations of the Tanzania safaris, the park is found in Kagera region, Karagwe district North West of Tanzania. The Rumanyika-Karagwe national park is a land of much wonder, holding an unparalleled diversity of fauna, flora and many natural features, the wonders includes the rocks, scenery and topography that harbor the growth of excellent cultural tourism, game hunting, historical buildings and archaeological ventures as well as wildlife photographic safaris.
Attractions in Rumanyika-Karagwe national park.
Wildlife.
Rumanyika-Karagwe has high animal species in that the park has animal species that includes the lions, leopards, elephants, hippopotamus, baboon, impala, waterbuck, bushbuck, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes and among others, the wildlife is the great attraction in the park.
Bird species.
Rumanyika-Karagwe national park has the slight slopes of the valley which are heavily vegetated by forest and dense bush making the place a pleasing area for bird’s home, during your visit to the park it is difficult not finding and impressed by the number of birds you come across, due to the cross section of vegetation types and altitudes help to contribute towards this attraction within the park, the bird species in the park includes the Grey Headed king fisher, African Wattled Lapwing, and many others.
Vegetation.
Rumanyika-Karagwe national park has a vast nice vegetation to enjoy that is in the lower slopes of the valley are heavily vegetated by the forest and thick bush, the higher slopes of the valley have Acacia tall grass woodlands which are spacious and attractive and are clearly kept relatively open by seasonal fires.
Activities in Rumanyika-Karagwe national park.
Bird watching.
Rumanyika-Karagwe national park offers the bird watching activity to the guests in the park that is bird watching in the park is usually done especially from December to February that’s the best time for bird’s migration, so the park can be having a variety of bird species like the migratory species and the resident species such as the African Wattled Lapwing, Grey Headed king fisher and many others, the guests who are bird lovers during bird watching can spot a variety of bird species along the way in the park.
Game viewing.
Rumanyika-Karagwe national park has got various animal species such as the lions, leopards, elephants, hippopotamus, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes and among others, during the game drive the tourists can be able spot many in the park, in that they can be in their 4×4 wheel vehicle and they can be brought closer to the park animals which give them the best moments.
Camping.
Rumanyuka-Karagwe national park gives the most ambition camping to its guests who are interested in camping, the tourists enjoy the outdoor environment nature in the park. There is always a space provided in the park for camping, here you come and pitch your own tent and enjoy the wildness in the park, that is the camp fire, late night stars in the sky, sounds of various animals and birds.
Best time to visit Rumanyika-Karagwe national park.
Rumanyika-Karagwe national park can best visited between June to August as the period is great time for enjoying wild flowers and butterflies, after this from December to February is the time for bird’s migration, try definitely Rumanyika Karagwe National Park Tanzania safari as it is the most fulfilling tour.
Where to stay in Rumanyuka-Karagwe national park.
The park has got various accommodation facilities that are divided into Budget, Mid-range, luxury that more are situated outside the park to the guests who would like to stay as they include like Rumanyika game lodge, and many more these provide the best accommodation beddings to the guests during their visit.
Entrance fees of Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park.
| Category | JULY –JUNE | ||
| EA (Tshs) | Non EA Citizen (USD) | Expatriate/Residents (USD) | |
| Of above the age of 16 years | 5000 | 30 | 15 |
| Between the age of 5 to 15 years | 2000 | 10 | 5 |
| Children below the age of 5 years | |||
How to get to Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park.
Rumanyika-Karagwe national park can be accessed through Air, Road means.
By Air means. There are airports at chato and Bukoba from which light aircraft can fly to Ithanda village.
By Road means. From Bukoba to Murongo (220 km), from Chato to Murongo (327km).
Rumanyika Karagwe national park is the one of most important destinations of the Tanzania safari tours, the park boasts of natural forest that awards the beauty it deserves, the park has large groups of diverse wild animals that is the carnivores, herbivores, omnivores and a variety of bird species.
