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Other Mountains
National Park
Kitulo
Kitulo, which has recently become a fully protected National Park,
is situated on the Kitulo Plateau, which forms part of Tanzania's
Southern Highlands. It is understood that the area, which is known
locally as the "Garden of God," provides a home for a wide variety
of wildflowers such as balsams, bellflowers, honey-peas, irises,
lilies and orchids.
Rubondo Island
Located on the south-west shores of Lake Victoria, Rubondo Island
National Park includes Rubondo Island and several other small
islands on Lake Victoria. The park boasts a rich and diverse variety
of butterflies and bird life, easily viewable from the lake shore.
The rare Sitatunga, an extremely endangered amphibious antelope, can
sometimes be viewed escaping charging predators by hiding and
camouflaging itself in the lake shore marshes.
A visit to Rubondo Island National Park offers visitors a break from
game viewing in the tranquil peace of a lake shore setting.
Exploring the islands within the park makes for exciting day trips.
Fishing expeditions into Lake Victoria are easily arranged through
the major lodges. Rubondo Island National Park is a break from the
rigours of the safari circuit and a relaxing place from which to
explore Lake Victoria. |
