The Ibanda-KyerwaPark, which opened in 2019, is a new park in Tanzania’s Kagera area. This is the park where the borders of Tanzania, Rwanda, and Uganda converge, and it is a must-see on your Tanzania Safari Tours.
The park is full with wildlife attractions, and dawn and sunset may be seen from anywhere in the area. The KageraRiver is the park’s principal supply of water and nourishes its diverse resources.
The Tanzanian government has done an outstanding job in transforming this magnificent park from a game reserve to a national park. Now, Ibanda-Kyerwa Park Safari will soon be able to compete with all of Tanzania’s and the world’s other parks and safaris.
How to get to Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park
The IbandaKyerwa Park is a former wildlife reserve located on the eastern bank of the Kagera River, which serves as a natural border between Tanzania and Rwanda. The park’s mesmerizing splendor will enhance and complete your Tanzania Safari Tours.
Various buses go to Bukoba town in Kagera region, from where the IbandaKyerwa Park may be reached by road. A steamboat ride to Bukoba town in the Kagera region is also an option. If flying, flights from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza City are available.
The park is now easily accessible and thriving with tourists as a result of recent development efforts in and around it.
IbandaKyerwa Park: What To Do
Bird watching.
Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park is home to a variety of stunning birds, making it a great destination for birdwatching safaris in Tanzania, for bird lovers this is a must-visit safari destination.
During your birdwatching tours, you will have the chance to spot different kinds of bird species such as the African fish eagle, African olive pigeon, Augur buzzard, Bar-tailed trogon, Bearded vulture, Black saw-wing, Egyptian goose, Great crested grebe, Hartlaub’s little grebe, Narina trogon, Peregrine and many more, these birds can be sighted during walking safari, others can be spotted around River Kagera frying around on the river.
Boat safaris
The park is home to several rivers and lakes, making it a perfect destination for boat safaris. Visitors can cruise along the waterways, boat ride in Ibanda are done in different schedules, the day trip is the morning and the evening schedule.
During the boat ride you will be able to see a large school of hippos and crocodiles in the waters, see other animals like buffaloes, waterbucks, elephants, and warthogs drinking water at the shores, among others.
The tranquil setting allows for close-up photography and nature observation without disturbing the wildlife. A knowledgeable guide enhances the experience by sharing insights about the ecosystem and local conservation efforts. The safari also provides a chance to engage with local communities, enriching the adventure with cultural experiences.
Camping.
Ibanda-Kyerwa national park offers camping sites to the tourists for both the public and special campsites where the tourists enjoy the nature of wilderness in the park, making it a good safari destination for camping activities.
Bush meals can also be organized for you, whether you’re a solitary traveler, a couple, honeymooners, family, or friends, to make your safari in this fascinating park marvelous.
Hiking
The park offers a variety of hiking trails that cater too all fitness levels. Visitors can trek to the top of the park’s highest peaks, explore hidden waterfalls, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscapes.
Cultural tours
Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park is located in an area rich in cultural heritage, and visitors can take cultural tours to learn more about the local tribes, traditions, and way of life, visitors can visit traditional villages, interact with locals, and experience traditional dance performance.
Accommodation at Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park.
Due to the fact that this astonishing national park is a newly gazetted national park, currently, there re no lodges constructed around yet, it only offers special campsites so visitors while on a Tanzania safari have to come with their own camp facilities. But they can opt to stay outside the park in the nearby towns. The national park is about 3 and a half kilometers from the nearest town of Murongo which acts as the park boundary.
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