Basic ecotouristic information on Mnazi Bay - Ruvuma National Park (Tanzania) - localization, access, characteristic, fauna and flora, possible activities.
Localization
Southeast tip of Tanzania bordering Mozambique
Access
Easy. Flight from Dar-es-Salaam to Mtwara (about 50 minutes). Then by 4x4 vehicle another 45 km to the park gate.
Characteristic
650 km2 of which 430 km2 is covered by water; Marine national park - 3 islands (Namponda, Mongo and Kisiwa Kidogo) and numerous small rocky islets. Shallow marine bay and Ruvumba river mouth. Typical ecosystems: sea and sea coast, coral cliffs, sea grass beds, 70 km2 of mangroves, freshwater ecosystems, coastal forest, 15 km of sand dunes (highest in the East Africa) and 4 km2 of salinas.
Fauna + Flora
Species List - See the Attachment
Possible activities
Whale watching, dive safari.
Excellent swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, sailing.
Note
Best time to visit: IV-XII
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