Uwanda Game Reserve

Uwanda Game Reserve spans 4,100 square kilometers, with Lake Rukwa covering 80 percent of the protected area in southwestern Tanzania.

The reserve, established in 1971 near Katavi National Park, includes ancient lakeshores where Stone Age settlements existed during the 13th century.

Lake Rukwa within the reserve functions as a vital fishing ground, supplying fish exports to neighboring countries such as Congo and Zambia.

Visitors can reach the reserve through Mbala Airport, located four hours away, with connecting flights available from Dar es Salaam throughout the year.

The reserve houses over 400 bird species and maintains substantial crocodile populations in Lake Rukwa, where hot brine springs feed into the waters.

GPS coordinates: -8.03059,32.00747

Latest update: July 2, 2025 03:09