Kigosi Game Reserve, Game reserve in northwestern Tanzania
Kigosi Game Reserve encompasses 8,265 square kilometers of Miombo woodlands, open plains, and rocky outcrops divided by the Moyowosi River system.
The reserve, established in 1983, forms part of the Moyowosi-Malagarasi wetlands, representing the largest wetland complex across East Africa.
Local tribes maintain traditional practices around the reserve, contributing to the preservation of natural resources through sustainable management methods.
Visitors need special permits to access the reserve, with the dry season from June to September offering the most favorable conditions for wildlife observation.
The reserve contains Tanzania's largest wetland ecosystem, supporting rare water birds including the shoebill stork and wattled crane in their natural habitat.
Inception: 1983
GPS coordinates: -3.89000,31.82000
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:26
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