Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve

The Mpanga-Kipengere Game Reserve spans 1,574 square kilometers across the Southern Highlands, featuring elevations from 1,800 to 2,289 meters above sea level.

Established in 2005, the reserve earned designation as a Lion Conservation Unit, marking a crucial step in protecting Tanzania's large predator populations.

The reserve connects local communities with conservation efforts through sustainable resource management programs and educational initiatives focusing on wildlife protection.

Visitors need to arrange transportation from nearby towns and secure guidance from certified rangers to explore the reserve's network of trails and observation points.

The reserve houses endemic species such as the nosed chameleon, marsh widowbird, and the Fufumka bird, while supporting 17 distinct forest ecosystems.

GPS coordinates: -8.98549,34.37506

Latest update: April 13, 2025 18:28