Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve, Protected forest reserve in Unguja, Tanzania.
The Kiwengwa/Pongwe Forest Reserve contains mangrove forests and coastal ecosystems that support numerous endemic species of plants and animals.
The forest reserve received official protection status in 2005 following concerns about deforestation and the need to preserve local wildlife populations.
Local communities maintain traditional practices of sustainable resource gathering within the forest, including the collection of medicinal plants.
Visitors need to arrange guided tours through local authorities to explore the reserve's network of paths and observe the red colobus monkeys.
The reserve encompasses ancient limestone caves that served multiple purposes throughout history, from ancestral worship sites to temporary slave holdings.
GPS coordinates: -6.00300,39.36900
Latest update: March 12, 2025 06:24
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