In the immediate vacinity of Mikindani there are no game parks. One of the reasons for this is that up until recently there were no decent roads in or out of Mikindani/Mtwara. As a result of the lack of good roads the tourist industry, of which game parks are apart, played no part in the local economy. The good news is that now the road to Dar es salaam is good and the local tourist industry is slowly growing. In the future I am sure we will be hearing more about game parks in the south of Tanzania.
What is available?
Selous: Selous Game Park is only half a day drive north. It is highly recommended. Just do a Google on "Selous - tanzania" and lots of info. will be available about where it is etc.
Lumesule - Lukwika: These game parks are even closer to Mikindani than Selous but they are hunting game parks. Personally, I am totally opposed to this type of industry but do a Google search on them and maybe there is something there for you. You never know there might be an off season when you can just go and cruise around and not shoot anything!
Ruvuma: The Ruvuma River seperates Tanzania and Mozambique, and in this river live pods and pods of Hippos! The Ruvuma is only one hour drive from Mikindani and a visit there is highly recommended.
Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary Marine Park:
If you are facinated by all things to do with the sea then you can't go past this 650 km2 marine park. Beautiful does not describe the beaches in it. It is in it's initial stages of development but as more money and experts get involved the marine life in the park will become even more prolific than it is at present. For more information on the park see the link, do a Google and check out Eco2 site list in our links.
Beuatiful pictures I love wildlife parks Why are they calling it game parks
ReplyDeleteBecaue you have to be 'game' to go into them!!
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