Tipo di parco
Parco marino
Regione
Mtwara
Dimensione
650 km²
Altitudine
0-100 meters
Marine ParkRemotePristineDivingSnorkelingSea TurtlesMangrovesCoral Reefs
Perché visitare Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary
A pristine marine park at Tanzania's southern border with diverse coral reefs, mangroves, and turtle nesting sites.
Fauna che vedrai
Over 400 fish speciesfive sea turtle specieshumpback whales (seasonal)dolphinsdugongs (rare)rays.
Ecosistema e vegetazione
Coral reefs, extensive mangrove forests, seagrass meadows, sandy beaches, rocky shores, Ruvuma River estuary. Extensive mangrove forests (nine species), seagrass beds, diverse coral species, coastal vegetation.
Periodo migliore per visitare
Year-round; June to October for diving; November to February for turtles
Come arrivare e info pratiche
Accesso
Accessible from Mtwara town (20 km). Fly to Mtwara from Dar or drive (10-12 hours).
Orari di apertura
Accessible 24/7