Ibanda-Kyerwa National Park

The Ibanda National Park, previously Ibanda Game Reserve, is a national park in Tanzania. Originally established in 1974, it was designated a national park in 2019. The national park is located in the Kagera region and has an area of 200 square kilometres (77 sq mi). The park is rich in wildlife attractions and sunrise and sunset are easily seen.[1] Animals found in this national park include hippos, antelopes, Thomson gazelles, impalas, elands, and baboons. The park can be reached by flight from Dar es Salaam Airport to Bukoba Airport and then by road from Bukoba town to the park.[2]

Ibanda Game Reserve
IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area)
Coordinates1.19°S 30.57°E / -1.19; 30.57
Area200 square kilometres (77 sq mi)
Established1974

The rainy season is between January to April.[3]

Kagera River is the main source of water for this park and nourishes its rich resources.

Hunting safaris are the most common activities in this area.[4]

References
  1. "News |TANZANIA NATIONAL PARKS". www.tanzaniaparks.go.tz. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  2. World Database on Protected Areas
  3. "Ibanda Game Reserve". Tanzania Zalendo. Retrieved 2020-11-11.
  4. "Ibanda Kyerwa Park". Bright African Safaris. Retrieved 2020-11-11.


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