Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park

Coordinates: 1°11′27.6″S 30°46′32.88″E / 1.191000°S 30.7758000°E / -1.191000; 30.7758000
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Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
A map showing the location of Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
A map showing the location of Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park
Location of Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park in Tanzania
LocationKyerwa District & Karagwe District, of Kagera Region
 Tanzania
Nearest cityBukoba
Coordinates1°11′27.6″S 30°46′32.88″E / 1.191000°S 30.7758000°E / -1.191000; 30.7758000
Area247 km2 (95 sq mi)
DesignationNational Park
Established2019
Named forKing Rumanyika I Orugundu of Karagwe Kingdom
Governing bodyTanzania National Parks Authority under the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism
WebsiteOfficial Page

The Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park (Hifadhi ya Taifa ya Rumanuyika-Karagwe, In Swahili) is a Tanzanian national park located in the Karagwe, Kyerwa District of Kagera Region. The national park covers an area of The 247 km2, which is named after the Karagwe kingdom that peaked in the 19th century under the leadership of King Rumanyika I Orugundu, who ruled from 1855 to 1882. The Park was once gazetted as Rumanyika Orugundu Game Reserve in his honor.[1]

Attractions

Home to savannah wildlife like

bushbuck, and baboons in the north western corner of Tanzania makes Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park unique.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park" (PDF). Tanzania National parks. Retrieved 2023-08-01.
  2. ^ "Rumanyika-Karagwe National Park Attractions". Bright African Safaris. Retrieved 2023-08-01.