Tipo di parco
Parco nazionale
Regione
Mwanza
Dimensione
2.18 km²
Altitudine
1,134 meters (lake level)
Island ParkSmallest ParkUrban ParkLake VictoriaDe-brazza MonkeyMwanzaAccessibleUniqueRock Hiking
Perché visitare Saanane Island
Tanzania's smallest national park and first island-based park, located within Mwanza City in Lake Victoria, home to unique De-brazza's monkeys.
Ecosistema e vegetazione
Island ecosystem in Lake Victoria with rocky terrain, grasslands, aquatic zones, and lakeshore habitats. Island grasslands, rocky outcrops with adapted vegetation, lakeshore plants, scattered trees and shrubs.
Periodo migliore per visitare
June to August (dry season); November to March (birdwatching)
Come arrivare e info pratiche
Accesso
5-minute boat ride from Park Offices on Mwanza mainland. Exceptionally accessible, located within Mwanza City.
Orari di apertura
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM daily