Tipo de parque
Parque marinho
Região
Mtwara
Tamanho
650 km²
Altitude
0-100 meters
Marine ParkRemotePristineDivingSnorkelingSea TurtlesMangrovesCoral Reefs
Porquê visitar Mnazi Bay-Ruvuma Estuary
A pristine marine park at Tanzania's southern border with diverse coral reefs, mangroves, and turtle nesting sites.
Fauna que verá
Over 400 fish speciesfive sea turtle specieshumpback whales (seasonal)dolphinsdugongs (rare)rays.
Ecossistema e vegetação
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.
Melhor altura para visitar
Year-round; June to October for diving; November to February for turtles
Como chegar e informações práticas
Acesso
Accessible from Mtwara town (20 km). Fly to Mtwara from Dar or drive (10-12 hours).
Horário
Accessible 24/7